Victoria Dietz
LCSW, CD(DONA)
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 based in Madison, WI.
A little about me: I am originally from Minnesota and attended Wartburg College, where I completed my bachelors degree in social work and political science in 2023. I then earned 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, cozying up with a blanket and socks, or bringing in their favorite coffee or tea.
In my work as a doula, I truly enjoy getting to know and support 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. I also believe that it is important to feel supported not only in labor, but as new parents at home. Navigating parenthood can feel overwhelming and as your doula, I hold space for those emotions, while also providing the support to help ease them.
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)
Education & Certifications
DONA International Birth Doula Workshop (2023)
Childbirth & Breastfeeding for Doula Classes (2023)
Hypnobabies Doula Training Course (2023)
Maternal Mental Health Webinar (2023)
TENS Unit Doula Training (2024)
WPATH Standards of Care & Gender Affirming Care (2024)
Birth Beautifully Childbirth Education Course (2025)
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED (2025)
Gottman Principles of Effective Couples Therapy (2025)
DONA International Postpartum Doula Workshop (2026)
Completed Trainings
DONA International
Madison Area Pregnancy & Postpartum Collective
Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care
Wisconsin Doulas Association
Organizations
Frequently Asked Questions
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I offer therapy, doula support, and childbirth education classes. I also facilitate a fist time parents support group every other week.
* Please note that I cannot be a therapist for a doula/childbirth education client nor support a therapy client as a doula/childbirth educator. This protects your confidentiality & allows us to maintain a consistent and ethical relationship.
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You can get started by submitting an inquiry through the contact form. You can share more about what you are needing support with and you will receive a response within 48 hours. After that, we can schedule a free consultation to answer and questions you may have and discuss services.
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Most therapists are only therapists and most doulas are only doulas. But I do both! I think that having trained as both a doula and therapist provides me with a unique perspective when supporting families. In both roles, I get to support people where they are and help them find empowerment in their journeys!
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I am based in Madison, WI and have an office located on the isthmus for in-person appointments (621 N Sherman Ave, Ste B7, Madison, WI 53704). I also provide virtual support throughout Wisconsin. For doula services, I support families within 60 miles of Madison.