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Ian Guthrie, LPC

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Ian

Ian Guthrie is an LPC based in Missouri who blends practical, evidence-informed methods to help people navigate stress, mood concerns, addiction, relationship struggles, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He has seven years as a licensed professional counselor and more than fifteen years of experience working in addiction and mental health settings, which informs a pragmatic, goal-oriented style focused on building skills and restoring motivation.

His approach draws primarily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combined with motivational techniques, solution-focused tools, and existential thinking to help clients clarify values and create actionable plans. Ian emphasizes collaboration, listening closely to each person’s priorities and tailoring strategies to meet immediate challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, or career and parenting pressures.

He also addresses related areas such as attachment and communication difficulties, codependency, caregiver stress, and intimacy concerns. Ian accepts English-speaking clients in Missouri and internationally, and he offers multiple online session formats to fit different schedules.

Prospective clients are guided through a brief matching process to get started and to find the best path forward based on their needs and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online delivery

Ian commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in his work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build concrete coping skills. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental method that helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen internal motivation, which can be especially useful when addressing addiction, procrastination, or commitment to change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ian works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. He tailors interventions over time, combining elements from different approaches to match what a client needs in the moment and over the longer term.

Online therapy with Ian is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to schedule around work, family, or geographic constraints, and they allow clients to continue consistent care from varied locations and time zones.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ian address?
He works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, grief, parenting and career challenges, and ADHD among other areas.
How would you describe Ian's therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and pragmatic, rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with influences from Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused techniques, and existential therapy to help clients set goals and build skills.
What is his professional background?
Ian holds seven years of experience as a licensed counselor and has over fifteen years working in addiction and mental health settings, which shapes his work with motivation and recovery.
Where is Ian licensed to practice?
He is licensed as an LPC in Missouri with license number MO LPC 2016035081 and provides services from that location while accepting clients internationally.
Does he offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are conducted in English; he is available to work with English-speaking clients including those outside the United States.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give clients a range of ways to connect depending on preference and schedule.
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.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist 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

What Ian can help with

Ian Guthrie works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

Ian works with addiction and mental health.

Ian works with children and elderly.

How Ian approaches therapy

Ian's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

Experience and training

Ian is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri, with 7 years of clinical experience.