- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- Guilt and shame
About Ivan
Ivan Glagola is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with four years of professional experience. He works with adults struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and depression. He also focuses on issues such as abandonment, communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
Ivan uses direct conversation and practical steps to help people sort out what feels most urgent. Sessions are aimed at making difficult feelings clearer and testing small changes that might feel manageable. He adapts the conversation to each person's situation rather than following a single script.
His background includes clinical work across state lines in North Carolina and South Carolina. That experience shaped how he handles relationship and trauma-related issues, often by looking at patterns that repeat in daily life. He pays attention to communication habits that keep people stuck and works on practical ways to shift them.
When guilt or shame are present, Ivan focuses on understanding where those feelings come from and what they ask of the person now. He helps people name the feeling, examine the story attached to it, and consider concrete steps forward, including rebuilding trust in oneself and with others when appropriate.
People who reach out can expect steady, plainspoken conversation and clear next steps after sessions. To start, visitors choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Ivan works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing patterns in thinking and behavior. One common approach aims to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new interpretations in everyday situations; this helps with anxiety, mood problems, and guilt by making thoughts less automatic. Another approach looks at interaction patterns and communication habits to reduce conflict and improve relationship skills; it can help people who feel stuck by practicing different ways of speaking and responding.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client decide collaboratively which techniques fit the person's goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying one method for a few sessions and adapting based on what actually helps.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed in the profile. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into daily life because they remove travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or make scheduling around work and childcare simpler. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to continue steady conversational work, practice communication exercises in real time, and set concrete action steps to try between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with most?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and depression, with added focus on guilt and shame and related issues.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He helps people name the feeling, look at the story behind it, and try small practical steps to test new ways of thinking and acting.
What is his clinical experience?
He has four years of professional experience working in clinical settings across North Carolina and South Carolina.
What credentials and location information are listed?
He holds LCMHC in North Carolina and LPC in South Carolina and practices from South Carolina.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He accepts international clients; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.