Ian Guthrie , LPC

Ian Guthrie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with about seven years of professional counseling experience and more than a decade and a half working in addiction and mental health. He has supported a wide range of clients, from children to older adults, helping with concerns such as anxiety and stress, depression, relationship difficulties, addiction, and low motivation.

Clients often seek a fresh perspective or practical strategies to move past long-standing obstacles and create meaningful change. Ian works collaboratively to develop realistic plans and tools that fit each person’s situation, recognizing that starting change can feel intimidating and that steady support can make progress more attainable.

His approach is eclectic and grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with strong influences from Motivational Interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and existential psychotherapy. Ian integrates these methods to address thinking patterns, strengthen motivation, and explore personal values so clients can pursue clearer goals and healthier routines.

Ian provides professional guidance across life stages and diverse challenges, and he looks forward to partnering with clients who are ready to work toward better functioning, restored hope, and sustained growth.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Ian Guthrie incorporates several practical, research-informed approaches to help clients make measurable progress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, motivation issues, and many stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing centers on strengthening a person’s own motivation for change by exploring ambivalence and building commitment; it is especially helpful for addiction, readiness to change, and improving engagement in treatment. Existential Therapy invites exploration of meaning, values, and personal responsibility, supporting clients facing major life transitions, grief, or questions about purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ian works collaboratively with each client and with other licensed professionals when appropriate to determine which methods best align with the client’s goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet people where they are. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access consistent support without commuting, adapt scheduling to daily life, and continue work between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain momentum and integrate therapeutic tools into everyday routines.