Irene Ives, Ph.D

Irene Ives

License Type: Psychologist
License #: PSY21376
License Issued: 2007
Graduate/Medical School: Institute of Imaginal Studies
Office Locations: Santa Rosa
Appointments: (707) 303-3252


About Irene Ives
I feel passionate working with those who struggle with eating disorder and body image issues because I have dealt with these issues myself since childhood. I know that with hard work, courage, and patience recovery is possible and so very worth it! Everyone deserves to know skin deep, the truth of his or her own magnificence!

Irene Ives, Ph.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience working in the field of eating disorders. She received her doctoral degree from the Institute of Imaginal Studies, where she researched Shame and Compulsive Eating from a developmental, cultural, and archetypal (symbolic) approach. Her specialty involves working with personal imagery to uncover the symbolism behind the eating disorder while bringing forth inner change.

Specialties

  • Eating Disorders
  • Group Therapy
  • Loss of Personal Identity or Meaning
  • Mind/Body Disharmony
  • Play Therapy
  • Sand Tray
  • Stress Management
  • Women's Issues