Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 34 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues and 8 more.
New to Grow
Hi! I'm Ivy! It's nice to meet you unofficially. It takes a lot of courage to seek help, and I would be honored to help you on your journey to wellness. Each client I have worked with has special strengths that I have used to create a plan to address their concerns. It might be hard to see that you have strengths right now, but I'm confident that I can help you see strengths within yourself. As we move along the healing process and improve areas in our lives, sometimes we may feel challenged or unsure. That's why I'm here. Since we live in a community, we can use that community to help us heal. Sometimes, adding professional help to your community of support can be the key to progress. There is a part of you that believes that you can feel and be better. That's the part that led you here today. So take the next step and schedule a free consultation and see if we connect well.
I will walk right alongside you and encourage you along the way. It takes work to be you, and it's ok to get help when being you doesn't feel the best. You're not meant to go this alone because if you were, you would be the only person on this earth. It may feel like you're the only person going through your challenge, and that's completely understandable.
I enjoy seeing my clients' hidden strengths and envisioning where they will be. When I work with my clients, I empower them to dream of the best versions of themselves and help them work toward that version little by little.
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to see change in their lives and relationships. When my clients are hopeful for better outcomes, it gives space for exponential growth.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cash - $140 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Scripps Health Plan
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I teach clients how to examine their thoughts while giving them room to consider new ways to think that may provide reduction in symptoms.
Gottman method
I use Gottman techniques to help couples make repairs and restore their relationship.
Christian Counseling
I help client utilize their faith as a resources for challenges they may face.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I work with clients to teach mindfulness skills that help them to find moments of grounding that allow for more space for compassion and clarity.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I work with clients and to find solutions and teach client the techniques to use out of session.