Dr. Deja Alexander, PsyD

She/Her

“I draw inspiration from the ancestors who paved the way before me and the generations who will follow”

My top feel good songs

About Me

I am a licensed clinical psychologist at Ashe Counseling & Coaching. I earned my doctoral and master's degrees in Clinical Psychology from Adler University, Chicago, in 2023. Prior to that, I completed my bachelor's degree at Oberlin College & Conservatory, where I double-majored in Psychology and Theatre with a minor in Africana Studies.

Throughout my clinical training and service, I have worked with individuals across the lifespan in diverse settings, including primary care, day and residential schools, and university counseling centers. As a Chicago native and Jones College Prep graduate, I am deeply honored to serve the very community where my passion for psychology first began in my AP Psychology class.

Primarily, I practice from a Client-Centered approach while also using aspects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed interventions. Furthermore, I am a culturally informed clinician who aims to foster reflection on cultural and social dynamics that impact the therapy relationship and your life journey. These orientations and approaches create a non-judgmental, unconditionally positive, safe, and validating space. In addition, this space promotes acceptance, openness to experience, and willingness to explore changes in cognitive, behavioral, and relational patterns. My clinical training and experiences thus far have led me to conceptualize healing as promoting authenticity, openness, and flexibility. The main tools I use in sessions are exploration and analysis to understand your authentic experiences while working to increase acceptance and space for these experiences as you navigate the world. However, practicing continued mindfulness of social contexts, historical contexts, and social constructs is essential. This mindfulness practice aims to foster physical and psychological safety while you take risks to show up as your authentic self. My therapeutic approach intentionally includes all identities and life experiences that many clients have appreciated and noted to create a sense of safety, calmness, and understanding.

My professional interests include multicultural concerns, university students, mood disorders including depression and anxiety, family of origin analysis, identity exploration, boundary setting, and interpersonal relationships.

Outside the office, I enjoy traveling, trying new restaurants, engaging in community service with my sorority sisters, hosting gatherings, listening to audiobooks, and watching 90 Day Fiance!

Why did you decide to become a psychologist ?

I chose to become a psychologist to provide a safe and affirming space for those who have historically been denied one.

What types of clients are you most excited to work with?

I’m honored to work with anyone who chooses to take that courageous first step toward improving their well-being through therapy. Seeking mental health support can be challenging and even intimidating, and I hold deep, unconditional pride in each client’s journey. To those considering therapy: just visiting Ashe’s website and reading my bio is a powerful act of self-care—and I’m already proud of you for it.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

I wish all clients knew that progress is not linear. You’re doing the best you can with what you have—and meaningful change takes time.

Why did you choose to practice at Ashe Counseling?

I chose to practice at Ashe Counseling & Coaching LLC because of its deep commitment to intentional, responsive care for both clients and clinicians.

Age Specialities

  • Preteen/Teen

  • Young Adult

  • Adults

In Network

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield, PPO

  • Blue Cross Community

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Better Health

  • Cigna

  • United Health Care

  • Meridan

  • Medicaid of IL