- Person-centered care
- Trauma informed
- Goal focused
About Ian
Ian Schroeder is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and parenting challenges. He uses a direct, collaborative style and aims to walk alongside clients as they work toward change. Ian's pronouns are he/him and his practice is based in Oregon.
He centers conversations on each person's experience and strengths. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps that match what the client wants to try. Ian draws on his own recovery experience when supporting people with addictions and related concerns.
His work often includes approaches that look at thoughts and behaviors, build motivation, and address trauma-related symptoms. He also supports people seeking gender-affirming counseling and those in the LGBTQUIA2S+ community. Ian believes treatment should be tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
Over 15 years he has developed a straightforward style that mixes skill-building with emotional processing. Clients can expect goal-focused sessions and ongoing planning to track progress. He emphasizes making choices that feel sustainable in daily life.
Ian holds LPC and LMHC credentials. He describes himself as person-centered and trauma-informed, and he uses specific methods to address patterns that keep people stuck. For parents, caregivers, or anyone dealing with life transitions, he aims to offer tools and practical next steps.
Therapeutic methods and how they translate online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, respect, and building on a person's strengths to help them set their own goals. This approach supports people who want a collaborative space to talk through parenting stress, identity concerns, or life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress with a focus on skills that can be used between sessions.
EMDR is a trauma-related method that works with memories and symptoms connected to past distress. It aims to reduce the intensity of troubling memories and the reactions they trigger, and can be helpful when trauma symptoms interfere with daily life.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Ian will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice is revisited as progress is made so plans can change if something isn’t working.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt the described approaches to work in virtual settings while helping clients build skills they can use at home or during daily routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Oregon, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ian commonly address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, anger, eating issues, parenting concerns, career matters, self-esteem, and life changes. He also focuses on gender dysphoria and LGBTQUIA2S+ related needs.
What is his therapy style like?
Ian uses a partner-style approach that is person-centered and trauma informed. Sessions emphasize collaboration, practical steps, and honoring each person's strengths.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience and brings personal experience with addiction and recovery into his work with people facing similar challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
Ian holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Oregon.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
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 payment or cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.