Ivan Resto

Ivan Resto is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and mood concerns. He also supports those navigating grief, trauma, parenting strains, and career-related stress.

He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can change. He listens with respect and uses approaches that fit each person's situation. The aim is clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and better day-to-day functioning.

Ivan draws on client-centered work to keep the conversation grounded in each person's values. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thought patterns that feed anxiety and depression. When trauma is part of the story, he applies trauma-focused methods to reduce the hold of painful memories.

Dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness practices appear in sessions when skills training will help. These methods teach ways to tolerate distress and build more flexible responses. Treatment is adapted to the person rather than following a fixed script.

Ivan works from Virginia and conducts therapy in English. He asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedules according to availability. He notes that sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How Ivan’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy keeps the focus on the person's goals and values. Online sessions using this approach prioritize listening, reflective feedback, and collaboration to set practical goals and next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In an online setting CBT can include short skill-building exercises, homework assignments, and real-time problem solving to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns.

Finding the right method is part of the work. Ivan will work together with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs and preferences. That decision is revisited over time so treatment stays relevant as goals change.

The therapist's profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many clients appreciate online therapy because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full in-person visit is difficult. Online sessions can also make it easier to practice new skills in everyday settings and follow up on homework between meetings.