Ivanna Troch-Candelo, LPC

Ivanna Troch-Candelo, LPC, helps people facing relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and career change. She offers a calm, attentive presence and a straightforward way of talking that most people find easy to follow. Sessions focus on small, practical steps as well as honest conversation about feelings and patterns.

Her work also addresses attachment concerns, communication problems, control or avoidance patterns, and struggles with guilt or shame. She supports people dealing with immigration-related stress and first responder experiences. Ivanna pays attention to how cultural background and life role shape difficult choices and emotions.

In sessions she focuses on connection and self-compassion. That means learning clearer ways to say what matters, practicing new reactions to old hurts, and naming patterns that get in the way. She balances practical skill-building with time to process painful memories and losses.

Ivanna draws on three years of clinical experience as a licensed professional counselor in Texas. She offers therapy in both English and Spanish and aims to make conversations feel respectful and direct. People meet her when they want support through big transitions or to change recurring relationship patterns.

To begin, she asks about what feels most urgent and what a better life would look like. From there she and the client set simple goals and check progress together.

Practical approaches and how online therapy can help

Ivanna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine talking through patterns with hands-on skills. One common approach focuses on improving communication skills so people can say what they need and set clearer boundaries; this helps with relationship strain and recurring conflicts. Another approach centers on processing trauma and grief in small steps, helping people tolerate painful memories and reduce their daily impact.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ivanna will talk with each person about goals, past experiences, and what feels most useful. Together they adjust techniques and pace so the work fits the client’s needs and comfort level.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. When you begin, you'll discuss what session format and rhythm suit your life best, so therapy can be practical and sustainable.