Who we are
A community of therapists in Detroit who provide diverse clinical skills to assist clients in discovering themselves and reaching their desired healthy balance through active outpatient therapy and psychological evaluations. Our goal is to meet an individual where they are and assist them in discovering their desired healthy balance.
The founder of Authentic Self Psychological Services, Dr. Kristina Kalaj, a seasoned fully licensed clinical psychologist has been serving the Detroit metro area for over 25+ years. Dr. Kalaj has proudly provided outpatient psychological services, supervision, and evaluations (ADHD, Psychological, Learning, and 504 evaluations) for school aged and adults throughout her career.
My goal is to meet an individual where they are and assist them in discovering their desired healthy balance.
Staff
Clinical Psychologist - ASPS Founder
I am a fully licensed clinical psychologist with 25+ years of experience providing individual therapy, couples therapy, and evaluations. I am licensed in the state of Michigan and also have my interjurisdictional national license which permits me to provide telehealth therapy to over 41+ states in the United States. See if your state is included: PSYPACTMap - Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT)
My clinical therapeutic specialties include assisting clients with issues of trauma, codependency, depression, anxiety, grief, and identity. My therapeutic style utilizes a combination of cognitive-behavioral, systems, storytelling, and psychodynamic therapy. As each individual comes to me with individualized concerns, I also create an individual treatment plan for each client I work with. Most of my clients would describe my style as active and engaged, allowing for authentic feedback throughout the therapeutic practice.
Fully Licensed Psychologist: (MI) 6301011248
Interjurisdictional License/ APIT Number: 15001
313-506-0658 (Office/Cell Phone)
Kristina Kalaj, PsyD, LP
Husam Abdelkhaleq, LPC
Therapist
I have been a licensed professional counselor for 25+ years. My clinical expertise is working with individuals to help them navigate trauma, grief, loss, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, life adjustments, and stress management.
I believe that every individual is the expert of their own story, and I consider my role is to be partnering with you on your healing and wellness journey. I invest in creating an environment for individuals to be able to express their thoughts and emotions in a safe and welcoming space. I utilize integrative and eclectic therapy techniques with an emphasis on relational, multicultural, strength-based and client-centered approaches.
My therapeutic passions are empowering people to attain a better quality of life through our work in individual therapy. We will work together to help build individual strength, interpersonal skills, self-worth, confidence, and self-esteem. Ultimately, my goal is to partner with you to find your best self.
Licensed Professional Counselor: (MI) 6401007930
As the founder of Authentic Self Psychological Services my primary goal is to create a group practice that will not only employee a diverse group of individuals but also create a safe space for clients with all types of therapeutic issues from a wide gamut of backgrounds. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and eager to serve the Detroit and Metro Detroit communities.
The goal is to create an eclectic community of providers that foster a fulfilling work environment for all therapists and provide a space to expand services to meet each of their occupational passions. We pride ourselves on being a place people feel heard and seen as visionaries for the field and their career.
We are hiring
We are seeking a Psychologist/Therapist to join our growing practice for an Independent Contractor position with flexible hours. We are open to hiring a virtual, hybrid, &/or in person therapists. We are open seven days a week and have both daytime and evening hours. Our practice provides a variety of services including therapy to individuals, couples, and families, as well as psychological evaluations and consultations to schools.
Clinicians have the opportunity to create their own fee-for-service practices which could include evaluation, psychotherapy, consultation, supervision, and/or training, with the benefits of a strong referral base, an excellent community reputation, and full billing services. A Michigan license of the following: LLP, LP, LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, and/or LLPC in the state of Michigan with no active complaints or past sanctions against license should apply. Any PsyPact LP’s can also apply for virtual positions.
For more information about career opportunities at our Detroit office, please send cover letter and Resume/Curriculum Vitae to Dr. Kristina Kalaj at kalaj@authenticself-psychology.com
You can learn more about our practice at www.authenticself-psychology.com
15 E Kirby St. Suite 107B
Detroit, MI 48202
The clinic is available for daytime to evening hours six days a week