Ivanna was born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Her native language is Spanish. She is passionate about breaking the barrier that Spanish speakers can face when seeking mental health services by providing therapy services in her native language. She received a Masters degree in Social Work from Utah State University. During her practice, Ivanna worked with middle school children, adolescents and adults. At Midtown, Ivanna has had the opportunity to work with adolescents and adults from different backgrounds. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.