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Olja Haglund, LMSW(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Michigan
Addiction- Anxiety -Borderline personality disorder- Depression- Trauma-
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Professional statement

Olja Haglund is a Licensed Master Social Worker located in Grand Rapids, MI. She has over 20 years of professional experience working with people and specializes in supporting clients going through trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, codependency, and more. These experiences may feel overwhelming, leading an individual to reach out for broader therapeutic support.

Olja’s approach to therapy draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. Clients learn more about their automatic thought patterns and how those thoughts influence their emotions or their actions. They also begin to recognize how ready they are to make healthy changes in their lives and explore with Olja’s support what that might look like. Olja also incorporates mindfulness practices into her sessions, teaching clients how to ground themselves in the present and grow their self-awareness.

Olja earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University. Her aim as a therapist is to create a space that’s judgment free and feels emotionally safe for clients. As a collaborator, Olja helps clients utilize psychological tools to improve their mental health and wellbeing.


Message to clients

Taking the first step toward support is an act of real courage, and I am so glad you're here. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and the kind of life transitions that can leave you feeling unsteady or overwhelmed. Whether you're carrying something heavy from your past or facing a chapter of life that feels uncertain, you've come to the right place.

My approach is warm, relational, and collaborative. I believe that healing happens within a safe, trusting relationship, and I am genuinely invested in getting to know you — not just your struggles, but your strengths, your story, and what matters most to you. Our work together will be a partnership, and I'll show up for you with both compassion and honesty as we explore what's been weighing on you and what you're hoping for.

Something I hold close in my work is this: change is possible. I know it may not feel that way right now — and that's okay. Many of the people I work with arrive feeling stuck, exhausted, or like hope is just out of reach. But growth doesn't have to be grand to be real, and even the smallest shifts can open up something new. It would be one of my greatest honors to walk alongside you in that journey.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 23 years

Olja Haglund LLC, Owner, 2008 - Present

Grand Valley State University , Masters of Social Work, 2003

Licensure

Michigan: 6802081617

Languages

Albanian, English

Specialties

Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping

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

Borderline personality disorder - Increasing insight into relational patterns and destructive behaviors; development of coping strategies for uncomfortable emotions or situations; skills for emotional identification and regulation.

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

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

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Care Network of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Federal
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan PPO
  • Optum
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$170 (60min)

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