Ivan Resto is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who brings 15 years of experience to sessions.
01About Ivan
Ivan Resto is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who brings 15 years of experience to sessions. He focuses on practical help for people under stress, feeling anxious, struggling with mood, or coping with grief. Ivan aims to make conversations straightforward and useful so clients can take small steps toward feeling better.
He uses a mix of approaches that match the concern at hand. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Background and approach
Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for handling strong emotions and improving emotional regulation. Ivan also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening environment where a person’s goals guide the work. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past harm affects day-to-day life, with attention to safety and pacing.
Mindfulness practices are introduced to calm the mind and build awareness of thoughts and feelings. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Expect clear strategies, homework you can try between meetings, and regular check-ins on progress.
Ivan explains options in simple language and adjusts plans as needs change. He practices in Virginia and conducts sessions in English. People interested in starting will complete a brief questionnaire and schedule sessions that fit their timetable.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701004928 · expires June 2026
- LCMHC (Utah)
- License 12817371-6004 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1871890558 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ivan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
Methods Ivan names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Ivan names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Ivan’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following your goals, helping you feel heard and respected before deciding next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood. Trauma-Focused Therapy works with past hurt at a pace you can handle, using steady steps to reduce the ways trauma affects daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about your needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process - techniques are adjusted based on what helps you make progress.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video sessions are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let you send quick updates or check in between meetings. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Ivan work with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar and mood disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety, family and parenting challenges, and career issues.
What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?
Sessions are practical and client-focused, combining listening with skill building. Expect collaborative problem solving, clear suggestions, and homework to try between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 15 years of experience working in counseling settings and applies that background to support people through common and complex concerns.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia with the listed licensing details UT LCMHC and VA LPC recorded for his profile.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
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 working with him?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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