Ian Schroeder, LPC, LMHC

Ian Schroeder, LPC, LMHC helps people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and challenges tied to gender and sexual identity. He offers straightforward support for parenting strain, relationship conflict, eating concerns, self-esteem struggles, career questions, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. His work is practical and goal-oriented, aimed at finding steps that fit each person's life.

Ian describes therapy as a partnership. He listens first, then helps people choose what to work on and how to get there. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and small changes that can shift daily mood and behavior. Motivational Interviewing is used to build a person’s own reasons for change, especially around addiction and habit patterns.

He also brings experience with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which can help when traumatic memories keep returning. Mindfulness methods are added to teach simple ways to manage stress and stay grounded in the moment. Ian emphasizes that there is no single path - he and the client map a plan together and adjust it as needed.

With 15 years of counseling experience and lived experience in recovery, he aims to meet clients where they are without judgment. Sessions focus on practical skills, clear goals, and steady progress. Ian practices in Oregon and provides services in English.

Many people come wanting concrete tools and a calm space to think. He supports those seeking gender-affirming counseling and people navigating life changes, helping them set attainable steps toward better functioning and wellbeing.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Ian often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior experiments. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into clear steps and practicing new responses.

He also uses Motivational Interviewing to strengthen a person's own reasons for change. This approach involves curious, nonjudgmental conversation to find personal goals and increase readiness, which can be especially helpful with addiction and habit change.

EMDR is another option he offers for people who have troubling memories that keep coming back. It involves guided processing of those memories and can reduce the intensity of distressing reactions over time.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through options, try approaches that fit the client's goals, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients take part in choosing techniques and pace.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for full conversations and working on skills together. Phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter, flexible check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.