Corliss Ivy, LCPC

Corliss Ivy is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider with more than 18 years of experience supporting people through life transitions, trauma, relationship challenges, and stress-related concerns. She combines formal training and clinical experience to help clients identify barriers that interfere with their goals and to build practical strategies for self-care and growth.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a master’s degree in Counseling and Human Services from Roosevelt University in Chicago. Corliss also completed post-graduate training through an Advanced Psychodynamic Fellowship in Clinical Practice at the University of Chicago, Social Service Administration, which deepened her work with underlying patterns and relational dynamics.

Her practice emphasizes each person’s unique strengths and motivations, integrating elements of psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal neurobiology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. Central to her approach is a collaborative therapeutic relationship in which clients are treated as valued partners and supported in creating meaningful change. Corliss welcomes questions and invites people who are considering therapy to connect and explore how she might best support their needs.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental partnership where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports personal insight and self-directed growth. This approach is helpful for people seeking greater self-understanding, improved self-esteem, and stronger coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties because it offers concrete tools for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings, which can reduce reactivity to stress and support emotional regulation. It pairs well with other approaches when clients want to build calm and resilience.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Corliss Ivy works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She helps clients explore options and adapts techniques over time as goals evolve.

Online therapy with Corliss includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and life demands while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to deliver consistent support in ways that suit each person.