VERA IVANOVA
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic psychotherapist with extensive experience at AthenaPsych, specializing in individual therapy for complex mental health issues. Proficient in crisis intervention and DBT skills training, I excel in fostering client engagement and insight. Committed to delivering trauma-informed care, I effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist
AthenaPsych
New York, NY
07.2025 - Current
- Provide individual psychotherapy to adults with complex clinical presentations including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma-related symptoms, emotional dysregulation, relational difficulties, and adjustment-related stressors
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and ongoing diagnostic evaluation
- Treat high-risk individuals requiring close monitoring, crisis intervention, and safety planning
- Implement DBT-informed interventions to address emotional instability, impulsivity, distress tolerance, and interpersonal challenges
- Utilize Motivational Interviewing to enhance engagement, insight, and readiness for change
- Apply psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches to address underlying patterns, attachment dynamics, and symptom reduction
- Maintain accurate, ethical, and timely clinical documentation in compliance with professional standards
- Collaborate with supervisors and multidisciplinary providers to ensure continuity of care
Psychotherapist Intern
AthenaPsych
New York, NY
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducted intake assessments and developed individualized treatment plans for clients with acute and chronic mental health concerns
- Worked with individuals presenting with elevated risk, including suicidality, severe anxiety, mood instability, and trauma responses
- Delivered DBT-informed skills interventions and Motivational Interviewing techniques
- Performed crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, and appropriate referrals
- Provided trauma-informed, culturally responsive care and participated in supervision and case conferences
Clinical Intern
Democracy Prep Harlem Elementary School
New York, NY
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided therapeutic support to children and adolescents using play therapy and expressive interventions
- Addressed emotional regulation difficulties, behavioral concerns, and trauma-related stressors
- Delivered psychoeducation to caregivers and school staff
Education
Master of Science - Social Work (SCCW Program)
Columbia University
New York, NY03.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Baruch College, City University of New York
05.2021
Skills
- Individual psychotherapy
- Comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment
- Diagnostic formulation
- Treatment planning and progress monitoring
- Crisis intervention and safety planning
- Suicide risk assessment
- DBT skills training
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-informed care
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Solution-focused therapy
- Anxiety and mood disorders management
- Trauma-related disorders treatment
- Personality and attachment difficulties support
- Psychoeducation strategies
- Multicultural practice principles
- Clinical documentation
Languages
- English, Full Professional
- Russian, Bilingual
Certification
Limited Permit Holder, Social Work
Timeline
Psychotherapist
AthenaPsych
07.2025 - Current
Psychotherapist Intern
AthenaPsych
09.2024 - 05.2025
Clinical Intern
Democracy Prep Harlem Elementary School
09.2023 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Social Work (SCCW Program)
Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Baruch College, City University of New York