Ivy Villani, LICSW, LCSW

Ivy is a great listener. I feel safe expressing all of my thoughts with her. She has easily grasped the nature of my therapy needs and provided a multitude of ideas for dealing with pain, insomnia, major anxiety, depressions, and social isolation.

Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Ivy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

I cannot express how serious Ivy was from the start.
She’s engaged, she’s active, she’s very experimental and persistent to the point where I feel like my sessions have been helping in many ways I can think of, I am excited to continue my Journey with Ivy to better understanding of myself and life.

Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Ivy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ivy was the first therapist I was able to connect with in 66 years. I will miss her.

Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Ivy for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

I have loved having Ivy has my therapist. She understands my concerns and offers helpful suggestions and techniques. She is like a friend but is always pushing me to try new things and better myself.

Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with Ivy for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief

Excellent support and made a huge difference in my life.

Written on Jun 05, 2022 after therapy with Ivy for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, anger management, and parenting issues

Ivy has been incredible. She’s accepting, she provides the perfect insights exactly when I need to hear them. I have felt so understood while having her as my therapist, and she’s helped me navigate through tough transitions like moving, pregnancy, and postpartum. I’m so lucky to have had her matched as my therapist.

Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Ivy for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and eating disorders

Ivy is a great listener, has wonderful advice and super easy to connect with.

Written on Apr 22, 2022 after therapy with Ivy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

For the 1st time in my life I have attended therapy for over a year. I truly appreciate ivy for for the expertise the truth telling and reflection. This was my 1st therapy experience being virtual and also my 1st therapy experience where my therapist gave me small homework exercises every week. I also appreciate The different platforms that we can communicate in. I look forward to each week's session. And that says a lot coming from somebody who would never make it past session 3. Ivy is a wonderful therapist and super relatable.

Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Ivy for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue

I’ve been in therapy on and off for most of my life, and Ivy is the best therapist I’ve had. She listens to me and is focused on my goals, but she tells me what I need to hear even if it isn’t what I want to hear, which is what I need. My mental health is fairly good right now and I definitely believe that my weekly sessions with Ivy are a factor. She helps keep me on track when I’m struggling (or forgetting) to keep myself on track and she reminds me of my whys. She also reminds me of my worth consistently which has helped boost my confidence.

Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Ivy for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

I have been with Ivy now for almost 3 years now. She’s been my rock, my help, and my friend. If u want the no BS approach to life she’s ur person!! I really enjoy her and our conversations. She’s definitely one of the best therapists I have ever used.

Written on Mar 02, 2022 after therapy with Ivy for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ivy is super great at listening and responding with questions and thoughts that clarify so much of what is in my head that didn’t have words. She’s amazing!

Written on Nov 29, 2021 after therapy with Ivy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching

She is amazing and very helpful, I always enjoy our sessions. I would strongly recommend her to anyone!

Written on Nov 25, 2021 after therapy with Ivy for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

Ivy is one of thw best people to talk to. I was hesitant about better help and therapy in general and after speaking with ivy I've been not only feeling better but working towards having a healthy mind set about my self. 10/10 should have talked to her sooner

Written on Nov 17, 2021 after therapy with Ivy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching

I am really liking my sessions thus far and feel that I can accomplish my goals.

Written on Nov 08, 2021 after therapy with Ivy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Ivy was an outside voice for me as I struggled with parenting a teenager. She helped me see things from my son’s perspective and just helped me think through ways I could change my reactions to help his reactions. Virtual/texting has allowed us to communicate at odd times providing flexibility.

Written on Oct 28, 2021 after therapy with Ivy for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and parenting issues

I am amazed at how well Ivy understands me and my issues and how quickly. She has a way to deliver content that resonates, hits true to home, and doesn't feel heavy or overwhelming. I am very thankful to have her guide me on my journey.

Written on Sep 17, 2021 after therapy with Ivy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Ivy is great at listening and helping me find the question at the center. She checks in regularly and her email messages are a real boost for me!

Written on Aug 09, 2021 after therapy with Ivy for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I wasn’t too sure how it would go transitioning from traditional in-person counseling to a digital platform. Now a year later, I can say I’ve had a very positive experience with Better Help! So grateful to have had this platform available to me. I have an unusual work schedule and honestly found scheduling in-person appointments stressful; this app makes it so much more convenient which means I’ve been more likely to actually make time to prioritize my mental health. I appreciate quality of care put into pairing people with a counselor. Ivy has been an absolutely incredible resource helping me address whatever is going on and whatever I’m working toward, in a supportive and structured way. I have been able to get through some tough times and refocus on new goals, and I’ve actually been able to feel & see the progress I’ve made over the past year. Thanks to my continued amazing experience with Ivy, I find myself recommending Better Help frequently to friends and family who are looking for counseling but don’t know where to start.

