
Ivana Dula
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
105 Hiddenite Church Road, Hiddenite, NC 28636
Let's Connect (828) 382-8498

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, navigating depression, processing trauma, or simply feeling ready to explore the challenges in your life, you’ve taken an important step by considering counseling. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions throughout North Carolina to make prioritizing your mental health as simple and accessible as possible. I believe you are the expert in your own life, with valuable insights and experiences that can guide the path toward healing and growth. Together, we can create a space to explore your goals and develop a plan that works for you.
My approach draws from an eclectic mix of therapeutic theories, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Gestalt techniques, and is always tailored to your unique needs and experiences. I believe in creating a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space—one that allows you to feel seen, heard, and supported as you work toward change and growth.
Counseling is a journey, and my goal is to ensure that our work together feels safe, approachable, and empowering as you step into this process. Taking the first step can feel vulnerable, but you are not alone. Starting counseling is simply giving yourself the space to explore, heal, and connect with your goals in a supportive environment.
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Let's Connect (828) 382-8498

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Ivana Dula
Counselor, LCMHCA
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of North Carolina / A20705 Supervised by Crystal Smith (North Carolina / S12194) Ivana Dula
- Attended Lenoir-Rhyne University, Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2024
- Prelicense by State of North Carolina / A20705
- Certificate from Lenoir-Rhyne University Trauma Certificate / 2024
- Degree/Diploma from Appalachian State University Psychology / 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Gestalt
- Person-Centered
- Trauma Focused