Ian Charnley, LPC, LMHP
Finding clearer direction through everyday change
Details
| Name | Ian Charnley |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC, LMHP |
| Based in | South Dakota |
| Licensed in | South Dakota, Nebraska |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 12 |
About Ian
Ian Charnley is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and licensed mental health practitioner (LMHP) with 12 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, or big life changes. Ian works with clients on issues like parenting stress, intimacy concerns, ADHD, and burnout.
He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can make small, steady changes. Ian uses a mix of Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, and cognitive-behavioral tools in his work.
Background and approach
He listens for the stories people tell about themselves and looks for ways to rewrite unhelpful patterns. Sessions are practical and conversational, focused on skills that can be tried between meetings. His background includes over a decade supporting people through trauma, communication problems, and identity questions.
Ian often helps clients sort through guilt, shame, or complicated family dynamics. He also works with issues such as anger, grief, and career stress, tailoring the pace to each person. Clients can expect direct, plainspoken guidance paired with empathy.
Ian encourages curiosity about how thoughts and choices shape daily life. He values teamwork in therapy and helps people set realistic goals they can achieve. Ian practices in South Dakota and offers sessions for English-speaking clients, including international appointments when needed.
He integrates practical strategies with narrative work to help clients build clearer direction and greater self-understanding.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Ian works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- 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
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Ian among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Ian among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Ian among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Ian among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Ian among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ian among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ian among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Ian directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Ian directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skill-based work fits online
Ian blends Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered work with cognitive-behavioral techniques. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and looks for ways to separate a person from a problem so new choices are possible. Client-Centered work emphasizes listening, respect, and following the client's lead to build trust and clarity. Cognitive-behavioral techniques add concrete tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ian will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That might mean leaning more on narrative conversations at first, then adding practical exercises, or vice versa, depending on what helps a client make progress.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into real life. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging support shorter check-ins, coaching-style prompts, or ongoing reflection between meetings. These options let people keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Ian commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions combine a client-centered, conversational stance with narrative and cognitive-behavioral tools. The focus is on listening to your story and trying practical strategies between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience supporting people through mood challenges, trauma recovery, and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC and LMHP credentials (SD LPC and NE LMHP) and is based in South Dakota.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Ian accepts international clients when appropriate.
How are sessions delivered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
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