- Relationship dynamics
- Trauma recovery
- Guilt and shame
About Ivanna
Ivanna Troch-Candelo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing relationship struggles, family tension, trauma and abuse, grief, and career transitions. She also addresses issues like attachment patterns, avoidance, commitment concerns, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Ivanna uses practical conversation and skill-building in sessions. She focuses on communication skills and on noticing patterns that get in the way of the life someone wants. People work on specific problems such as control issues, impulsivity, or managing the fallout from immigration or disaster-related experiences.
Her approach pays attention to culture and identity. She includes discussions about gender, sexuality, and the effects of being a first responder or connected to military life when relevant. Sessions may include looking at family of origin issues and how those early relationships shape current behavior.
Ivanna also helps people process grief and questions of purpose during life transitions such as pregnancy, midlife changes, or career shifts. She offers Spanish and English language options for conversation and support.
She frames therapy as collaborative and practical. Clients can expect focused conversations, communication practice, and work on reducing shame and guilt that linger from past choices or circumstances. To begin, prospective clients use the site matching process to schedule a first session.
Evidence-based approaches used in online sessions
Ivanna works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes communication skills training to improve how people express needs and set boundaries, which helps with relationship conflict and commitment issues. Another approach concentrates on processing trauma and related emotions through structured talk and coping strategies, which can reduce the intensity of intrusive memories and shame.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and make decisions with the client based on goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. This collaborative process helps shape the treatment plan and the techniques used week to week.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so prospective clients should confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten the time spent on travel, or allow a quick check-in during a work break. They also let clients choose whether they prefer to speak in English or Spanish. Ask about the available session types when you use the site matching process to schedule your first appointment.
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 issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and career transitions. Additional focus areas include attachment, communication problems, and guilt and shame.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and skills-based, with a focus on communication practice and noticing unhelpful patterns. Therapy is framed as collaborative problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a clinician working with adults on the issues listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
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.
What do I do to start a first session?
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.