- Stress and anxiety
- ACT and CBT methods
- English and Spanish
About Ivan
Ivan Ayala is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Minnesota with 13 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addiction, grief, and issues common in early adulthood such as career strain and coping with life changes.
Ivan uses straightforward conversation to help people sort out problems. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and acceptance and commitment approaches to identify unhelpful thinking and clarify values. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused rather than long lectures or tests.
He also uses client-centered and mindfulness-based ideas to slow things down and notice what matters in daily life. Motivational interviewing is used when people want practical help changing behaviors, such as with addictive patterns or sleep routines.
People who come to him for relationship or intimacy concerns look at patterns that repeat between partners and learn different ways to talk and set boundaries. Those dealing with grief or trauma work at a pace that feels manageable while building coping skills for daily functioning.
Ivan speaks English and Spanish. He has experience working with LGBT concerns and with people facing parenting and fatherhood issues. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking a first meeting.
How Ivan uses evidence-based approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and finding direction during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and gives clear steps to change patterns that keep problems going, such as worry, sleep disruption, or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ivan treats the choice of method as collaborative. He will talk about options, try techniques together, and adjust the plan based on your goals and how you respond in sessions.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as session delivery options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work through life changes while keeping regular contact with a licensed professional. If you want to proceed, check available formats and scheduling details when you set up your first meeting.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting and career-related stress.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a relational, conversational style that focuses on practical strategies. Sessions draw on cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, client-centered, mindfulness, narrative and motivational interviewing ideas.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working as a clinical psychotherapist with individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds Minnesota LMFT and Minnesota LICSW credentials and practices in Minnesota.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he see clients outside the United States?
He accepts international clients. Confirm time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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