- Anger management skills
- CBT and DBT methods
- Trauma-informed care
About Ivan
Ivan Resto is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience in Virginia. He works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, grief, parenting strain, and career problems. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use right away to reduce tension and improve day-to-day functioning.
Resto draws on client-centered methods, meaning conversations start from the person’s goals and concerns. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns that feed anger and anxiety, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Mindfulness techniques are woven in to help people notice reactions before they escalate.
When trauma or abuse is part of the story, he employs trauma-focused approaches that pay attention to safety and paced work through difficult memories. The goal is to reduce symptoms and increase the ability to cope with triggers without overwhelming the person.
Sessions are practical and direct. Resto helps people spot what keeps them stuck and then practice new responses in everyday life. He encourages clearer communication, building forgiveness where that fits, and managing mood swings connected to bipolar disorder or panic symptoms.
His language of work is English and he practices in Virginia. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy starts with the client’s goals and builds the session around what matters most. Online sessions using this approach focus on listening, clarifying priorities, and setting practical next steps that fit daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and tests them with real-world experiments. In a remote session CBT can include structured exercises, thought records, and brief practice tasks to do between meetings to reduce anger and anxiety.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings concrete skills for regulating emotion and tolerating distress. Online work on DBT skills often combines skill teaching with role-play and short homework tasks to practice new responses to frustration and conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide whether client-centered conversations, CBT techniques, DBT skills, or trauma-focused steps are the best fit based on needs, goals, and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discuss practical arrangements with the therapist when you schedule so sessions match your routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting pressures, career issues, and mood disorders including bipolar.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centered therapy focused on the person’s goals, combined with CBT and DBT skills to change thoughts and manage emotions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mood and stress-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia under those designations.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time of scheduling.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.