Meet Our CEO/ Founder

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Ivy Álva, MEd is an Entrepreneur at heart!  She is the CEO / Founder of ParenTeen Connecting Consulting, and recently opened Mommy & Daddy Elite Spa. Parents can now bring their children to therapy or coaching services, while they enjoy some self-care time, or simply connect with their partner in the same location.

Ivy earned a Bachelor of Psychology degree from Eastern Connecticut State University, and a Masters of Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College. Some of her training includes: 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 Tx for Children and Families, Play Therapy Meets Grief,  Anxiety Management Techniques for Children and Adolescents, and Bullying and the Impact in Society. 

Ivy is passionate about human growth and connection. She specializes in development, infants, toddlers, children, pre-teens, adolescent, college students, as well as parent coaching. She is now a retired Psychotherapist that is dedicating her time to serve her clients through her Coaching Programs. In addition, Ivy has served as an Advocate for children and adolescent with special needs including: Gifted, ADHD, ASD (Autism, Asperger's Disorder), and Learning Disabilities.

In a genuine, comfortable and supportive atmosphere, Ivy help clients use their special unique qualities, strengths, and abilities to find solutions to problems, enhance their relationships, build confidence, and develop a healthy sense of self. Parents get support and constructed ideas that can strengthen their effectiveness, enhance bonding, and restore their sense of hope in their families. During her free time, Ivy loves to spend time outdoors, and spending time with her family.