MaKedra O. Ivy, LMSW

MaKedra O. Ivy, LMSW

MaKedra O. Ivy is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Master Social Worker with over 17 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. She is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.

MaKedra specializes in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and emotional distress. She believes that healing begins with a strong therapeutic relationship and works collaboratively with clients to identify their strengths, build resilience, and develop effective coping strategies.

Her therapeutic approach is client-centered and integrates evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Expressive Therapy. MaKedra tailors treatment to meet each client’s unique needs, helping them gain insight, overcome obstacles, and move toward their personal goals.

Passionate about mental health advocacy and education, MaKedra is dedicated to reducing stigma and increasing access to quality mental health care. She welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and strives to provide culturally responsive care that honors each client’s experiences and identity.

MaKedra considers it a privilege to walk alongside her clients on their journey toward healing, growth, and emotional wellness.

Virtual Mental Health Therapy Tailored For Your Comfort and convenience.

Contact us to start therapy conducted through technological means for your convenience.

We hope to make your mental health journey as easy as possible by accepting the below insurances.

What Payment Methods Are Accepted?

We are in-network with Aetna, Oxford, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, 1199SUI. We also accept out of network benefits and will submit claims for our out of network clients. We also accept self-pay and can sometimes offer reduced rates.

Our office staff are happy to do the groundwork for you, and they will verify your benefits, submit your claims, and have any reimbursements paid directly to you.

What Clients are Saying!

Shellian is an incredible therapist, and I highly recommend her! She is a great listener and truly cares about our work together. She digs deep, challenges me to open up and get to know myself, and has made me feel more optimistic about my path towards growth.
DS
Rated 5 out of 5
Debbedo is a keen listener. He points out my positive practices and skills and guides me to developing better skills that are helpful to me. I’m uncomfortable with therapy but he makes it easier.
JS
Rated 5 out of 5
The appointment was a brief consultation on what I hoped to gain from therapy. But Shellian seems very warm and easy to talk to. I’m looking forward to our 1st true session!
IH
Rated 5 out of 5
Debeddo was very good at listening and making sure he understood my problem before jumping into solutions.
NV
Rated 5 out of 5
Shellian takes into account my whole self when working with me through my issues. She’s very prompt and caring and deeply gets to know me and my life in order to move forward.
AL
Rated 5 out of 5
Mr. Brown is a great therapist, social worker and listener, and is helping me with my anxiety and depression.
JH
Rated 5 out of 5
Dr. Williams is very attentive about my situation and progress. She works very close with me to understand my feelings and what I want to work towards to. I also learned many practical techniques to deal with anxiety under various scenarios from her.
QW
Rated 5 out of 5
Debbedo is very calming and personable. He is obviously experienced and challenges me to think about things differently which helps me navigate conflict or overwhelming emotions in my daily life.
MI
Rated 5 out of 5