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Ivana Ayala-Esslinger

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC (she, her)

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828 SW Palm City Rd., Stuart, FL 34994
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Available both in-person and online
828 SW Palm City Rd. Stuart, FL 34994
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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 Ivana Ayala-Esslinger now for a free 15 minute consultation - (772) 758-1453

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

828 SW Palm City Rd.

Stuart, FL 34994 map

(772) 758-1453
My website
I have daytime and evening appointments in person and online via-video during the week. High risk clients take priority for in-person.
I specialize in Grief, Life Transitions and Trauma and PTSD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Welcome to my profile! Check out my website at Lilypadcounselingandwellnesscenter.com. Reach out for free 15-minute consultation.
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
Let's Connect (772) 758-1453
Photo of Ivana Ayala-Esslinger, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

828 SW Palm City Rd.

Stuart, FL 34994 map

(772) 758-1453
My website
I have daytime and evening appointments in person and online via-video during the week. High risk clients take priority for in-person.
I specialize in Grief, Life Transitions and Trauma and PTSD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Welcome to my profile! Check out my website at Lilypadcounselingandwellnesscenter.com. Reach out for free 15-minute consultation.
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Private pay has privacy benefits. As private pay client you receive individual curated treatment that is not confined by insurance limitations. We have freedoms to explore integrative healing modalities.
Photo of Ivana Ayala-Esslinger, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (772) 758-1453
"
Private pay has privacy benefits. As private pay client you receive individual curated treatment that is not confined by insurance limitations. We have freedoms to explore integrative healing modalities.
Photo of Ivana Ayala-Esslinger, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (772) 758-1453

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH22887 Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
  • Attended Florida Atlantic University, Ed. S in Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2018
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Florida Atlantic University Specialist Degree/Post Master's / 2018
  • Degree/Diploma from Southern Connecticut State University Master's Degree / 2010
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I have 20 years of experience in the counseling profession with vulnerable populations. My focus is holistic and open to the unlimited forms of healing available to us ancient and modern. I am a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional
Photo of Ivana Ayala-Esslinger, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (772) 758-1453
"
I have 20 years of experience in the counseling profession with vulnerable populations. My focus is holistic and open to the unlimited forms of healing available to us ancient and modern. I am a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional
Photo of Ivana Ayala-Esslinger, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Call or 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
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I also offer Workshops and Half-Day Healer's Retreat for Therapist's, Health Care Worker, First Responders, Energy Healers, CEO's and Entrepreneurs in service. In Stuart, FL. Palm Beach Gardens, FL. A Half Day local Retreat to tend to self, engage in psychoeducation, experiential learning through expressive modalities. Can be curated for groups and smaller workshops.
Photo of Ivana Ayala-Esslinger, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (772) 758-1453
"
I also offer Workshops and Half-Day Healer's Retreat for Therapist's, Health Care Worker, First Responders, Energy Healers, CEO's and Entrepreneurs in service. In Stuart, FL. Palm Beach Gardens, FL. A Half Day local Retreat to tend to self, engage in psychoeducation, experiential learning through expressive modalities. Can be curated for groups and smaller workshops.
Photo of Ivana Ayala-Esslinger, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (772) 758-1453

Endorsement

Krista Puente Trefz
Krista Puente Trefz
PsychologistPsyD
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger is caring, and compassionate. Her somatic work is nurturing and holistic. She's incredible at teaching mindfulness and creates a sense of calm with her clients. Highly recommend her for individual therapy and her grief groups.

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
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Holistic and Integrative modalities such as CBT, mindfulness, tapping, Yoga Nidra and the option of intensives where you embark on a transformative therapeutic journey spanning 3-4 hours. Dive deep into healing, addressing challenging emotions, and preparing for daily life transitions. Accelerate healing! This can equivalent to months of weekly sessions. Experience profound growth and inner peace.
Photo of Ivana Ayala-Esslinger, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (772) 758-1453
"
Holistic and Integrative modalities such as CBT, mindfulness, tapping, Yoga Nidra and the option of intensives where you embark on a transformative therapeutic journey spanning 3-4 hours. Dive deep into healing, addressing challenging emotions, and preparing for daily life transitions. Accelerate healing! This can equivalent to months of weekly sessions. Experience profound growth and inner peace.
Photo of Ivana Ayala-Esslinger, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (772) 758-1453

Groups


Location

Primary Location

828 SW Palm City Rd.

Stuart, FL 34994

(772) 758-1453
"
I have daytime and evening appointments in person and online via-video during the week. High risk clients take priority for in-person.
Photo of Ivana Ayala-Esslinger, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (772) 758-1453
"
I have daytime and evening appointments in person and online via-video during the week. High risk clients take priority for in-person.
Photo of Ivana Ayala-Esslinger, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (772) 758-1453