About Ivy
The key to life is recognizing that it doesn’t come with a success manual.
You have to live the answer.
Sure, we all have life experiences and can learn from our mistakes. But it doesn’t always build confidence and can be scary at times.
With the internet, television, and other outside influences, it’s easy to continually question what’s best for yourself, your child, your family, your career, and the list goes on.
And what does it mean when you wake up feeling like you want to stay in bed all day?
How about the ruminating thoughts about your past that are sometimes crippling? Or the game of “maybe maybe” that overwhelms your mind and increases your anxiety.
Then there’s the sleep struggles, poor concentration, feelings of worthlessness, shame, guilt, grief, and the overall stress that has taken its toll on your physical appearance.
And we won’t even discuss how you’ve been coping.
Is any of this normal? Is it even possible to feel like yourself again?
Let me try to increase your hope again.
Because these are the types of struggles many people can overcome with support.
And only a professional with years of experience like myself can help get you there.
My name is Ivy Palencia and I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Bilingual Counselor, LPCC7674 with 10 years of experience.
I speak both English and Spanish fluently.
I provide Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, and individual therapy for teens, young adults, adults, and the elderly who are having difficulty navigating through depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, cultural struggles, grief/loss, end of life, and other life transitions that makes it hard to move forward. I respect and affirm all gender identities/expressions, and sexual orientations.
And I won’t pretend to have all of the answers, I will make sure the I create an empathetic and non-judgmental space that supports transparent dialogue.
As a professional, Latina, Spanish speaking woman I recognize how important it is to feel seen and heard in a society that is not always affirming.
Let me provide you with a safe space for healing today.
You’ll soon discover that you can show up being your “authentic” self every time.
SPECIALTIES:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Substance abuse, Solution Focused Therapy, Seeking Safety, Trauma-informed treatment.
EDUCATION:
- B.A. Sociology and Latin American Studies, UC Santa Cruz
- Masters in Counseling: Loyola Marymount University
Please call me at (925) 577-4732 for your free 15-minute phone consultation. I’d love to help you, your family, or teen in Dublin, CA find what you need to enjoy life.