- CBT-based approach
- Motivational guidance
- Focus on codependency
About Ian
Ian Guthrie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri. He brings seven years of formal counseling experience and many more years working with addiction and mental health concerns. Ian frames therapy as a practical process to help people change patterns that no longer serve them and move toward clearer goals.
He uses a blend of approaches with a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused techniques, existential ideas, and mindfulness inform his work. Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps, and strategies that fit day-to-day life.
Common concerns Ian addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship struggles, and self-esteem. He also lists codependency, attachment issues, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, ADHD, and career stress among his focus areas. The goal is to help people find realistic ways to cope and make change.
Ian emphasizes collaboration and practical planning. He helps people identify patterns, set achievable goals, and try different strategies between sessions. Sessions can include reflection, behavioral experiments, and direct problem-solving depending on what feels most useful.
He welcomes conversations about what someone hopes to achieve in therapy and how to get there. Prospective clients can expect straightforward talk, concrete steps, and a focus on building momentum toward the changes they want.
How Ian's Approaches Fit Online Work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person seeking help. It helps people feel understood and clarifies personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a practical, skills-based approach that looks at thoughts and behaviors and helps people try different actions to change how they feel.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which combination of methods to use and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. It also allows for continued work during life transitions and when scheduling across time zones. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, motivational conversations, and client-centered listening to remote sessions, helping people practice new skills between meetings and track progress over time.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns among other problems.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is practical and collaborative, 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 a Licensed Professional Counselor and over a decade and a half of work in addiction and mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
The listing shows LPC as the credential and Missouri as the practicing location.
Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and the subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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