Mental Health Services

Stacy Lavino, MS, LMFT

Stacy Lavino is a licensed therapist who has been working in the community college setting for over 10 years and absolutely loves working with this population. She is the full-time Mental Health Therapist at IVC and is available Monday-Friday for counseling needs. Stacy specializes in helping students cope with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, adjustment issues, and grief & loss. She does individual short-term counseling focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She also can assist in providing referrals for long-term counseling (insurance, free or low-cost) as well as referrals to doctors for those with medication needs. Stacy also works in an interdepartmental capacity and can help guide students to utilize resources from various student services departments at IVC.

Alysha Kim, MSW, ASW

Alysha Kim is an associate therapist who has 5+ years of experience in the mental health field. Alysha is experienced in assisting individuals who are struggling to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and identity issues (i.e. racial/ethnic, gender, sexuality) from a culturally sensitive and trauma informed approach. In addition to providing short-term therapy services, Alysha facilitates mental health workshops on topics such as coping with anxiety and depression, healthy relationships and boundaries, self-compassion, in addition to customized topics. Alysha is looking forward to supporting you in learning about yourself and gaining the tools and knowledge to empower you in your mental health journey.

Roxanne Castillo, MS, AMFT

Roxanne Castillo is an associate mental health therapist with 8+ years of clinical experience in the mental health field. Roxanne has had the privilege of working with a wide range of individuals of various age groups, disabilities, social identities, and cultural backgrounds. She specializes in addressing issues surrounding depression, anxiety, codependency, relationships, racial identity, life transitions, parenting, and attachment wounds. Roxanne works collaboratively with individuals to provide a non-judgmental environment in which the individual feels heard, accepted, and supported in a short-term counseling setting and can provide referrals for longer-term wellness services.

Karina Larios, MSW, LCSW

Karina Larios is a licensed clinical social worker, who has been working in mental health for 6+ years, and within the social services field for 14+ years. Her approach is rooted in the Social Work Core Values of service, social justice, dignity and worth of a person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. Karina specializes in trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, and healthy boundaries, and working with communities of color, first generation, and LGBTQ+ folks. Karina strives to provide a collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment that will allow individuals to explore new perspectives on their thoughts and feelings, while supporting them to learn and practice skills centered in mindfulness. She offers short-term therapy services, can assist with referrals for long-term services, is available on Wednesdays y habla español.