Ian Guthrie, Therapist, MO | Mind Diagnostics

Licensed

Online Counseling

(91 reviews)

MA, LPC Ian Guthrie

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

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Ian Guthrie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

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Licensing: MA, LPC Years in Practice: 7 State: Missouri

I am a professional counselor licensed in the state of Missouri, with about seven years of experience, and over a decade and a half of experience working with addiction and mental health. I have worked with a range of clients, from children to elderly, who have come to me for a variety of issues, including anxiety and stress, depression, relationship issues, addiction, and lack of motivation.

There are times in our lives when we need a new vision and someone to help us create strategies to overcome old challenges and take life to the next level. Seeking this change can be a daunting task, but I am here to help support you in your success. My counseling style is rather eclectic, based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with strong influences from Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused techniques, and existential psychotherapy.

I look forward to working with you!

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Self esteem Coping with life changes Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Reviews for Ian Guthrie

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Great working with you

Appreciate Ian's patience and care.

This is the first time in counseling that I feel heard, validated, able to fully share. I may share too much with him but he takes it and validates and directs me.

Ian is a great listener! He gets right to the point, which I very much appreciate. I feel as though our online video sessions cover so much in such a short time. I always get something out of every session and every message, and the “homework” he provides helps me to stay on track and implement the sessions in to my life. Highly recommend Ian as a counselor.

He is not afraid to ask tough questions and give good suggestions

I have been through a few therapist through the years and it’s been 2 years since I was last in this app. I asked to have Ian back again because I really felt Iike I made a lot of progress with him before and his work helped me navigate the last 2 years. I’m back now just to better my communicating skills and keep reinforcing what I’ve learned and worked on.

He identified my symptoms and gave me helpful suggestions. I am glad I sought for help.

As I was told with others, therapy can go extremely well if paired with the right person. I feel Ian is extremely understanding, proffesional and I'm looking forward to our meetings and conversing everytime! I do not think I could get a better therapist for my situation, to be truly honest.

Ian is great! First therapist for me and I have been throughly impressed by Ian and his approach.

Ian has helped me through some dark times. I am still struggling with communication with other people, but our conversations really do calm me and give me tools for the future.

Ian is THE best. He listens really well and is passionate about helping you be your best self.

Ian is thoughtful and analytical. Highly recommend

I was lucky to have matched up with him first, he's been such a help in my emotional growth and my processing of trauma. He's a truly supportive person and you can tell he cares deeply every session. He is reliable and fun and very easy to talk to. Which is a great trait to have as a therapist.

Ian has been a great influence and has been open and honest with me. Holds me accountable and makes sure that i am doing well. Glad that we connected and makes counseling easy and worthwhile.

Ian is great. I've been working with him for months and he has helped me setting up boundaries with people. Normally I would just let people walk over me and get depressed about it. I am able to voice my needs now and understand my limitations.

I like how comfortable he makes me feel which is easier to open up more

I highly recommend Ian. He has been very helpful to me. He is professional, empathetic, and a great listener.

Ian is intelligent, compassionate and professional. He is very adept at helping me identify the changes I need to make to accomplish my goals and educating me on the tools at my disposal. There is a solid level of trust and a great rapport. 10/10 Would recommend.

I love working with Ian! He is a great listener and offers practical suggestions when needed.

Ian is empathetic, thoughtful but challenges you in a way that always points towards positive change.

Ian is a great listener and provides excellent feedback. He helped me look at my issues from multiple angles which have assisted me in bettering myself for the foreseeable future.

Ian has helped me improve my quality of life significantly. I’m forever grateful and will always recommend him.

Ian is great. He’s helped me through a lot. Pay him more!

Ian is a great therapist!!! He’s always pushing me to stay on my goals and strive to be better. He always listens to me and has great advice whenever I need help. He works around what I need. He’s also never been late to a meeting and I really appreciate that.

Ian is a great therapist, I highly recommend him.

