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Online therapist

Ivan Jines

Compassionate, practical help for life’s hard moments

Credentials
LPCC
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Ivan

Ivan Jines is a licensed professional clinical counselor with eleven years of experience based in Kentucky. He offers appointments outside typical daytime hours to fit busy schedules. Ivan focuses on creating flexible support that meets clients where they are in life.

He helps people who are experiencing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Sessions are collaborative and practical, with room to talk through emotions and everyday problems.

Background and approach

He aims to build a calm space where clients can speak openly without judgment. Ivan also works with concerns like grief, parenting challenges, career stress, bipolar disorder, and trauma and abuse. Additional areas he addresses include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, dissociation, and family problems.

He brings steady experience to complex situations that often involve overlapping issues. His approach centers on using evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailoring those methods to each person. That means picking strategies that fit someone’s goals and daily life rather than following one fixed plan.

Ivan keeps sessions focused on practical next steps while also noticing patterns that matter. Appointments are available via multiple online formats and in ways that aim to be convenient for each client. He encourages straightforward conversation about what is working and what needs to change, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Ivan uses evidence-based techniques tailored to each person. One common approach focuses on skill-building for managing strong emotions like anxiety and anger. That work teaches breathing and grounding tools, and practical ways to respond differently in stressful moments. Another approach pays attention to patterns in relationships and attachment. This helps people notice repeated reactions and try new ways of connecting or setting boundaries.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they pick methods and adjust them as progress happens so the plan stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexibility that fits different schedules. Ivan provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to allow sessions outside the 9–5 workday. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent when life is busy, and they let clients use whichever communication style feels most comfortable.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Ivan help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem and major life changes, plus areas such as grief, parenting, career concerns, trauma and bipolar disorder.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a collaborative, practical approach that focuses on honest conversation and real-life steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Ivan has eleven years of clinical experience as a licensed professional clinical counselor.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds LPCC credentials with license number KY LPCC 247523 and is based in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ivan?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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