About Ivana
Ivana Ross greets people with a calm, practical approach. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in New York with three years of clinical experience.
Background and approach
She aims to help people who are feeling stressed, anxious, or struggling with intimacy, anger, or self-esteem. Sessions are offered in English, Croatian, and Serbian.
Her work focuses on short-term, goal-oriented support and building useful skills. She listens for what matters most and helps people try different tools to manage strong feelings.
Conversations are straightforward and grounded in everyday life instead of clinical jargon. Ivana combines several evidence-informed techniques to match each person's needs.
She draws on methods that help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, techniques that strengthen motivation for change, and brief, solution-focused strategies that target immediate problems. The exact mix depends on the client's goals.
In session she helps people practice new ways of relating and coping. That can mean learning to spot thought patterns, trying small behavioral experiments, or creating clearer plans for handling conflict.
The aim is practical change people can use between appointments. People who choose her often want a collaborative plan rather than a one-size-fits-all program.
She encourages a steady process of trial and adjustment so people can find what works for them. International clients can be seen, and she offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How Ivana Brings Evidence-Based Tools to Online Therapy
Ivana uses cognitive behavioral approaches that help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. This work often focuses on practical exercises, homework, and clear steps to reduce anxiety and manage anger.She also uses solution-focused techniques that concentrate on immediate goals and small, achievable changes. These methods help people identify strengths and try short experiments that can shift day-to-day patterns quickly.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit their situation. Adjustments are made along the way until a helpful plan is found.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people work face to face when a deeper conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, ongoing support, or when messaging fits a person's routine better.
These options make it possible to keep therapy consistent around changing schedules and locations while staying focused on practical skills and progress.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
Also works with
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English, Croatian, Serbian