Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered.

Ivy Álva, MEd, is an entrepreneur at heart! She is the CEO and Founder of ParenTeen Connecting Consulting.

Ivy earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Eastern Connecticut State University and a MEd with a concentration in Psychology - Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College. She is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Psychology at Touro Worldwide University in California, where she is conducting research on the psychological empowerment and well-being of women.

Ivy is passionate about human growth and connection. She has specialized in the development of infants, toddlers, children, pre-teens, adolescents, and college students, as well as parent coaching. Some of her certifications and training include: Certification as an Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist, Trauma Recovery Empowerment Model for Teens (TREM-G), Integration of Interpersonal Neurobiology and Play Therapy, Play Therapy and Core Energetics as Treatment for Children and Families, Play Therapy Meets Grief, Anxiety Management Techniques for Children and Adolescents, and Bullying and Its Impact on Society.

In addition, Ivy has served as an advocate for children and adolescents with special needs, including those who are gifted, have ADHD, ASD (Autism, Asperger's Disorder), and learning disabilities. She is now a retired psychotherapist who dedicates her time to serving her clients through her ParenTeen EDU HuB, Coaching, and Consulting Services.

In a genuine, comfortable, and supportive atmosphere, Ivy helps clients use their unique qualities, strengths, and abilities to find solutions to problems, enhance their relationships, build confidence, and develop a healthy sense of self. Parents receive support and constructive ideas that can strengthen their effectiveness, enhance bonding, and restore their sense of hope in their families.

Ivy experience and service in the community has extended to a national, and international audience, through her collaboration in the Radio & TV stations, as a Mental Health Expert and PowerUp™ Mindset Coach, and exponent in Workshops. Ivy has been a Guest Speaker at various programs including: Univision TV National & Live TV News, Despierta Orlando,  Radio 98.1FM @ El y Ella Morning Show, Radio100.7FM Las Chamas Show, Radio Radio 1030AM/ 104.7FM Quedate con Miguel Show, Radio Radio 97.9FM Women in Action Show, transmitted nationwide and internationally through iHeart Radio; collaborating in topics in relation to Mental Health Issues, Children, Adolescents, Parents, Women Issues, Systems, Activism, and Entrepreneurship.