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Ian Charnley

Practical, compassionate therapy for real-life challenges

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Credentials
LPC, LMHP
Experience
12 years
Licensed in
South Dakota, Nebraska
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Ian

Ian Charnley is a licensed therapist who focuses on practical help for everyday struggles. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship problems. He also offers guidance around parenting, intimacy concerns, career stress, and identity questions.

Ian brings a calm, straightforward manner to sessions and aims to make conversations feel useful from the first meeting. Ian uses a mix of well-established methods to match each person's needs.

Background and approach

He draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and build new habits. He also uses client-centered work to make space for a person's values and lived experience. Over 12 years of practice have shaped a style that is both practical and compassionate.

He pays attention to patterns like impulsivity, anger, and communication breakdowns. Ian also addresses issues that can follow trauma and abuse, and he helps people cope with major life changes. Ian holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential and the Licensed Mental Health Practitioner credential.

His license numbers are SD LPC LPC20644 and NE LMHP 4207. He sees clients based in South Dakota and accepts international clients for remote sessions. Sessions are offered in English and available in several online formats.

He works with each person to choose a plan that fits their schedule and goals. To start, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental space. It helps people clarify their values and make decisions that feel right for them. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Ian will work together with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning helps shape session goals and the skills practiced between meetings.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, to check in between appointments, and to keep momentum during stressful times. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach CBT techniques, guide values-focused work, and support emotion regulation in ways that fit each person's routine.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ian help with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and identity-related concerns among other topics.
What is Ian's therapeutic style?
He blends client-centered listening with practical techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help change unhelpful thinking and build coping skills.
How much experience does this therapist have?
Ian has 12 years of experience working with people on mood, relationship, and life-change challenges.
What credentials and region are associated with Ian?
He holds LPC and LMHP credentials with license numbers SD LPC LPC20644 and NE LMHP 4207, and he practices from South Dakota.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients for remote work.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with Ian?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
South Dakota, Nebraska
Languages
English

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