- CBT based
- Motivational tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Ian
Ian Guthrie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with seven years of counseling experience and more than fifteen years working in addiction and mental health settings. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, anger, and career or parenting concerns. Ian also supports people coping with trauma, grief, ADHD, and challenges tied to attachment or abandonment.
He takes a straightforward, practical approach. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, testing new ways of responding, and building small skills that reduce flare-ups of anger and frustration. He uses cognitive tools to shift thoughts and motivational techniques to help people move toward goals.
Ian describes his style as eclectic, grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with influences from Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused techniques, Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness. That means conversations can range from short problem-focused planning to deeper reflection about values and purpose. Mindfulness practices are used to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of triggers.
His background includes long-term work with addiction and mental health across age groups. That experience informs work on communication problems, codependency, and fatherhood issues. Ian also helps people manage compassion fatigue and caregiver stress when those concerns intersect with anger or burnout.
People who choose him should expect practical tasks between sessions and a collaborative plan for change. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to outline goals and next steps.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Ian commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in his work. CBT focuses on spotting and changing thinking and behavior patterns that feed anger and anxiety, which helps with workplace frustration, relationship conflict, and low mood. Motivational Interviewing is a cooperative way of talking that helps people find their own reasons to change and follow through on small, practical steps.He also draws on Mindfulness and Existential ideas when useful. Mindfulness exercises help reduce reactivity by building awareness of bodily sensations and early warning signs. Existential work looks at values and meaning, useful when someone feels stuck or questioning life direction. Ian treats finding the right mix of approaches as a collaborative process and will work with clients to pick techniques that match their goals and day-to-day needs.
Confirm available session formats before booking because this profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use audio-only options when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Licensed professionals can adapt the approaches above to remote work so therapy can focus on practical steps to reduce anger and build better coping in everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, relationship and parenting issues, trauma, grief, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices an eclectic, practical approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with influences from Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused techniques, Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He holds seven years of counseling experience and over fifteen years working in addiction and mental health settings.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Confirm current session formats before booking as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.