LPC
Ivy Medow , LPC
Therapist in Oregon
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About Ivy
Her approach begins with clear goals. She asks straightforward questions to understand what matters most and then works with each person to set small, reachable steps. Sessions tend to be collaborative and focused on actions that can be tried between meetings.
Ivy uses techniques from mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people notice what gets in the way and find internal reasons to change. She also draws on narrative and solution-focused ideas to examine stories people tell about themselves and to build practical fixes for specific problems.
She is experienced supporting people through aging, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and the stresses of caregiving. Ivy also addresses isolation, seasonal mood changes, traumatic brain injury recovery issues, and questions around life purpose and midlife shifts.
Ivy emphasizes respect and cultural awareness in sessions. She aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space while helping people find workable strategies. Taking that first step can feel hard, and she acknowledges the courage it takes to begin.
Approaches that fit online therapy
Mindfulness Therapy helps people learn to notice thoughts and sensations without judgment, which can lessen reactivity and support better daily coping. It is useful for stress, compassion fatigue, and mood changes.Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person's own reasons for change and strengthening commitment. It can be effective for career decisions, motivation challenges, and following through on new habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, then try methods that match those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and feedback guide the plan.
Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people meet face to face when they want visual connection, phone can be a lower-bandwidth option, and text or chat work well for shorter check-ins or when writing out thoughts is easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and to use methods that suit how someone prefers to communicate.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ivy commonly address?
She helps people with family issues, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric matters, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps, and techniques that people can try between meetings.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has four years of professional experience and uses a mix of mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative, and solution-focused approaches in her work.
Where is Ivy licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Oregon as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and provides services from that location.
In which languages can I speak with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She works with people via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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Experience
4+ years
Licensed
Oregon
Languages
English