NATALIA AÍZA, MA: CONSULTANT, ADVOCATE, TRAINER

Are you struggling to understand the OCD mind?

I help individuals and families break free from the grip of OCD and anxiety with expert consulting, education, and direct, compassionate guidance.

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1:1 consulting for families and individuals seeking expert guidance to break free from OCD’s grip.

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Explore a collection of educational materials and tools to deepen your understanding of OCD and effective recovery strategies.

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I’m Natalia Aíza, MA, the founder of Kairos Wellness Collective, an innovative center for OCD treatment. I am an OCD experiencer as well as an OCD expert.

My mission is to raise awareness and support healing for those with OCD while enhancing OCD competency among mental health practitioners. With years of experience in the field, I provide expert guidance, education, and practical resources for individuals, families, and professionals navigating the complexities of OCD and anxiety. Whether through 1:1 consulting, speaking engagements, or curated resources, my goal is to equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to break OCD’s grip on your life.

What is consulting for OCD?

This model is not therapy for OCD. When I consult, I use a model of education and self-empowerment. I focus on the practical impacts of OCD on your life and the life of your loved one, and set measurable goals for freedom from the grips of OCD. I had to reclaim my life from OCD, and struggled to understand it, even though I was a therapist at the time. Now, as a consultant, my deep desire is for everyone to have the knowledge and strategies that helped me recover.

    • Natalia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC.0016740) in the State of Colorado.

    • Natalia currently serves on the International OCD Foundation’s (IOCDF) Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Action Council

    • Natalia provides services in English, Spanish, Polish, and Mandarin.

    • M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Palo Alto University

    • B.A. Literature, Harvard University

    • SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) - Washington DC (October 2023)

    • CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality) Suicide Prevention Training & Risk Assessment Foundations Course (May 2023)

    • DBT (Dialectic Behavior Therapy) Certification, Sedona AZ (May 2023)

    • ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Bootcamp w/ Steven Hayes, PA (March 2023)

    • EMDR Intensive, PESI, Sedona AZ (February 2023)

    • Ketamine-Assisted Pyschotherapy Training from Resilience Behavioral Health Solutions (Oct 2022)

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Matthew Boone, LCSW, Rajinder (Sonia) Singh, Ph.D (June 2022)

    • OCD Training from The Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) of The International OCD Foundation (May 2022)

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatric Academy

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Practitioner

    • Professional Life Coach

    • Mindfulness-Based Stress Relief with Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn

    • Parental Effectiveness Trainer (P.E.T.)

    • Laura Markham’s Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids Certified

    • Therapeutic Nature-Based Interventions

    • Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS)

    • Therapeutic Nature-Based Interventions with Somatic Wilderness Therapy Institute

    • Gottman Method Couples Training - Level 1, May 2024

My Coaching Services

  • 1 on 1 Coaching

  • Family Coaching

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Resources For Understanding OCD

Beyond coaching, I’m dedicated to providing accessible, insightful resources to help you deepen your understanding of OCD and anxiety. I first want to direct my readers to the International OCD Foundation https://iocdf.org/, where resources from around the world are compiled and shared free of charge. I also encourage you to explore the latest podcast episodes, discover in-depth articles, and see where I’ve been featured as a speaker - because knowledge is the first step toward lasting change.

  • There's Much More to OCD Than You Think

    LISTEN HERE

  • OCD in Children with ADHD: Navigating the Dual Diagnosis

    LISTEN HERE

  • A Therapist’s OCD Journey: From Paralyzing Fears to Building an OCD Center

    READ HERE

  • From Living with OCD to Working with it

    READ HERE

  • Changing Attitudes About Mental Health

    READ HERE

  • Navigating the Tangle of ADHD and OCD with Natalia Aiza

    LISTEN HERE

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Let's Talk OCD aims to break the stigma around OCD and provide accessible information for individuals, parents, professionals, and OCD and anxiety experiencers.

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