Alicia Kaja
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LMSW
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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.
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.
Location
Licensed in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Hoarding disorder, Children and Adolescents
Cultural competencies
Christianity, Agnosticism, Atheism
Education
Michigan State University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Alicia
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, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, Health Alliance Plan (HAP), Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Priority Health, United Healthcare,
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Why our members love working with Alicia
K.L.
Alicia is very empathetic and understanding!
K.W.
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.
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.
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.
Even though this was the first appointment I feel very encouraged and helpful that this treatment will help!
A.D.
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.
Alicia has a great understanding of ocd and ERP and she understands my process. I’m glad I connected with her!
P.D.
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.
Today was a good session I felt we connected .
R.C.
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.
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.
Looking forward to defeating ocd with Alicia’s support.
J.I.
Alicia has been the perfect fit for Jack and she has been helping him with his fear of throwing up.
T.L.
I feel Alicia listens and allows each session to develop organically. She provides valuable insight and feedback.
J.Z.
Is very understanding and helping me move forward with my recovery.
J.Z.
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.
I am feeling very hopeful!
H.M.
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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