- Warm relational style
- Sleep and rest focus
- Speaks English and Spanish
About Ivan
Ivan Ayala is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Minnesota. He brings 13 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and sleep struggles. He works in both English and Spanish and accepts international clients.
His style is direct and warm. He listens first and then helps people set clear goals. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. He uses everyday language so parents and busy professionals can follow along.
Ivan uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to shape conversations and exercises. He also includes mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools when they fit the goals.
Common concerns he helps with include grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, intimacy and parenting challenges, career shifts, and attention-related struggles such as ADHD. He also offers support for family-of-origin issues, blended family adjustments, and recovery after separation or divorce.
When people start work with him they can expect a collaborative plan. He helps identify small, achievable changes and checks progress regularly. He aims to make therapy practical and usable in day-to-day life.
How his approaches translate to online work
Ivan commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts. Client-Centered Therapy centers on being heard and understood, giving people space to tell their story and arrive at their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, and uses practical exercises to try different responses.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean trying a few tools and adjusting the plan as progress is tracked together.
The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that helps. It also lets people use mindfulness practices, behavioral experiments, and values-based homework in the midst of real life, so lessons from sessions can be applied between meetings.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help people with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and rest problems, addiction, grief, trauma and parenting challenges.
What is his approach to therapy like?
He uses a relational, warm style and focuses on practical steps. Sessions blend cognitive-behavioral ideas, acceptance and commitment strategies, and client-centered listening.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working as a clinical psychotherapist with individuals, couples, and families on a broad range of concerns.
What credentials and region does he practice in?
He holds LMFT and LICSW credentials and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.