Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
How Ian works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC, LMHC
- Licensed in
- Oregon, Washington
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ian
Ian Schroeder is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage anger, stress, and anxiety. He also supports people facing addiction, trauma, relationship and parenting challenges, and questions around gender. Ian uses straightforward, goal-focused work so people leave sessions with practical next steps.
He approaches counseling as a partner. Sessions are person-centered and trauma-informed, which means Ian pays attention to each persons history and strengths. He listens first, then helps set clear goals to move forward.
Background and approach
Ian draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems stuck. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. EMDR is part of his toolkit for addressing traumatic memory when that comes up in treatment.
He speaks English and practices in Oregon. Ian has personal experience with addiction and recovery, and he brings that perspective into work with people facing similar struggles. He also supports people with gender dysphoria and those seeking gender-affirming counseling.
Ian has 15 years of counseling experience and holds LPC and LMHC credentials. His sessions focus on clear steps, real-life skills, and matches a plan to each persons needs. Practical strategies are emphasized alongside listening and emotional support.
What Ian works with
Everything Ian lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ian's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Gender dysphoria
Approaches Ian lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at the clients pace. Online sessions using this approach focus on building trust, clarifying goals, and helping people make choices that fit their life circumstances. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going; online CBT commonly includes practical exercises, structured homework, and skills people can use between sessions to manage anger, anxiety, or stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses distressing memories and reactions; when used online it involves guided processing adapted for video or phone work and is applied when trauma is a focus.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Ian will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. He tailors the plan as progress is made and as priorities change, so clients help shape the path forward.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill teaching and EMDR-style work, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins or when people prefer typing. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or travel and keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Ian
What concerns does Ian commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, eating concerns, parenting strain, self esteem, career questions, depression, coping with life changes, and LGBT related matters including gender dysphoria.
What is his therapeutic style?
Ian takes a person-centered and trauma-informed approach, partnering with people to set goals and build practical skills. He focuses on listening first and then creating manageable steps for change.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 15 years of experience in counseling, including personal experience with addiction and recovery that informs his work with related concerns.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Oregon.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.