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Kristina Ivy, Clinical Psychologist

Kristina Ivy, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 12 years experience in the field. After graduating from New York University she attended Fairleigh Dickinson University where she earned her Ph.D. at the age of 25 and received the Johnson & Johnson award for excellence in academic achievement. She has worked and trained at the very best, including NYU Medical Center, Bellevue, St. Vincent's Hospital, Goldwater Memorial and Fifth Avenue Center for Psychotherapy. Her experience is diverse and varied from working with CEO's to the homeless. She has extensive experience with victims of trauma; (veterans, rape survivors and battered women), individuals with chronic health conditions, spinal cord injured, geriatric patients and substance abusers.

For the past 10 years she has had a thriving private practice specializing in mood/anxiety disorders, sexual dysfunction and relationship/intimacy issues. The goal of her practice has always been to collaborate with her clients in helping them to reach their full potential of health. Dr. Ivy treats each client as unique and engages in both short and long term work aiming to keep the process of self discovery both fun and enjoyable. Her approach is to help clients live a fulfilled life by examining feelings and behaviors that serve as current roadblocks. She is analytic but works toward achievable goals.

In addition to her practice she has also been involved in community mental health with the goal of destigmatizing mental health services in communities where it is frowned upon. In an effort to achieve this goal she created a grant funded Ryan White mental health program for people living with HIV/ AIDs in Brooklyn. She is currently the supervising psychologist at Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Center where she treats individuals in the inner city with multiple psychosocial stressors.

Dr. Ivy is also the creator of RICA Bath & Body; an all natural line of bath and body products. She developed the line to promote bathing as a relaxation ritual to reduce stress and to promote self care. Dr. Ivy and her products have been featured in several magazines including BEAUTY & FASHION and REAL SIMPLE. She currently consults nationally and internationally for spas and wellness centers and lectures on health related topics. She has also served as a psychological consultant for feature films and television. Dr. Ivy hopes that her products, private practice and work in the community continue to help others achieve a state of well being, clarity and peace of mind.

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email - ivy@ricabody.com