- CBT grounded
- Motivational focus
- Works with trauma
About Ian
Ian Guthrie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with seven years of licensed practice. He brings long-term experience in addiction and mental health and aims to help people find practical ways forward. Ian speaks English and accepts international clients.
Ian uses a blend of approaches with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a foundation. He also draws on Motivational Interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and existential ideas to shape sessions. That mix is meant to help people set clear goals and try new ways of coping.
People come to Ian for a wide range of concerns. He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship troubles, parenting strain, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges around self-esteem and motivation. He also focuses on issues such as attachment and abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.
In sessions Ian aims to create straightforward, goal-oriented plans. He helps clients break big problems into small steps and test changes between meetings. Conversations balance practical skill work with time to reflect on meaning and values.
Ian encourages a collaborative approach. He listens for what matters most to each person and adjusts techniques to fit their goals. If someone wants coaching-style support, symptom-focused work, or help making sense of life changes, he shapes sessions around that need.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people identify their own goals. It supports people who need space to make sense of feelings and clarify what matters to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches specific skills and small experiments to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and change unhelpful habits.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find internal motivation for change by exploring ambivalence and personal values. It can be useful when someone feels stuck about making changes related to addiction, health, or behavior.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.
Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises, homework, and breathing or mindfulness practices to fit remote sessions so therapeutic work can continue alongside daily responsibilities.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counselor address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related struggles.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
Sessions are goal-oriented and practical, built on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with influences from Motivational Interviewing, solution-focused work, and existential ideas.
What experience does the counselor bring?
The counselor has seven years as a Licensed Professional Counselor and over fifteen years working in addiction and mental health settings.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in the state of Missouri and practices out of that state.
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; please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to start working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.