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Ian Guthrie

Practical, collaborative therapy for real-life change

LPC Missouri

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Ian

Ian Guthrie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri who draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a central framework while blending several other evidence-informed methods.

Background and approach

With seven years as a licensed clinician and more than fifteen years working in addiction and mental health settings, he brings substantial practical experience with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship concerns, motivation, and life transitions. His approach emphasizes collaboration and practical strategy building to help people shift long-standing patterns and pursue meaningful change.

He combines elements of motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, mindfulness, and existential perspectives to tailor sessions to each person's needs. Ian has worked with clients across the lifespan on issues including grief, trauma, parenting and fatherhood concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career-related stress.

Ian aims to support clients in developing clear goals, new coping skills, and sustainable plans for growth. He accepts international clients and offers video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging sessions, and works with clients who seek help for a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

Practical approaches for online therapy and growth

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, addiction-related patterns, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a respectful therapeutic relationship to support clients as they explore values and make choices that align with their goals. Existential Therapy invites reflection on meaning, responsibility, and life direction, helping people navigate major transitions, grief, and questions about purpose.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself, and Ian treats this as a collaborative process. He will help clients evaluate which methods fit their needs and goals, adapting techniques from different models to build a personalized plan that feels practical and doable.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow clients to receive consistent support from wherever they are, fit sessions into busy schedules, and use different communication styles as therapy progresses.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ian commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and fatherhood issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, and career stress.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His style is collaborative and practical, centered on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with influences from motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, mindfulness, and existential therapy.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Ian has seven years as a licensed counselor and over fifteen years of experience working in addiction and mental health settings before and during licensure.
What credentials and location information are on record?
He holds the LPC credential with license number MO LPC 2016035081 and practices from Missouri.
Can someone who lives outside the US work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers services to people located outside the United States.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English