Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Ivonne is a compassionate and dedicated clinician who is passionate about helping individuals discover their authentic selves, build confidence, and find empowerment through personal growth. She has a particular interest in working with neurodivergent individuals, highly sensitive people, women, children, and adolescents. She strives to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, understood, and accepted for who they are, without pressure to fit into expectations that may not reflect their individual needs or experiences.
Ivonne earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and has experience providing individual and group counseling, school-based mental health services, and behavioral interventions. Her background as a Registered Behavior Technician has given her extensive experience working with children on the autism spectrum and supporting the development of communication, independence, and emotional regulation skills. She also enjoys helping individuals navigate life’s transitions, from entering adulthood and developing a sense of identity to adjusting to unexpected changes, overcoming self-doubt, and learning to embrace new chapters. She recognizes that grief extends beyond the death of a loved one and may include mourning a relationship, a familiar place, or a former version of oneself.
Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each individual’s needs. Ivonne draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and existential approaches to help clients develop coping strategies, strengthen emotional awareness, and explore the beliefs and experiences that shape their lives. She incorporates empathy, active listening, and humor to build meaningful therapeutic relationships. Fluent in English and Spanish, she also values culturally responsive care and creating an inclusive environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ivonne believes that meaningful healing begins when people feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted. Her goal is to help clients move beyond fear and self-doubt, develop authentic self-love, and approach life’s changes with greater confidence, resilience, and a stronger sense of who they are. Contact us to schedule an appointment with Ivonne.