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Ivy Marwil

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Rhode Island
Anxiety-Depression-Eating issues-Adoption-related topics-Grief and loss-College-related issues-Asperger syndrome-Marriage counseling-Parenting-Sexual identity-Stress management-ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)-
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Professional statement

Ivy received her Masters of Social Work from Michigan State University. She has been in private practice for 48 years, and has previously been an instructor for Brown University's PLME program and a consultant at multiple educational, family, and adoption services.

Ivy sees clients of ages 15 and older, including teenagers, families, and couples. She has particular expertise in adoption-related topics, ADHD, anxiety, Asperger syndrome, eating disorders, grief and loss of family and friends, marriage counseling, parenting-related challenges, and sexual orientation.

Ivy's practice is eclectic in nature, including psychodynamic therapy, family systems therapy, and cognitive behavioral work. She focuses on building deep relationships with clients and empowering clients to make long lasting changes in their lives.


Message to clients

I have been a therapist for 48 years, including 32 years of private practice, and am passionate about helping my patients improve the quality of their lives, mental and physical health, and relationships. My approach is to be an active and sensitive listener. I aim to build therapeutic relationships, and provide a safe, non-judgmental and trusting environment that allows you to begin the process of healing and growth.

It is my privilege to help clients who have the courage to seek help in the face of all sorts of life challenges. I use a variety of strategies coming from different approaches to meet your specific needs and issues, and welcome your inquiry.


Work and Education

Brown University Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME), Instructor
Northern Rhode Island Collaborative, Social Work Consultant
BICO Special Needs Educational Collaborative, Social Work Consultant
Jewish Family Services, Clinical Director
Adoption agencies, Consultant

Michigan State University, M.S.W. (Masters of Social Work)
University of Michigan, B.A., Psychology and Secondary Teaching Certificate
Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel

Licensure

Rhode Island: ISW00642 - Massachusetts: 1015437

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), panic disorder, generalized anxiety, social anxiety

Depression - Ranging from feeling mildly down to major depression

Eating issues - Including anorexia nervosa and bulimia

Adoption-related topics - Including parents going through the search process, adoptive parents, adoptees, young women who have given up or kept their babies after pregnancy

Grief and loss - Particularly early loss of parents and friends among college students

College-related issues - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression

Asperger syndrome - Management of stress relating to anxiety or obsessive interests

Marriage counseling - Including early through mature relationships; learning how to be in an intimate relationship; communication among the couple; dealing with affairs

Parenting - Working with parentings through the child's age cycle, particularly with mothers

Sexual identity - Including sexual orientation, coming out

Stress management - Including generally coping with life's difficulties and realizing your full potential

ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) - Managing ADHD and its effects on decision making, studies, relationships, and work; helping with organizational challenges




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

    Ivy Marwil is accepting clients paying listed fees or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
    • Johnson and Wales University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
    • RISD Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
    • Tufts Health Plan
    • United Healthcare
    • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
    • University of Rhode Island (URI) Student Insurance (United Healthcare)

    Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


    Out-of-pocket fees

    • Individual sessions:$150 (55min)
    • Initial session:$150 (55min)
    • Couples sessions:$150 (55min)
    • Family sessions:$150 (55min)
    • Ongoing sessions:$150 (60min)

    Additional session information

    Out-of-network billing options

    This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

    • Super billing
    Payment options
    • Cash
    • Check
    • Credit Card
    • PayPal
    • Venmo
    • Zelle
    Session frequency

    Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

    • Weekly

    Client testimonials

    "Ivy is great! She is very sensitive, and took a long time to get to know me, and is an extremely affirming person. She always makes me feel at ease, and I find there are never uncomfortable silences during which I struggle to come up with another topic – talking to her feels natural."
    - Brown University student June 2015
    "I saw Ivy for unresolved issues with an assault I had in the past. She got me through it and helped me through stressful academic and break-up issues. She has superb flexibility; Ivy was available via Skype, on Friday nights, during the summer, multiple times in a week when I needed her. Just great!"
    - Brown University student February 2015
    "I saw Ivy for four years. She was extremely helpful, understanding, and gave great advice. She is also very personable, and you can tell she enjoys her job and truly cares about her clients."
    - Brown University student June 2015
    "Ivy has been very helpful dealing with my control issues and tendency to focus on the negative. She has a lot of common sense and professional skills."
    - Brown University student February 2015
    "Ivy is great at initiating conversations when I don’t want to, and her analyses are spot on."
    - Brown University student February 2015