THE MODEL THERAPIST
Hi, I’m Kaja (Kaya). I’m an ex-model, practicing psychologist, scholar, advocate, and producer.
As a model, I’ve worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, among people that most would consider as representing the pinnacle of success in our culture — thin, white, rich, famous, and beautiful. Over the years, I saw how those same people were some of the unhappiest I’d ever come across. Since changing careers more than a decade ago, I have specialized in eating disorders, addiction, and codependency, and more particularly – their prevalence in the entertainment industry.
I believe that the health of a society finds its reflection in the contours of its culture, and reciprocally, that culture exerts a profound influence on our mental well-being. The most powerful things we have in life are our minds and the stories we tell ourselves. Without mastery over these two things, we risk ending up in someone else’s story. Whether it’s counseling clients, speaking at rallies, or supporting projects that challenge harmful stereotypes, my goal is to shine a light into darkness.
I cannot write your story – but I can help you do it yourself.