Great therapist! I enjoy our chats and his perspective.

Ian has the three most important qualities a counselor can have: he is professional, intelligent, and compassionate.

Ian has an excellent way of listening, making me feel “heard” and validating my feelings and the things I’m navigating. He gives sound advice, including hard truth when it’s needed. He has also helped me see things in new perspectives and as a result, I’ve been able to view and handle areas of my life in healthier ways. It’s been very encouraging and refreshing having the support and help Ian has provided.

Ian is fantastic. I couldn’t ask for a better counselor, therapist, confidant, and guide. He understands me, helps me work through thoughts and situations, and isn’t afraid to set me straight as I need. Everyone needs an Ian.

He's helped me a lot and he's a great listener.

Very good

Ian is awesome. Best therapist I've ever had.

I’ve only had 1 phone session with Ian, and a couple chats. I don’t know if I’m qualified to review him yet. So far, very professional, compassionate and helpful. He’s a nice Dr man.

Ian is great! So glad I was matched with the perfect therapist for me.

Ian is an amazing therapist! I highly recommend. He is attentive, kind, and has great insights. Of course he is also an excellent listener. All the good reviews about Ian are true. You won't be disappointed with his service.

Having Ian’s support through my recent breakup has been extremely helpful. He has helped me define and uphold personal boundaries in relationships and has helped me to process my mom’s death and approach my anxiety without feeling scared about confronting the underlying trauma I’ve experienced. Ian has also been really helpful in helping me with parental struggles and support- as a single parent with teenage daughters it’s been really helpful to have him as a sounding board and to feel supported in my parenting decisions which can be such a challenge as a single parent. Ian has also been really great at encouraging me to spend time on myself and to work through momguilt so I can feel more like myself again without feeling guilty about it. In the beginning of therapy I wrote out all the things I wanted to work through in therapy and how it would feel if therapy was working and I can say 100% I feel like we’ve been able to address all of my concerns and that I feel so much better than I did before starting therapy. I’m way less anxious now and feel way more confident in myself and confident about life in general. I was in a pretty dark place and felt very alone and Ian has been such a blessing. I was a little skeptical that therapy would have such a big impact- but I’d been on the self-help journey for so long, I’m so glad I gave Better Help a shot and chose to get the support I can now see that I deserved. I love that Better Help makes it convenient for me to have virtual appointments and I feel like Ian’s support between appointments has made all the difference. I think traditional counseling in an office setting would have taken much, much longer to achieve what we have in such a short time. It’s been so worth the money.. which I was a little worried about at first. But I don’t regret it at all. This is an investment that will pay off for the rest of my life and my daughters’ lives.

Ian is amazing and I would recommend anyone see him. He talks to you like a normal person and meets you where you’re at while also pushing you to open up to get to the root cause

My therapist always responds in a timely fashion, and always has pointers or tips or methods of helping me refocus, especially as it pertains to my anxiety. I appreciate that he takes Into consideration how important my faith is to me, And really understands the balance between the spiritual, mental/emotional and the physical.

Ian continues to be a major guide in my healing process. He really understands and offers real guidance. Talking with him is always a good beneficial time.

Very good!

Ian is so calm and understanding. He helped me work through some issues, but also talk through exciting ideas and opportunities. I really appreciate my time with him.

great experience love his approach

Ian has been amazing at helping me trust myself and my relationships. He is always challenging me in great ways and never makes me feel like I’m wrong for the way I’m feeling.

I adore Ian. I finally feel like I found someone who understands and has the ability to guide me through the tough stuff I’m trying to conquer in life.

Ian Guthrie is a wonderful man. Quick to respond, concise, understanding, loving, gentle but yet firm. I believe that he can quickly detect the underlying problem or issue and bring it to surface in a calm, peaceful, gentle way. I would recommend him to anyone

Ian is not only competent but also attentive. I feel at ease talking to Ian, because there is no feeling of stress or need to put on a face. Understanding and compassionate, I highly encourage anyone who is looking for help to contact Ian.

