Allahna  Kaj
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Allahna Kaj

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
Texas, Colorado Accepting Online
Austin Not Accepting In-person

I am now licensed in Colorado and am a Board-approved Clinical Supervisor in both Texas and Colorado

Updated April 8, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Stress management
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic illness
  • Cultural adjustment
  • Life coaching

Professional statement

Allahna Kaj has an fresh, integrative approach to individualized psychotherapy. She grounds her work in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which provides a framework for helping her clients understand and regulate their thoughts, emotions, behavior and reactions. She has seven years of experience as a Group Facilitator and Individual Therapist in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based skills and mindfulness-based approach for creating emotional regulation and insght. Her approach is also strongly informed by Polyvagal Theory, focused on the Vagal Nerve’s role in moderating the autonomic and sympathetic nervous system and EMDR, which uses a form of tapping into clients' internal energy to calm and develop insight. Ms. Kaj received her BA from UMass-Boston (2002) with honors in a double major—Psychology and Study of Religion with an undergraduate honors thesis on integrating psychology and religion. This was followed by a MSW from Smith College School for Social Work (2004), where her research focused on overcoming personal and spiritual crisis. After graduating, Ms. Kaj completed the UMASS Medical School practicum in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

For 20 years, Ms. Kaj has helped her clients navigate life’s challenges—depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, medical problems, substance use, aging, disability. She sees her Texas and Colorado clients by telehealth and, in Colorado, sees clients in her office. For a free 20-minute consultation, please contact her on this page.


Message to clients

Life is a gift, a song waiting to be sung. But life is no easy walk. Whether it’s a lifetime of bad breaks, heart-rending losses, crippling anxiety or you’re looking to occupy your place in the sun, we can encourage new skills and a mindset to thrive. Building a rich and meaningful life means taking a risk. As your ally, I take that risk with you. I help make your growth simple--not effortless, but simple and achievable.

I base my work on a deep belief in the power of the therapeutic relationship. I also deeply believe in the effectiveness of research-supported techniques like CBT, DBT, ACT and EMDR. But it’s the therapeutic relationship that brings those techniques to life. It creates a dynamic synergy that’s larger than the sum of its parts -- like H20 is more than Hydrogen and Oxygen. I offer psychoeducation, role-plays and often ask my clients to journal between sessions with words, music, art or poetry to help process their emotions. I’ll walk with you as we look back on the past and we’ll look forward to envision what could be. We’ll find the pivot points, anticipate the roadblocks and try out your work-arounds.

My special passion is integrating my clients’ religious and spiritual beliefs into traditional therapy. I identify as Christian and I was raised in the church. I left at 21, traveled and returned, but I've been blessed by taking a long walk within Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic and Sufi traditions.


Specialties

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Chronic illness - Receiving a diagnosis; adjusting to lifestyle and medication changes; coping with related changes in mood, emotions, and relationships; managing symptoms and stress

Cultural adjustment - Acclimating to a new environment; managing stress and coping with feelings of loss and separation from familiar people and places

Life coaching - Identifying intentions and implementing strategies to build resilience and work towards one’s personal, health, or career goals




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Texas A&M University Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas)
  • United Healthcare
  • University of Houston Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas)
  • University of Texas at Austin Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $50 (50min)
  • Initial session: $80 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • IvyPay
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Texas)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Please inquire about hours
  • Tue Please inquire about hours
  • Wed Please inquire about hours
  • Thu Please inquire about hours
  • Fri Please inquire about hours
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Austin practice
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue 11-6
  • Wed 11-6
  • Thu 11-6
  • Fri Please inquire about hours
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Colorado)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10:00am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri a0:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sat 10:00 am - 12:00 am
  • Sun 2:00 pm - 500 pm

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 20 years

A.K. Counseling, Owner and Therapist, 2019 - Present
Blue Moon Senior Counseling, Therapist, 2018 - Present
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute, Individual and Group Therapist, 2018 - 2020
Mount Auburn Cambridge Independent Practice Association, Social Work Case Manager, 2013 - 2016
Adcare Hospital, Substance Abuse Counselor, 2011 - 2012
Newton Wellesley Eating Disorders and Behavioral Medicine, Therapist, 2010 - 2011
Valley Psychiatric Service, Individual and DBT Group Therapist, 2004 - 2010

Smith College School for Social Work, MSW, 2004
University of Massachusetts-Boston, B.A. Psychology and Study of Religion, 2002


Licensure

Texas: 64539

Colorado: CSW.09929000


Languages

English


Client testimonials

"Allahna's depth of knowledge and compassion was evident from the first few minutes of our conversation. I look forward to working with her."
- Zencare client • July 2021
"Allahna was very friendly and easy to talk to. I enjoyed our conversation and look forward to meeting with her again."
- Zencare client • June 2021