- Relationship dynamics
- Trauma and grief
- Career transitions
About Ivanna
Ivanna Troch-Candelo is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and career transitions. She speaks English and Spanish and lists young adult issues among her focus areas.
Ivanna helps people sort through how attachment patterns and communication habits affect their relationships. She talks with clients about commitment concerns, avoidance, and impulsivity and looks at how family of origin issues shape current choices. Sessions also address guilt, shame, and forgiveness when those feelings block moving forward.
She supports people who are coping with large-scale disruptions like natural or human-caused disasters and those affected by immigration or first responder stress. Work can include practical skill building for communication and decision making, and processing painful memories related to trauma and loss.
Ivanna describes a culturally aware style that pays attention to identity and background. She often focuses on concrete steps - improving conversations, recognizing patterns, and setting realistic goals - alongside emotional processing. That practical emphasis can be helpful when juggling studies, early work life, or new relationships.
For young adults she can address feeling stuck after university, uncertainty about career choice, and the pressure of comparing life paths to peers. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire, then schedule a first session through the site’s matching flow.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Ivanna works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on feelings, behavior, and relationships. One common approach helps people identify and change unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior, which can reduce avoidance and impulsive reactions and improve everyday decision making. Another approach centers on attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice how early relationships shape current connections and practice clearer communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ivanna will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs and goals, adjusting techniques as progress is made. That collaboration includes setting practical targets like better conversations, managing shame, or making career decisions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to help clients maintain continuity of care while balancing study, work, or family responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and career transitions. Additional focuses include attachment issues, communication problems, and immigration-related stress.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses an evidence-based, practical approach that mixes emotional processing with skill building. Expect work on communication, pattern recognition, and goal setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as an LPC in Texas. That reflects the time she has worked with clients since becoming a counselor.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Texas and holds the LPC credential, listed as TX LPC.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session once matched.
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