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Ian Charnley, LPC, LMHP

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

With 12+ yrs. as a licensed therapist and 15+ yrs. working in the human services field, I have assisted many individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. I have extensive experience working in a variety of settings. Settings have included private practice, non-profit organizations, in-home therapy, therapeutic group homes, and juvenile & adult detention centers. In each setting, I’ve assisted clients through life’s positions that are not planned on being in, and yet find ourselves in.

I believe in a holistic approach to wellness in which a healthy mind, body, and soul lead to a happier, more fulfilling life. I look to strengthen the core of each individual and couple to be able to strive, not just survive, through difficult moments. I provide tools and resources for short-term and long-term growth. The hardest and yet one of the more alleviating steps a client can take is the first step to reach out. As a partner in the therapeutic process, I meet each session with support and commitment.

Professional experience

12yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Antisocial personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

SD LPC LPC20644

NE LMHP 4207

NE LIMHP 3947

Reviews

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An amazing therapist would recommend

Written on Nov 03, 2024 after therapy with Ian for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder

Ian is a therapist who will talk you through things for the better of you. He's relatable and a great listener who lets the conversation go wherever you need it too.

Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Ian for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

He listens to me and give me suggestions to improve. He is good therapist.

Written on Sep 14, 2024 after therapy with Ian for 4 years and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Ian is patient, and always reassures me that therapy is my safe space. He checks in midweek with tips, and some things to read and process that is related to our last session. This has been so helpful to remind myself to be doing the work outside of our sessions.

Written on Sep 13, 2024 after therapy with Ian for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Excellent

Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Ian for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Ian and I have worked together for almost 2 years at this point. He initially helped me overcome my deep burnout. We worked out a plan - a longterm plan - to get my life back in balance.

I wouldn't have taken time off from work if it wasn't for Ian's perspective. I hadn't realized the ways I had stopped taking care of myself until Ian and I were able to dive into it all.

Now I feel like I'm in maintenance mode - and my conversations with Ian are less goal-oriented and more about the regularly scheduled challenges of life. There are some days where I'm feeling like there's nothing to talk about in therapy, and I have an urge to cancel the call, but once we get on the phone I'm usually surprised about the direction the conversation goes and I'm always grateful that I took the time out of my day to chat with Ian.

I met with a few therapists over the years and none of them worked out except Ian. He's smart. I need someone that can meet me at an intellectual level. Ian has a background in HR, which has been helpful to help me navigate ongoing work issues.

Written on Jun 13, 2024 after therapy with Ian for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd