- Goal oriented
- Practical tools
- Compassionate guide
About Ian
Ian uses a blend of methods that centers on the client’s needs. He often starts with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing techniques help people find their own reasons to change and keep moving forward.
Sessions are goal-focused and practical. Ian helps people work through relationship strains, intimacy concerns, and communication problems. He also supports those coping with grief, trauma, parenting stresses, career challenges, and addiction-related issues.
People dealing with attachment or abandonment worries, ADHD, caregiver strain, or codependency can explore those patterns in therapy. Ian also addresses anger, self-esteem struggles, and feelings of emptiness while helping clients develop daily coping tools.
His approach aims to combine realistic steps with broader meaning-making. Ian and the client plan small experiments, review what works, and adapt strategies over time. He encourages clear goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Approaches that translate to online work
Ian often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing into sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to test new outcomes, which can be done through talk, worksheets, and at-home practice. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and build motivation for change through guided conversation and goal setting.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ian will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then adapt methods as progress is reviewed. This makes therapy collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or making sessions possible when traveling. Many people also find that talk-based methods and goal-focused homework translate well to remote sessions when scheduled thoughtfully.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ian help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, stress, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, and career or motivation problems.
What is Ian's therapeutic style like?
Ian uses a client-centered, practical style that draws mainly on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with influences from Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused techniques, and existential therapy.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years as a Licensed Professional Counselor and over fifteen years of experience working with addiction and mental health in various settings.
Where is Ian licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ian?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.