Kristina Kalaj, PsyD, LP
Authentic Self Psychological Services
I am a fully licensed clinical psychologist doing psychotherapy for 25+ years with a practice in Detroit, Michigan. My group practice is called Authentic Self Psychological Services. My specialty is in depression, anxiety, codependency grief/loss, trauma, personality disorders, and evaluations for ADHD & learning disabilities.
15 E Kirby St
Suite 107B
Detroit, MI 48202
313-506-0658
PHILOSOPHY
Therapy helps people to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, become free of old patterns, or simply find ways to process pain or memories that have kept them feeling stuck. It is a healing process that allows people to not only start feeling better but gain insight, awareness, and ultimately begin trusting their own intuition and experience.
I am an active, involved therapist whose life's work is aimed at providing growth, relief, and healing for those that enter my practice. I have complete reverence for the ability to work hand in hand during the therapeutic process with my clients. I understand that everyone comes to therapy with different experiences and expectations. The ultimate goal is to explore the current issues impacting you while exploring the underlying factors impeding your ability to reach your healthy, desired balance.
EXPERIENCE & METHODOLOGY
I am a fully licensed clinical psychologist with 25+ years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. My primary outpatient client base is adults where we address a wide variety of treatment issues, specifically utilizing a treatment style that caters to each client's individual needs. My clinical experience includes clients struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, codependency, learning, attention, and personality disorders. My therapeutic style utilizes a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, systems therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
I also have 22+ years of experience doing psychological assessments utilizing neuropsychological and psychological tools to asses school aged children and adolescents along with adults of any age. I pride myself on being able to speak the very unique language of both “clinicalese” and “schoolese”, the marriage of these two specializations provide a unique skillset of giving the most detailed individual plans for clients I serve.
SERVICES
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Treating Depression, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Personality Disorders, Trauma, School Based Issues, etc. utilizing a customized treatment plan that incorporates my specialties in cognitive-behavioral, systems, and psychodynamic therapies.
An Individual's self-concept is the core of his personality. It affects every aspect of human behavior: the ability to learn, the capacity to grow and change. A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for a successful life.
Joyce Brothers, PhD
CONTACT US
I love helping my patients develop the tools they need to cope with all of life’s challenges. Contact me today to learn more and book a session.
15 E Kirby St.
Suite 107B
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 506-0658
