Alicia Kaja
She/Her
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LMSW
About
My approach to OCD therapy is collaborative and encouraging. I'm your therapist, but I'm also your guide to becoming your own ERP therapist. Right now, I'll meet you where you are. We'll partner to do the hard work toward achieving the goals that are most meaningful to you. Your personal struggles may feel overwhelming right now. You may not feel like you can tell anyone about what you're going through. But there is help that works. You are not alone at NOCD. You are not your thoughts, and you are stronger than you know.
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About
My approach to OCD therapy is collaborative and encouraging. I'm your therapist, but I'm also your guide to becoming your own ERP therapist. Right now, I'll meet you where you are. We'll partner to do the hard work toward achieving the goals that are most meaningful to you. Your personal struggles may feel overwhelming right now. You may not feel like you can tell anyone about what you're going through. But there is help that works. You are not alone at NOCD. You are not your thoughts, and you are stronger than you know.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
Takes Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Care Network HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna, Forest County Potawatomi, Health Alliance Plan (HAP), Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Priority Health, United Healthcare
LOCATION
Licensed in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan
EDUCATION
- MSW, Michigan State University (2010)
- NOCD Academy, OCD Training Program
CULTURAL COMPETENCIES
BIPOC, LGBTQ, TGNC, Christianity, Agnosticism, Atheism
OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Hoarding disorder, Children and Adolescents
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Why our members love working with Alicia
K.W.
Jan 07, 2024
I feel so supported and grateful for the help I receive from Alicia. I feel we connect and she is helping me in numerous ways.
R.C.
Oct 20, 2023
I would recommend Alicia to anyone who has OCD. I felt like a prisoner in my own body when I first started this program in June 2023. I no longer feel like that.
M.R.
Sep 08, 2023
I love Alicia. She is such a gift to me. She gets it & she understands. She makes me feel so seen and heard and I’m very grateful for all of her help.
L.C.
Aug 08, 2023
Even though this was the first appointment I feel very encouraged and helpful that this treatment will help!
A.D.
Jul 27, 2023
My therapist felt warm and inviting. I was nervous at first, but right away she made me feel as though it was ok to share. By the end of the session I feel as though there might be a light at the end of this tunnel.
R.T.
Jul 27, 2023
Alicia has a great understanding of ocd and ERP and she understands my process. I’m glad I connected with her!
P.D.
Jul 26, 2023
My therapist really understand me. She is kind, professional, and listens to me during our session. Beyond planning exposures, she also is helping me to develop a toolset for the future (i.e. be my own ERP therapist).
K.W.
Jul 26, 2023
Today was a good session I felt we connected .
R.C.
Jul 21, 2023
Alicia listens to what I have to say then shares her thoughts and ideas in how I can work towards my OCD triggers. Because of her I accomplished something today I honestly thought I would ever do again.
G.W.
Jul 20, 2023
My therapist, Alicia Kaja, has been incredibly helpful in working with me to find out what causes my anxiety and how OCD makes it hard for me to do certain things. She listens to me and truly understands how OCD affects each part of my life. She’s also very encouraging with both my exposures and things I would like to do in my personal life.
R.T.
Jun 02, 2023
Looking forward to defeating ocd with Alicia’s support.
J.I.
Jun 02, 2023
Alicia has been the perfect fit for Jack and she has been helping him with his fear of throwing up.
T.L.
May 26, 2023
I feel Alicia listens and allows each session to develop organically. She provides valuable insight and feedback.
J.Z.
May 19, 2023
Is very understanding and helping me move forward with my recovery.
J.Z.
May 05, 2023
Alicia is such a compassionate and understanding person. We have only just begun ERP but I am confident she is the one to help me.
T.D.
Apr 25, 2023
I am feeling very hopeful!
H.M.
Apr 13, 2023
Alicia is great. I feel safe and understood. She really listens to me and I can tell she is invested in my journey. She goes above and beyond to help me even outside of our sessions, sending me podcasts, articles, and checking in. I’m so glad I tried NOCD!
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