Mindfulness Centered Psychotherapy

Stella Mehari _{on Google}

Apr 21st, 2021

Ivan is a great person and therapist. I specially like his mindfulness based approach. Working with Ivan thought me to notice my body's sensations whenever I am straggling emotionally. I leaned about emotion to body relationship. Most importantly I learn to question the way I think about different situations which was causing me suffering. Ivan gives you the space to discover and analyze your inner world and cultivate self-awarnees. He is a very good listener and asks amazing questions which helps you to reflect in a deeper way. I like working with Ivan. He has been very instrumental on my self-growth.

Danielle Saunders _{on Google}

Feb 17th, 2020

Ivan is a warm, thoughtful and insightful therapist. As a colleague, he is reliable, grounded and responsible. Highly recommend his services for mindfulness and resolving childhood trauma.

Brandon Falicki _{on Google}

Dec 4th, 2019

Ivan is a great therapist! He taught me to question why I was feeling the way I was. Life is full of triggers and there is an appropriate way to handle them. me and him addressed my trauma! He taught me that life is not black and white; that everyone is different and have a reason for being who they are! He taught me not to be so hateful toward people I didn't even know! To be honest, I had a pretty screwed up mindset, but Ivan helped me address it! See, therapy isn't meant to fix someone; it is rather becoming comfortable in your own skin, addressing your issues, and then you start to improve yourself! I still struggle with depression sometimes but I will always remember the sessions we had! He also taught me to take risks, which I'm still working myself up to lol! Thank you for the great therapy! You have to have self love! He is also very straight up and honest; no B.S and no criticism! If I have another issue, I'll definitely go back to him! I actually looked forward to the sessions we had, even though sometimes, it took me a while to understand the emotions I was having! Also taught me that I should slow down my thoughts and really think deeply!
P.S There is nothing wrong with going to therapy! The only thing that is wrong is not getting help when you really need it. Also, he taught me that it is ok for men to have emotions and not to tough it out lol! Also, don't rush therapy, take your time! The issues you have won't go away in one session; it takes a while!

Denise D. _{on Yelp}

Oct 22nd, 2019

I benefited a great deal from my year-long therapy sessions with Ivan. His empathy, candidness and tremendous skill as a therapist not only helped me navigate a most difficult time in my life, but taught me about myself and how I could live more deeply and joyfully.For anyone looking for an excellent therapist in the Bay Area, I'd highly recommend Ivan. It's been over six months since I ended my therapy but I continue to benefit from the healing that came through the sessions with Ivan, and I have much gratitude for that.

Danielle S. _{on Yelp}

Apr 21st, 2019

Ivan has helped a lot of clients with delicate work of understanding their childhoods and patterns of intimacy. He uses a mindfulness relational model that is present-moment focused and works really well for real change in the lives of his clients. As his colleague, I highly recommend him.