Meet Our Founder

Ivy Álva, MEd, is a purpose-driven entrepreneur and visionary leader! She is the CEO and Founder of ParenTeen Connecting and its Consulting and Coaching Services as well as its ParenTeen Academy.

Ivy earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Eastern Connecticut State University and a Master in Education MEd with a concentration in Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College, and she is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Human Organizational Psychology with the goal of expanding her impact on families worldwide through innovative programs.

Ivy is passionate about human growth and connection. She has specialized in the development of infants, toddlers, children, pre-teens, adolescents, and college students, as well as parent coaching. Some of her certifications and training include: 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 Treatment for Children and Families, Play Therapy Meets Grief, Anxiety Management Techniques for Children and Adolescents, and Bullying and Its Impact on Society.

In addition, Ivy has served as an advocate for children and adolescents with special needs, including those who are gifted, have ADHD, ASD (Autism, Asperger's Disorder), and learning disabilities. She is now a retired psychotherapist who dedicates her time to serving her clients through her ParenTeen EDU HuB, Coaching, and Consulting Services.

In a genuine, comfortable, and supportive atmosphere, Ivy helps clients use their unique qualities, strengths, and abilities to find solutions to problems, enhance their relationships, build confidence, and develop a healthy sense of self. Parents receive support and constructive ideas that can strengthen their effectiveness, enhance bonding, and restore their sense of hope in their families.

Ivy Álva, PsyD(c), MEd

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ParenTeen Connecting Consulting believes in educating communities through thoughtful conversations about current events and fostering collaboration across local, national, and international platforms. Ivy has been featured on Univision TV, iHeart Radio, Rumba 100.3, La Grande 1030, among others.