Ivy Medow, LPC
- Oregon
- OR LPC C6670
Not accepting new clientsVerified 15 hours ago
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Open 3 of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open on 3 of the last 30 days
When Ivy was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.
Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 3 days, waitlist or full on 27 days. Most recent check, Oct 30: waitlist or full.
Days available
3/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Ivy has been open to new clients on 3 of the last 30 days.
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About Ivy
I am a strengths based counselor with a variety of experiences working in human services over the course of thirty+ years. I have been a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Occupational Therapy Assistant, an Activity Therapist, a Disability Program Navigator, a benefits planning specialist...and more. I am a bit of an existentialist, believing that we have a chance now to improve our futures, regardless of what our pasts have been. I am interested in compassion fatigue, and believe strongly in self-care as a strategy for successful living. I have an inclusive approach. I treat people with respect and compassion. I value diversity. More about my approach: I encourage everyone to develop a set of self care skills. In general, I believe people do better in life if they get adequate rest, avoid alcohol and drugs, get exercise and fresh air, eat properly, learn and practice mindfulness activities, kick back with activities they enjoy, and limit exposure to trauma in their everyday lives. I encourage creative expression of emotions, such as painting, drawing, journaling, singing, dancing...and more. I encourage people to turn their attention toward that which they can do something about, which is pretty much themselves and their own reactions to things and their own behavior. I acknowledge the role trauma plays in our lives. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage. I am glad you are starting the process! Read more Show less
What Ivy helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Family conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Approaches
Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressFamily of origin issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues