Victoria Dietz, APSW, CD(DONA)

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I’m so glad you found your way to Lavender & Ivy Wellness! My name is Victoria (she/they) and I am a queer-identifying mental health therapist and doula in Madison, WI.

A little about me: I am originally from Minnesota and attended Wartburg College in Iowa for my undergraduate degree in political science and social work. I completed my Masters degree in social work & direct practice mental health at UW-Madison in 2024. In my free time, I love gymnastics, reading mystery novels, knitting while watching reality TV, and spending time with my partner and our two dogs, Mango (a corgi) & Cisco (a labrador retriever)!

As a therapist, I believe you are the expert in your own life and approach therapy as a collaborative experience. I aim to show up authentically and not as a blank slate therapist. I encourage clients to also show up as they are, including using fidgets during session and bringing in their favorite tea or coffee.

As a doula, I truly enjoy getting to know and support new and expecting parents throughout their pregnancy and postpartum journey. Birth can be beautiful and empowering and I hope to create that type of experience for my clients. It’s also important to feel supported not only in labor, but as new parents at home. Navigating parenthood can feel overwhelming and I hope to create space for those emotions, while also providing the support to help ease them.

Education & Certifications:

Wartburg College - Bachelor of Arts in Social Work & Political Science (2023)

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Master of Social Work (2024)

Birth Beautifully Certified Childbirth Educator (2025)

DONA International Certified Birth Doula (2025)

DONA Trained Postpartum Doula (2026)

Birth Doula & Childbirth Educator Trainings:‍

DONA International Postpartum Doula Workshop (2026)

Birth Beautifully Childbirth Education Course (2025)

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED (2025)

TENS Unit Doula Training (2024)

Hypnobabies Doula Training Course (2023)

Maternal Mental Health Webinar (2023)

Childbirth & Breastfeeding for Doula Classes (2023)

DONA International Birth Doula Workshop (2023)