Ian Charnley, LPC, LMHP

Ian Charnley brings 12 years of clinical experience to his practice and works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, and identity concerns. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) based in South Dakota. Ian aims to make therapy straightforward and practical so people can take the next step when life feels overwhelming.

Ian uses clear, goal-focused methods that help clients spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. He often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered listening to tailor sessions to what each person needs. Sessions concentrate on concrete skills, realistic problem-solving, and building stronger day-to-day routines.

He also draws on elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and motivational interviewing when emotion regulation or commitment to change is needed. That mix helps with issues like impulsivity, anger, addiction-related patterns, and relationship conflicts. Ian focuses on breaking down big problems into small, manageable steps.

People who work with him can expect a direct but compassionate style. He helps clients name patterns, experiment with different responses, and track progress over time. Practical homework and simple skill practice are common between sessions.

Ian accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

How CBT and Client-Centered Work Translate Online

Ian often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors and test small changes. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, which can be easy to structure in a video or phone session for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress.

He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting to help people feel understood. That approach is about being heard and shaping goals together, and it fits well with conversations over video or text when someone needs steady support.

Ian aims to match the approach to each person's needs through a collaborative process. He will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and suggest a mix of methods to try. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan as needed.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face work and skill demonstrations, phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text-based messaging helps keep momentum between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work even while traveling or managing unpredictable days.