- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Client-centered
About Ian
Ian Charnley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) with 12 years of experience based in South Dakota. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strains, and anger. He also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, identity questions, ADHD, and career or life changes.
Ian uses straightforward conversation and practical tools in sessions. He helps people notice patterns in thinking and behavior, try small changes, and build skills for managing strong feelings. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts, Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, and Client-Centered methods to keep the focus on the person’s goals.
Sessions are aimed at real-life problems like losing temper at work, growing resentment in close relationships, or coping with another person’s anger. He works with issues such as impulsivity, jealousy, commitment worries, and the fallout from separation or domestic violence. Practical steps and short exercises are common in his work together with exploration of values and decision points.
Ian brings a direct, nonjudgmental manner to conversations about guilt, shame, and difficult memories. He offers coaching-style support for career decisions and helps parents and fathers manage stress related to caregiving and fatherhood. He also addresses compassion fatigue among caregivers and professionals.
People choosing to work with him will find a focus on clear goals, straightforward skill-building, and collaborative planning. New clients are invited to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's concerns. In practice this means sessions emphasize the client's own goals, values, and choices, and the therapist adapts to what matters most to the individual.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT often uses short homework, thought records, and behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and change unhelpful patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for handling intense emotions. Skills such as distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness can be taught in conversation and practiced between sessions to reduce impulsive reactions.
Picking the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That discussion guides whether sessions focus more on skills training, problem solving, or values-driven work.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy day, remove travel time, and support steady skill practice between meetings. Licensed professionals often use online sessions to keep momentum and apply skills directly to everyday situations.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
South Dakota, Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with anger related to relationships, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and reactions after trauma. The profile lists anger among other concerns he helps people with.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses practical conversation and skills-based work. Approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered methods to focus on goals and coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working with mood, relationship, and trauma-related concerns. That span informs his use of evidence-informed tools and coaching elements.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC and LMHP credentials, with licensure noted as SD LPC and NE LMHP. He practices from South Dakota.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on circumstances.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.