Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Ivan works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCMHC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Virginia, Utah
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
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 feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, or trauma. He also supports people facing parenting strain, career questions, and mood or panic concerns.
Ivan focuses on clear, practical conversations. He listens first and then helps clients set small, manageable goals. Sessions are aimed at understanding what is happening now and finding steps that can lessen distress and improve daily functioning.
Background and approach
His approach blends client-centered listening with practical skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. He also uses mindfulness and trauma-focused methods when they fit a person's situation. These tools are chosen to match each person's needs rather than applied the same way to everyone.
Ivan has worked in clinical settings across Virginia over the past 15 years. That experience includes helping people cope with post-traumatic stress, panic attacks, social anxiety, and mood disorders. He brings steady, experienced guidance to conversations about forgiveness, communication problems, and rebuilding after loss.
People who come to him can expect straightforward feedback and concrete strategies to try between sessions. He encourages people to be part of planning their care and to take steps at a pace that feels manageable.
What Ivan works with
Everything Ivan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ivan's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Ivan lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online work
Ivan blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in an online setting. Client-Centered Therapy means sessions start with listening and building trust, so the client sets the pace and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or anger.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed. DBT skills teach concrete ways to manage strong feelings and improve handling conflicts or intense reactions. Together these approaches give both a supportive space and practical tools for everyday situations.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences. That may mean trying different strategies over several sessions and adjusting based on what helps.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, skills practice, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, and other obligations while working with licensed professionals.
Questions people ask about Ivan
What concerns does Ivan commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, trauma and related issues such as panic attacks and social anxiety.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a client-centered style focused on listening first, then teaching practical skills from CBT and DBT when helpful.
How long has he been practicing?
Ivan has 15 years of experience working in clinical settings in Virginia.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and scheduling and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.