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Ivan Novak

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Panic disorders
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I work with people who are diligent, capable, and doing well in life, but still feel stuck with anxiety, overthinking, or a sense that something just feels off. In therapy, we’ll take time to understand the patterns shaping your thoughts, relationships, and sense of direction so you can move toward more clarity, resilience, and meaningful change.

My approach to therapy

I have an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas and an M.P.A. from the University of Washington in Seattle. I also spent 15 years living and working overseas in education and sustainable development. My approach is warm, supportive, and tailored to your strengths, using ACT, CBT, Person-Centered, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you accept emotions, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build practical momentum.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, we’ll look at the bigger picture of your well-being, including medical history, mental health concerns, relationships, stressors, and other parts of life that may be affecting you. From there, we’ll start creating a personalized plan that feels grounded, clear, and aligned with your goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Participatory, Warm, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    Other - Masters at University of Washington, Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at University of Texas San Antonio
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Panic disorders
  • More specialties
    Sleep disorder, Anger management, Men's issues, Relationship issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Processing (CPT), Strength-Based, Humanistic, Attachment Based, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English