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Ian Charnley, LPC, LMHP
South Dakota
Licensed counselor - Anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Ian
Ian Charnley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) with 12 years of clinical experience in South Dakota. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. He also helps with parenting strain, career stress, ADHD, and other life changes.
Ian uses practical, goal-focused work to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and dialectical approaches. Sessions emphasize concrete skills, clearer communication, and problem-solving rather than long theory talks.
In session he helps people reduce overwhelming feelings by breaking problems into manageable steps. That can mean testing different ways of responding, practicing new behaviors, and tracking progress between meetings. He supports work on self-esteem, anger, impulse control, and relationship patterns in direct, structured ways.
Ian brings experience with a wide range of concerns, including trauma recovery, bipolar mood questions, issues around intimacy, and caregiver stress. He also addresses focal areas such as infidelity, commitment doubts, and isolation without assuming one single route to change. He uses motivational interviewing and narrative ideas when they fit the client's goals.
Clients can expect focused sessions that aim to identify patterns and build specific skills for day-to-day life. Ian accepts international clients and conducts his work in English. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats with the practice.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Ian frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions tend to include clear goals, brief skill exercises, and homework tasks that support change between meetings.He also integrates client-centered methods that focus on the client's perspective and priorities, giving space for someone to tell their story in their own words. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) elements are used when emotion regulation and interpersonal skills are priorities, with concrete tools for managing intense feelings and improving communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences rather than imposing a single model. That collaboration can include trying a short block of CBT-focused sessions or mixing in DBT or motivational interviewing techniques as needed.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets sessions focus on practicing skills in real-life settings and reviewing progress between meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
South Dakota, Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, and related problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, structured work that highlights unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on skill practice, behavior change, and clearer communication.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working with a range of mood, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LMHP credentials and is based in South Dakota.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats with the practice before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to 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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