Alicia Ayvas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Alicia Ayvas

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Pre-Licensed Professional

Accepting clients
Updated today
17 years in practice

I am energetic, passionate, and dedicated to empowering individuals and families who are impacted by eating disorders and/or mental illness.

I have been working in the field of eating disorders since 2008 and I am committed to help clients understand and fully overcome their eating disorder's so that they have peace within their mind, body, and spirit. I am passionate and dedicated to empowering individuals and families who are impacted by eating disorders. All in all, I am committed to the prevention, research, and evidence-based interventions for full recovery among individuals and families who are affected by eating disorders and mental illness.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
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Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Anxiety
  • Athletic Performance
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Eating Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Body positivity
  • Immigrants
  • People of color
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Assessment/Evaluation

Treatments

  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Body Image Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Remote options

  • Chat
  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

$125 — $215per session

  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Sliding scale
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • Alicia Ayvas, LCSW, CEDS-C

    Virginia Board of Social Workers

    0904008108, Virginia

Certificates

  • Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant

    iaedp

    I am a certified eating disorder specialist and consultant through the international association of eating disorder professionals.

  • social work supervisor

    NASW

    I am a certified supervisor for social workers working toward their clinical licensure.

Education

  • Columbia University

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2009

    I was an advanced standing student with a focus in health, mental health, and disabilities.

  • Rutgers University

    BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2008

    I held leadership positions while at Rutgers and was highly involved in the school of social work along with being a college athlete.

Publications

  • Shifting From Social Service To Social Change

    2009, Journal of Student Social Work

    This paper was a capstone project for CUSSW. The journal evaluates a modified case study and presents changes to the agency.