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 who feel overwhelmed by stress, anger, anxiety, or depression. He also supports those facing trauma, grief, parenting strain, career pressure, and mood concerns like bipolar disorder. Sessions are aimed at practical change and clearer day-to-day coping.

Resto uses straightforward conversation to help people name what feels hardest. He listens first, then suggests small, doable steps to reduce strong emotions and improve routines. That can mean learning tools to calm panic, working on communication patterns, or practicing skills that ease social anxiety.

His work draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Those approaches guide how he structures sessions, balances support with skill practice, and focuses on what matters most to the individual. Mindfulness and trauma-focused methods are also part of his toolkit when appropriate.

People who come to him often want relief from intense moods, better relationships, or ways to handle past hurts. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where the person sets goals and Resto offers methods that fit daily life. Progress is measured in changes people can notice between sessions.

Resto works in Virginia and conducts sessions in English. He aims to make therapy practical and accessible, helping clients build skills that carry into everyday moments.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns, and helps set goals that feel meaningful. This approach can make online conversations feel collaborative and respectful.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches clear skills for changing thinking and behavior. Online sessions often include structured exercises, homework, and real-life problem solving for anxiety, panic, and mood issues. That makes it easy to practice between meetings.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. When used online, DBT work can focus on simple skill rehearsal, tracking progress, and applying techniques to manage anger or intense emotional states.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the person to decide which methods suit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift over time as progress is made.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can help fit sessions into busy routines, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during work breaks, and make it easier to practice skills between meetings. Ask about format details when scheduling to choose what works best.