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Ronda Ivory

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Ronda

My therapy style is compassionate, gentle, and solution-focused, aiming to create a supportive and empathetic environment where clients feel heard and understood. I prioritize building a strong therapeutic alliance by actively listening and validating my clients' experiences, ensuring they feel safe and respected. I help clients identify their strengths and resources, collaboratively setting achievable goals to address their challenges. I strive to empower clients to find practical solutions that enhance well-being and overall quality of life.

I strive to empower clients to find practical solutions that enhance well-being and overall quality of life.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Casual
  • Engaging
  • Mindful
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Black community

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

My interest outside of work include spending time with my family and loved ones, traveling, and writing.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#LMFT101505 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Counseling, St. Mary's University

Ronda Ivory, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #LMFT101505 (exp September 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Ronda Ivory accepts Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Health Net. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Ronda Ivory is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Ronda is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Ronda’s California license number is LMFT101505, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Ronda Ivory has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Ronda’s education and training include MA - Counseling, St. Mary's University. Over that time, Ronda has worked closely with BIPOC and Black community.

Ronda Ivory works with BIPOC and Black community and specializes in Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Ronda spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Ronda is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Ronda Ivory draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Ronda’s style is authentic, casual, engaging, mindful, and warm. In Ronda’s words: “I strive to empower clients to find practical solutions that enhance well-being and overall quality of life.”

Ronda Ivory offers therapy in English. Ronda identifies as Black/African American.

Ronda Ivory offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Ronda is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Ronda Ivory is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Ronda will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Ronda’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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