Ivy Hageman, LMSW

Welcome! I'm so glad you're here... 

Hi, I’m Ivy. I’m a licensed social worker offering therapy for teens and adults across Maryland. I work with clients navigating anxiety, chronic illness, ADHD, trauma, disordered eating, or burnout. My clients are often overwhelmed by conflicting advice, social media gurus, and the pressure to optimize every part of their lives. Others are just starting to notice that their relationship with self-care or social media feels more like a burden than a support.  

My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and affirming. I help clients deepen self compassion while offering practical tools to support meaningful change. I hold space for the full range of what it means to be human, creating a judgment-free environment where all parts of you are welcome. Clients often share that they feel safe being fully themselves in session, whether that includes big, complicated feelings, dark humor, or using memes to describe emotions . My work is grounded in evidence-based practices and informed by a holistic, mind-body perspective. My own experiences with physical and mental health have taught me that healing isn’t linear, and it doesn’t look the same for everyone. 

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from East Tennessee State University and my Bachelor’s in Child Development from Peace College. I’m also a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

Outside of therapy, you can usually find me with my spouse and our two dogs (a Golden Retriever and a Bernese Mountain Dog), taking care of my jungle of houseplants, wandering through bookstores and coffee shops, or spending quiet time in nature.

In network with the following Insurance plans: 

Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield 

Aetna (coming soon)

Cigna