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Ian Schroeder

Ian Schroeder

LPC, LMHC

Oregon

Supportive counselor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC, LMHC
License
LPC, Oregon / C6086; LMHC, Washington / LH 61433442
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Oregon

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    • Motivational approach
    • Gender affirming support
    • Addiction recovery experience

    About Ian

    Ian Schroeder is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and the effects of trauma. He works with people facing relationship and family strain, parenting or career pressures, eating concerns, low self-esteem, anger, and identity questions including gender dysphoria. He uses a partnership style that centers the person's goals and values.

    He describes his role as walking alongside people toward healing, not telling them what to do. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, clarifying goals, and choosing practical steps that fit each person's life. He draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change, and uses client-centered listening to keep the work collaborative.

    Ian brings personal experience with addiction and recovery to his clinical work, which he says helps him connect with people facing similar struggles. He also focuses on gender-affirming counseling and support for people in the LGBTQIA2S+ community. That background informs how he talks about identity, safety, and next steps.

    His therapeutic toolbox includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing alongside solution-focused and mindfulness techniques. These are used flexibly to meet practical goals like reducing worry, improving mood, or managing cravings.

    Ian holds licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor and as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He practices in Oregon and offers sessions in English. People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to clarify values and decide on small steps. This approach can be useful for addiction, habit change, or any area where motivation matters.

    Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the client's lead. It helps people feel heard, work through identity questions like gender dysphoria, and build confidence to try new behaviors.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches specific skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful behavior patterns.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences rather than using one single technique.

    The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people appreciate the practical advantages of online work: it can fit into a busy day, make follow-up brief and focused, and allow sessions when travel would be difficult. Different approaches can be adapted to shorter check-ins, video conversations, or longer focused work depending on what the therapist offers and the client's needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseAnger management

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

    Additional focus areas

    Gender dysphoria

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Oregon, Washington

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Ian commonly help with?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, anger, relationship and family issues, eating concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem, career changes, and gender dysphoria.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    He uses a partnership style that centers the person's goals and strengths, combining motivational techniques and client-centered listening to encourage practical change.

    How much experience does he have?

    He has 15 years of counseling experience and draws on personal experience with addiction and recovery to inform his work.

    What credentials and location are on record?

    He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Oregon.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does billing and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin therapy with him?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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