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Ian Schroeder

Compassionate, practical counseling for life transitions

LPC, LMHC Oregon

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

Ian Schroeder, LPC, LMHC brings 15 years of clinical experience to his work in Oregon, guiding people through stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship challenges, and gender dysphoria.

Background and approach

He frames counseling as a collaborative journey, meeting clients where they are and helping them clarify goals while honoring the strengths that have carried them this far. His lived experience with addiction and recovery informs his empathy and understanding when supporting clients working on related concerns.

He blends person-centered and trauma-informed perspectives with practical interventions drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies. Sessions focus on building skills, exploring meaningful change, and creating a tailored plan that fits each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

Ian emphasizes shared decision making so that treatment evolves in response to the client’s preferences and progress. Ian offers services in English and practices under the credentials OR LPC C6086 and WA LMHC LH 61433442.

He works with a broad range of concerns including depression, eating and parenting issues, self-esteem, career transitions, anger, and coping with life changes, and includes coaching-oriented strategies when helpful.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Ian frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression, and it often includes practical homework and skill-building between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead to explore values, goals, and personal strengths.

He also draws on EMDR for trauma-related work, using structured processing to help clients reprocess distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. This method is often paired with other techniques and is offered when trauma processing aligns with a client's readiness and goals.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review needs, preferences, and progress together and adjust methods as therapy unfolds to ensure the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These formats support regular contact, brief check-ins, and continued momentum between in-depth appointments while making it easier to access care from home or work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ian commonly address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and family issues, eating concerns, parenting, self-esteem, career and depression, as well as coping with life changes and coaching needs.
What is Ian's therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and person-centered, integrating trauma-informed care and practical techniques to help clients set goals and build useful skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Ian has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of behavioral health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials with license details OR LPC C6086 and WA LMHC LH 61433442, and provides services from Oregon.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for therapy sessions?
Ian offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseAnger management

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Gender dysphoria

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Oregon, Washington

Languages

English