Meet Dr. Karla Ivankovich:
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Communication and Relationship Expert
Dr. Karla Ivankovich is a board certified Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who provides both individuals and couples therapy. The mission of her practice is to provide counseling to individuals and couples experiencing difficulty, especially as it relates to communication and intimacy. This
is done by challenging negative belief systems and addressing maladaptive coping mechanisms to get to the heart of who someone is, what they want, individually or together. Join us as we learn more about her passion and her recently released book...
~Share something you are passionate about:
I am passionate about teaching others to enjoy the openness of honest communication. Without realizing it, the way each of us was raised plays a significant role in our willingness to engage in conversations that are difficult. For years, I have witnessed people struggle with opening up about issues of intimacy simply because they were too afraid to talk about the topic. Add in the taboo topic of sex and the fear of rejection can be paralyzing. Teaching people to engage in authentic communication opens the doors to a world of amazement.
~What are some ways you are helping to bring this forward in the world?
Both in my practice and in the classroom, I work to foster an environment where open communication becomes the dialogue of choice. By creating a safe space to initiate conversations of an intimate nature, couples can learn to open the door to not only expressing their deepest desires, but to having them fulfilled.
~Describe something our readers today can look forward to discovering in your book, Let’s Finally Talk About Sex:
First, this book will help the reader explore their own experience as it relates to communicating about issues of an intimate or sexual nature from their familial, religious or cultural perspectives. Then it will help the reader unravel the mystery of communication between partners to unlock the tools to aid in future discussions with powerful outcomes.