- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mindfulness techniques
About Ian
Ian Guthrie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with seven years of clinical practice and more than fifteen years of experience in addiction and mental health settings. He works with adults on problems such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, addiction, and low motivation. Ian also lists young adult issues among his focus areas and often supports people navigating early adulthood transitions.
He uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a base for his work, and he draws on Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused techniques, existential ideas, and mindfulness when they fit the client’s needs. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and clearer thinking about goals.
Ian’s background includes extensive work with addiction and a wide range of mental health concerns. He has helped people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar conditions, parenting strain, and career frustration. He also lists areas such as attachment and abandonment, codependency, and intimacy-related issues.
In a typical session he listens to what feels most urgent, looks for small changes that bring relief, and helps build strategies people can use between meetings. He frames therapy as a collaborative effort where the client’s priorities guide the plan. His years in addiction work inform a direct, practical style focused on measurable steps.
Ian provides services in English and accepts international clients. He practices in Missouri as an LPC. To begin, readers can use the site’s matching tool to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Ian’s approaches translate to online work
Ian regularly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused, and it can help with anxiety, depression, motivation, and habits linked to addiction.He also uses Client-Centered approaches that prioritize the person’s goals and experience. That means conversations focus on what matters to the client and on building strategies that fit their life. Motivational Interviewing appears in his work when people are weighing change; it helps clarify reasons for change and build momentum.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work. Ian works with clients to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and real-life constraints. He treats the choice as collaborative and will adjust the plan as progress or needs change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people keep therapy during moves or school and job changes. Many licensed professionals use online sessions to maintain regular contact and carry forward practical homework between meetings.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, low motivation and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a mix of approaches grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with influences from Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused work, existential ideas and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years as an LPC and more than fifteen years working in addiction and mental health settings.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in the state of Missouri.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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