Alicia Ayvas
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Pre-Licensed Professional
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.
Practice hours (EST)
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
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Body Image Therapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Exposure Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Family Systems Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Remote options
- Chat
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$125 — $215per session
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Alicia Ayvas, LCSW, CEDS-S
Virginia Board of Social Workers
0904008108, Virginia
Certificates
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor
iaedp
I am a certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor 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.