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Ian Guthrie, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mindfulness techniques
About Ian
Ian Guthrie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with seven years of counseling experience. He lists anxiety, stress, depression, relationship struggles, addiction, and motivation difficulties among the concerns he addresses. Sessions are described as practical and goal-focused rather than abstract.
Ian draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered ideas and motivational interviewing. He uses concrete tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions often look at how thoughts, actions, and moods interact and then try small experiments to see what changes.
He also incorporates elements of solution-focused work and existential thinking. That means he helps people identify next steps, clarify values, and consider what matters most when making choices. Mindfulness techniques are used at times to steady attention and reduce reactivity.
Ian has a long background working in addiction and mental health settings, which informs how he approaches relapse, craving, and recovery planning. He describes helping people work through parenting pressures, caregiver stress, relationship communication, grief, trauma, and work or career transitions.
His style is direct and practical - aiming to move from problem identification to doable changes. The practice supports clients who want structured strategies and short-term skill building as well as those exploring deeper questions about meaning and commitment.
Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and any logistical details they need.
How Ian uses structured approaches in online sessions
Ian primarily blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and existential ideas. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new responses through short, practical experiments that can reduce anxiety or break avoidance. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflecting so goals come from the person, not the therapist. Existential therapy helps people clarify values and face big questions about commitment and meaning when making life changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Ian will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean starting with CBT skills for immediate problems, then moving to motivational techniques or existential conversation as deeper questions arise.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people practice skills where they live and then report back on what happened in real situations.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship difficulties, motivation problems, and life changes such as grief or separation.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then tries small experiments to change behavior and mood. The approach focuses on practical skills you can use between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has seven years as an LPC and over fifteen years working in addiction and mental health settings, which shapes his approach to recovery and relapse planning.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is an LPC licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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