
Ivy Villani, LICSW, LCSW
About me
Hi there! Way to go on taking a beginning step to achieve one of your many goals in life.
My name is Ivy and I have worked with people my entire life. I found that as a child, I was able to meet people and understand where they came from in a way that not many people could. As an adult, I have been able to develop that into a career. There is always a story that begins with "when I was a child", and mine is no different. When I was a child, I was faced with many different problems and situations that I felt that no one in the world could understand. I tried many different things in an effort to get my own life on track without letting anyone else know that I was struggling. As you may or may not know, this is not always the best option. However, what this did was that it lead me down a path of being able to walk in the shoes of other people; to see things as they see things.
I have experience working with families who are involved in the child care system, both as foster parents and as clients involved in the system. I have experience with individuals who are questioning where they are in life and where they want to be. I have experience, helping people feel like people again. The way that I chose to work with individuals is that everyone is an individual and everyone lives their lives through a day to day schedule. I believe in checking in and allowing you to tell me what you need and what you want. What do you feel like you need today; what about yesterday. Can we plan for tomorrow? Do you need me to listen or do you need me to respond? Would it be helpful for a brainstorming partner or someone who can take all that emotional weight you have and take it off your back for a while?
My work is not based upon a single method of thinking or processing, but rather whatever combination you need. I believe that even if you don't believe in your own ability to help yourself right now, it is there, and together we can make a difference and a change that you can continue to use and implement long after we are no longer working together.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Codependency, Domestic Violence, Jealousy, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sex Addiction, Workplace Issues
License information
MN LICSW 25606
AK LCSW 189343
Reviews
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Ivy has been very attentive to the needs I have had in our sessions, and addresses everything we talk about very respectfully, even asking permission to give feedback. Looking forward to more sessions with her, and would also recommend her to others with a variety of different needs in their therapy journey as well. Her experience truly shows in her work, and I feel in good hands working with her on my therapy journey.
Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Ivy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with
Ivy is amazing! She has truly helped me with her guidance, expertise, and providing very helpful tools to help me be my best self. She listens, stays on subject and is always on time.
Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Ivy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Ivy is a very kind relatible therapist. In my current stage of life it's nice to have someone to talk to and hear me out and offer Ideas and support.
Written on Apr 13, 2023 after therapy with Ivy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ivy, is professional, courteous, caring and warm. She listens very well and her response time is impressive . This was my first time with therapy and she held my hand through it and I had a good experience. Ivy is easy to talk to, kinda like Someone you already know . 10 out of 10 would recommend.
Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with Ivy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Even though we are just starting out, Ivy is getting to know me quickly and providing helpful guidance and practical ideas.
Written on Mar 15, 2023 after therapy with Ivy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
She is a tremendous help and is great at giving me a difference perspective on things
Written on Mar 15, 2023 after therapy with Ivy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder