Ivana
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
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You’re the one people come to for support — the therapist, healer, or helper who holds space for everyone else.
But lately, you’re exhausted. You’re carrying too much, and you don’t have a place to put your own pain.
I specialize in working with therapists, healers, and people in caregiving professions who are experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue, and emotional overwhelm.
This is a space where you don’t have to be the strong one. You get to be human, too.
I understand what it’s like to be the one others rely on — and how hard it can be to ask for support yourself.
Many of the people I work with feel deeply — they care about their clients, patients, and communities, and often carry that emotional weight long after the workday ends.
In our sessions, we slow things down. Instead of performing or analyzing yourself, you’ll have space to process what you’ve been holding — at your own pace, without judgment.
My approach integrates traditional therapy with mind-body and, if it resonates with you, spiritual practices. This may include techniques like breathwork, Internal Family Systems, guided imagery, or other reflective practices that help you reconnect with yourself. You’ve spent years helping others heal. You deserve a space where you can do the same.
Call or Email Ivana Ayala-Esslinger now for a free 15 minute consultation - (772) 758-1453
Let's Connect (772) 758-1453

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (772) 758-1453
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH22887 Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended Florida Atlantic University, Ed. S in Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2018
- Degree/Diploma from Florida Atlantic University Specialist Degree/Post Master's / 2018
- Degree/Diploma from Southern Connecticut State University Master's Degree / 2010
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (772) 758-1453
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- First Responders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (772) 758-1453
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Native American
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Native American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Expressive Arts
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Spiritual Counseling
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (772) 758-1453
Groups
Half Day Healers Retreat
June 13, Stuart, Fl and June 27th, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Take a few hours to lighten the mood, go inward and tend gently to the need for relaxation, peace and release. Special populations-Therapists, Health Care workers, First Responders, Energy practitioners and the like... Check out my website for more info and to register.
Expertise
Caregivers
First Responders
Spirituality
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$220-$230
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Location
Nearby Areas
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (772) 758-1453