- 15 years experience
- Trauma and mood care
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Ivan
Ivan Resto is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, anger, low self-esteem, grief, parenting strain, career challenges, and bipolar mood concerns. Ivan aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on real goals you can notice in daily life.
Ivan uses clear, practical tools and steady listening to guide conversations. He blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness skills. He also uses elements from dialectical behavior approaches and trauma-focused work when helpful for processing past hurt and reducing overwhelm.
In sessions, Ivan focuses on what matters most to each person. He helps you identify patterns that keep problems recurring and teaches techniques to change them. Therapy can include skill practice, thought work, emotion regulation, and paced trauma processing as needed.
His background includes a range of clinical roles across Virginia, and he brings fifteen years of direct counseling experience to his work. Ivan aims to create a calm, goal-oriented space where people can rebuild confidence and manage symptoms more effectively.
Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. Therapy is offered in English and is organized through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the platform Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Ivan uses clear, practical tools and steady listening to guide conversations. He blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness skills. He also uses elements from dialectical behavior approaches and trauma-focused work when helpful for processing past hurt and reducing overwhelm.
In sessions, Ivan focuses on what matters most to each person. He helps you identify patterns that keep problems recurring and teaches techniques to change them. Therapy can include skill practice, thought work, emotion regulation, and paced trauma processing as needed.
His background includes a range of clinical roles across Virginia, and he brings fifteen years of direct counseling experience to his work. Ivan aims to create a calm, goal-oriented space where people can rebuild confidence and manage symptoms more effectively.
Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. Therapy is offered in English and is organized through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the platform Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
How Ivan’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. In this approach the therapist follows the client's lead and offers reflections that help people clarify goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and social anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills that can reduce crisis moments and improve daily coping.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Ivan collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying a practical skill, checking how it feels, and adjusting over time rather than committing to a single method upfront.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, avoid travel time, and use brief check-ins when a full session isn't possible. It can also allow for practicing mindfulness or DBT skills between sessions. Talk with the therapist during the matching step about which approach and format best fit your schedule and the problems you want to address.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Ivan focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, grief, parenting strain, career issues, bipolar mood concerns, and trauma and abuse.
What is his therapy style like?
The approach is straightforward and collaborative. He combines client-centered listening with practical CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and trauma-focused techniques as needed.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He has 15 years of counseling experience in clinical roles within Virginia.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.