Victoria Buchheim-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.
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)
Completed Trainings
DONA International Birth Doula Workshop (2023)
Childbirth & Breastfeeding for Doula Classes (2023)
Hypnobabies Doula Training Course (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)
PSI’s Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care (2026)
Organizations
DONA International
Postpartum Support International
Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care
Wisconsin Doulas Association
Madison Area Pregnancy & Postpartum Collective
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.