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- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and grief
About Ian
Ian Charnley, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP), is licensed in South Dakota and has 12 years of clinical experience. He works with people on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT issues, parenting and intimacy-related problems. He also addresses anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Ian uses straightforward, person-focused methods to help people manage emotions and make practical changes. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and clarify goals. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that feed anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered when people need ways to regulate strong emotions and reduce impulsivity.
Sessions focus on clear steps and real-life problem solving. He helps people practice communication skills, set boundaries, cope with loss, and handle life transitions. Ian also supports those dealing with relationship ruptures, commitment issues, infidelity, and the aftermath of separation.
He brings experience with caregiver stress, fatherhood concerns, isolation and loneliness, and challenges tied to antisocial personality traits. Work can include addressing guilt, shame, jealousy, and forgiveness. Coaching-style conversations are used when clients want direction on career or life changes.
Ian practices in South Dakota and offers services in English. He accepts international clients. Prospective clients should confirm the current session formats before scheduling and follow the site's process to arrange a first appointment.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy is about listening closely and basing work on the client's goals. It helps people clarify what matters and decide what to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive behavior, which can help with anger, self-harm risk, or difficulty with relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. Clients are involved in picking strategies that match their needs and preferences.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to maintain regular contact and practice skills between sessions, which supports steady progress without requiring every meeting to be in person.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
South Dakota, Nebraska
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT matters, parenting and intimacy-related issues, among others.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in practical ways to address symptoms and skills.
How much experience does he have?
Ian has 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal challenges.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds a South Dakota Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential and a Nebraska Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) and practices in South Dakota.
What languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or licensing details during scheduling.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and services are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.