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- CBT focused work
- Motivational interviewing
- Client-centered approach
About Ian
Ian Guthrie, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri, has seven years of formal counseling experience and over fifteen years working in addiction and mental health settings. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and motivation. Ian describes his approach as eclectic and grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with influences from Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused techniques, and existential therapy.
Ian helps people who feel stuck or burned out to set practical goals. He uses straightforward conversations to identify patterns that keep problems going. He works with mood issues such as bipolar disorder and depression, and with substance use and recovery challenges.
In sessions he draws on Client-Centered Therapy ideas to listen and understand each person’s perspective. He applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thinking and behavior patterns and to build concrete coping skills. Motivational Interviewing techniques are used to strengthen willingness to change and to support commitment to goals.
Ian also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, communication problems, attachment concerns, and parenting stress. He notes experience with trauma, grief, and caregiver strain. He lists additional focus areas such as ADHD, codependency, and fatherhood issues.
People who choose Ian can expect practical strategies, goal-oriented sessions, and a collaborative tone. He accepts international clients and conducts work in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the site.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to each person and helping them feel understood so they can describe goals and preferences. This approach helps when someone needs a space to clarify values and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and motivation problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals and try different methods as needed. This is a collaborative process that uses client input to shape what happens in sessions.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the original biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-in visits. It also makes it possible to continue care across locations when schedules or circumstances change. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques like CBT and Motivational Interviewing to a remote setting to keep sessions focused and practical.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works on stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and parenting issues, and related areas such as trauma, grief, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
What is his therapy style?
His style is eclectic and client-centered, based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with influences from Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years as a licensed counselor and more than fifteen years of experience in addiction and mental health work.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He holds an LPC license in Missouri and lists Missouri as his location.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients outside the U.S.?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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