I’m so glad you found your way to Lavender & Ivy Wellness! My name is Victoria (she/they) and I am a queer-identifying doula and mental health therapist based in Madison, WI.

A little about me: I am originally from Minnesota and attended Wartburg College, where I completed my bachelors degree in social work and political science. After graduation, I attended graduate school at University of Wisconsin - Madison, where I earned my masters degree in social work & direct practice mental health. In my free time, I love running, reading mystery novels, baking cakes & pies, knitting while watching Great British Bake Off, and spending time with my partner and our two dogs, Mango (a corgi) & Cisco (a labrador retriever)!

As a therapist, I believe you are the expert in your own life and approach therapy as a collaborative experience. I aim to show up authentically and not as a blank slate therapist without emotion. I encourage clients to also show up as they are, including using fidgets during session, cozying up with a blanket and socks, or bringing in their favorite coffee or tea. My goal is for my clients to leave therapy with clarity and feeling empowered.

In my work as a doula, I truly enjoy getting to know and support parents throughout their pregnancy and postpartum journey. Birth can be beautiful and empowering and I hope to create that experience for my clients. I also believe that it is important to feel supported not only in labor, but as new parents at home. Navigating parenthood can feel overwhelming and as your doula, I hold space for those emotions, while also providing the support to help ease them.