Ivy  Marwil
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Ivy Marwil

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
Rhode Island Not Accepting Online
Providence Not Accepting In-person

This therapist is currently not accepting new clients. Find available Rhode Island therapists on Zencare.

Updated January 15, 2024

Specialties & Expertise

  • 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)

Professional statement

Ivy received her Masters of Social Work from Michigan State University. She has been in private practice for 30 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 focusing on building deep relationships with clients, and enjoys marathon running and cooking.


Message to clients

I have been a therapist for 35 years, including 25 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.


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)

Insurance

  • 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)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $120 (45min)
  • Ongoing sessions: $150 (60min)

Location(s)

Providence practice
295 Governor St. , Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
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Online Sessions (Rhode Island)
Not accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
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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


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 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
"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
"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