Ivy Olcott
Hello! I'm Ivy. I work with adults with concerns such as anxiety associated with vocational, familial, academic, and relational stress; life changes, adjustment disorders, panic disorders, depression, LGBTQ+, and neurodiversity.
The first session is used to get to know one another, clarify your reasons for coming to therapy, gather relevant history, and begin to identify therapeutic goals.
I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Positive Psychology to help clients achieve their goals. In addition to long-term therapy, I can also help clients clarify current/more immediate interpersonal issues, conflicts, or situations, and assist in identifying coping strategies using solution-oriented psychotherapy. I strive to engage in collaborative therapeutic relationships with my clients by leaving space in sessions to fully hear clients' stories in hopes of providing tools for navigating life's inevitable fluctuations.
First session
In our first session, we will be having a conversation. I want my clients to feel comfortable with me and will focus on the therapeutic alliance (relationship) in the first session. While establishing a report, I will gather the client's history and work with them to identify why they want to engage in therapy at this time.
Strengths
I always strive to meet clients where they are in their lives. I work hard to build safe relationships with clients so that they feel comfortable growing and confiding in our relationship.
Ideal clients
high-functioning women, college students, young professionals just beginning their careers
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress. In my practice, I incorporate CBT techniques like thought records, behavioral activation, and cognitive restructuring to support clients in building healthier coping strategies and achieving their treatment goals.
Location
Virtual sessions