Written on Jul 28, 2021 after therapy with Ivy for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

Ivy is a great listener and offers great pieces of advice that make a big difference. She is understanding and is able to explain everything in a very understandable matter.

Written on Jul 15, 2021 after therapy with Ivy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

Ivy is hands down the best therapist I've ever had. She is excellent! She is thoughtful, attentive and very responsive. We have made an excellent team and I'm so grateful to have been matched up with her. 12/10 would recommend her to everyone!

Written on Apr 09, 2021 after therapy with Ivy for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Ivy has been great so far and we are only 2 sessions in. I signed up slightly hesitant about whether therapy was really right for me. I am already feeling like it was a good choice.

Written on Jan 30, 2021 after therapy with Ivy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd

Ivy is awesome! She is a great listener, very empathetic, and is willing to meet me where I'm at. I feel like she has an excellent understanding of how I work and my needs. She gives me tangible strategies that I can easily apply. I would highly recommend her!

Written on Jan 18, 2021 after therapy with Ivy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting issues

Ivy is great and has helped me through some rocky points in my life even if it’s just me needing to let it all out. I have a lot of respect and appreciation for Ivy. Thank you. BetterHelp is great. Even when there are times I don’t use this app for awhile I still highly support it.

Written on Sep 27, 2020 after therapy with Ivy for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

I have appreciated Ivy’s help so much over these last couple months! She is always there when I need her and I never feel judged. She helps me think of things in a whole new light and has so many little tips to help ease my anxiety. I never feel like she’s trying to over analyze or diagnose me, she just listens and gives the most helpful advice I’ve ever received.

Written on Aug 24, 2020 after therapy with Ivy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties

Ivy has been amazing!

Written on Aug 10, 2020 after therapy with Ivy for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She always makes me feel grounded and never makes me feel like my struggles are silly. I feel listened to and supported.

Written on Jul 24, 2020 after therapy with Ivy for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

Ivy has been my biggest supporter during a time of chaos in my life.

Written on Jul 20, 2020 after therapy with Ivy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

I love working with Ivy. She is a great listener and extremely helpful with tactic actions I can take to help my anxiety, which is exactly what I was looking for!

Written on Jun 10, 2020 after therapy with Ivy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Ivy is kind and asks pointed questions. I can beat around the bush sometimes but she's getting clarity out of my concerns and needs. She's helping me set up attainable goals to overcome my slump.

Written on Jun 09, 2020 after therapy with Ivy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She’s amazing she’s easy to talk to when I feel like I can’t talk to anyone else.

Written on May 15, 2020 after therapy with Ivy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She is very good at what she does. She listens amazingly and knows exactly what to say.

Written on May 12, 2020 after therapy with Ivy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Ivy is a great counselor. She listens and provides advice and tips. She is thoughtful and helpful. She has knowledge of the human brain, and I have learned about myself and people and why we act the way we do. She also provides a safe space to share issues.

Written on Apr 30, 2020 after therapy with Ivy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Ivy is super nice and very understanding.

Written on Apr 24, 2020 after therapy with Ivy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Ivy is incredible. As someone who has always teetered on whether or not I "need" a counselor, working with Ivy has benefited me greatly. She has helped me create concrete goals and action plans, keeps me accountable and encourages me along the way.

Written on Mar 18, 2020 after therapy with Ivy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

Ivy brings a great perspective to your conversations. And working with her is so much like visiting with a friend, and yet she asks all the right questions to really get you thinking about things. Her ability to neutralize concerns I have with actions or coming at something from another direction is very cool.

Written on Mar 05, 2020 after therapy with Ivy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching

I really like working with Ivy, she's responsive and thoughtful, never judgemental.

Written on Feb 14, 2020 after therapy with Ivy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders

Ivy has helped me tremendously in understanding and processing my emotions, especially those that I want to improve for myself and my family’s wellbeing. She’s very thoughtful and empathetic, with actionable recommendations that produce results. I’m very grateful to have her as a resource to talk to.

Written on Jan 27, 2020 after therapy with Ivy for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management

Ivy has been very helpful!

Written on Jan 06, 2020 after therapy with Ivy for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts

I just started therapy with Ivy and so far so good! She responds fast and understands what I want to work through. She has offered different types of work sheets to help me really think about my self worth and be more positive.

Written on Nov 12, 2019 after therapy with Ivy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Ivy responds quickly and reaches out if she hasn’t heard from me in a day or two. She is respectful of my thoughts and helps me to better understand how I can work hard to be better ( which is my goal)

Written on Nov 04, 2019 after therapy with Ivy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem