Ivan Resto , LCMHC, LPC

Ivan Resto is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of clinical experience who focuses on helping individuals and families move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives. He blends compassion, professional knowledge, and respect to create a space where clients can explore challenges and build practical skills for daily living. As a holder of LCMHC and LPC credentials - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - he is trained and authorized to provide professional counseling services.

Ivan works with people facing a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, family relational problems, and ADHD, as well as other life difficulties that interfere with well-being. He emphasizes personal growth and development, collaborating with each person to set meaningful goals and identify steps that lead to measurable improvement. Whether addressing individual struggles or supporting family systems, his aim is to help clients and their families enhance functioning and quality of life.

Recognizing that everyone may need assistance at some point, Ivan approaches therapy as a supportive partnership. He is committed to guiding clients through the process of change and toward a happier, healthier future.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Ivan often integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when working with clients. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client leads the pace and content of sessions - it supports self-exploration and personal growth and is helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and general life transitions. CBT is a skills-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ivan collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or ongoing text-based messaging to suit different lifestyles and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, access care from where one lives, and integrate therapeutic strategies into daily routines with greater convenience.