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Ify Willson

Therapist
11 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a clinical therapist licensed in social work, I have worked in the mental health field for over 13 years in various levels of care. I work with clients experiencing depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, relationship issues and trauma. I strive to treat all people with dignity and respect and would consider it a great honor to walk with you on this life journey.

My approach to therapy

My training and experience ranges in evidence based modalities such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy to name a few. Above all, my goal is to come alongside each of my clients, treating them as a unique individual. In our sessions, I focus on introducing specific methods that facilitate them in finding their way to hope and healing.

What you can expect from me

Are you stressed? anxious? scared? Do you need someone to talk to? To walk with you during difficult moments? Do you need a place to express yourself with safety and no judgement? It would be an honor to walk with you during the trials of life to help you gain understanding and grow. My over 13 years of training and experience ranges in various evidence based modalities. My training and experience ranges in evidence based modalities such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy to name a few. Above all, my goal is to come alongside each of my clients, treating them as a unique individual. In our sessions, I focus on introducing specific methods that facilitate them in finding their way to hope and healing. My goal with each client is to create a safe environment where we can explore any areas of life in order to enable processing, gain understanding and realize growth in a supportive setting.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at Arizona State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Arizona)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavior Modification, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    13422 North Cave Creek Road Ste 4
    Phoenix, AZ 85022