Ian is a great counselor. He has been incredibly helpful through some tough and stressful times. We have done some really hard work coming to terms with identity, sexual orientation, and trauma. Through it all he has given me the space to speak freely in order to heal properly. He does a really good job of listening while also asking the right questions to help me discover the root of why I am feeling or acting the way I am, and when if I am being obstinate he has no problem shaking me out of it. If I have a particularly hard week or session Ian makes sure to check in to see how everything is going. Though I don't always respond it is very comforting to know I am working with someone that is taking my journey through my mental health as seriously as I am. I feel like I am a healthier and happier person because of Ian's help.

The advice Ian gave me really helped me get out of my sad little funk I was in

Great guy! Very warm. Very cerebral. Very rational. Helped me, an expert people pleaser, to finally understand boundaries and what’s expected of me and when I’m in the right or wrong. He was the biggest influence in shaping me into a man who could hold a marriage together. I am an excellent support system for my wife now, thanks to him. And most importantly, he taught me how to begin loving myself and how to find my confidence.

Ian has definitely provided me with the time and counsel that I needed to get through some rough spots. He is very honesty and his experience shows with the way he approaches topics.

Ian has a good grasp on what my struggles are and has already given me tools and things to work on. He is very responsive to my messages and very understanding.

I appreciate that Ian helps me take a better perspective on issues I am dealing with. He does a good job of keeping track of the issues we discuss from previous sessions and I feel comfortable speaking with him.

Ian has been important in my road back to health. His help has lead me to so many tools I now have in my tool belt for a happier life.

It's been a long time since my last contact with Ian. He reached out to me a lot and I just never responded. It's nice that I was able to come back and talk and start working on some things again without missing a beat.

Ian is an excellent person to share your struggles with. His kindness, compassion, and understanding make him approachable. I am very thankful for the work he is doing in my life to help me be the best person I can be.

Ian has been a great help to me. He is a fantastic listener. Very knowledgeable. Always has practical advice and goals for each session.

Ian Gurthrie, is a great counselor. He has helped move on from things that I didn’t think I could let go of. Always helpful and willing to listen to my rambling. I am very appreciative of his time and advice.

Very objective. Works off of what you give him, and brings tangible ideas and change to the conversation. Insightful. Knows what to ask. Teaches me confidence and boundaries.

I've only been working with Ian for a few weeks but have been happy this far.

Ian is awesome. He gives me practical advice I can use in a put it to work manner. He had helped me dramatically in the last few weeks.

Fantastic individual. Really grounded and knowing. Highly recommend him.

Ian is amazing, he’s been listening to me rant and ramble about everything under the sun has has a human approach to me and my concerns. Not what I imagined this would be - I mean that in the best possible way

Very nice and easy to talk to guy. It feels like talking to a wise friend.

Great and attentive! I'm very glad I have someone like Ian to chat with.

He's really been great at communicating, and explaining things out for me to understand, and work through the trauma I've been through in my life.

Ian helped my husband and I completely change the trajectory of our marriage. We were frustrated, stuck, and hopeless so after years of avoiding counseling we gave in as a last ditch effort to hopefully save our marriage. In just one session Ian gave us the tools and insight we needed to create lasting change for the better. Now, after a few weeks of implementing Ian’s advice we have so much hope for our future together and we are enjoying being with each other again. Thank you Ian, you truly helped us save our marriage and we will be forever grateful.

He’s been supportive and recommended things and advice that really helps me.

Ian began as my marriage counselor and then we branched out into individual counseling as well. Ian has helped me through an incredibly intense time and I feel as though I have come a long way from where I was at 6 months ago, thanks to his guidance.

Ian is so awesome. He talks with you like you’ve been his friend forever. He’s so understanding and helpful. 15/10

Ian is patient and a good listener. He seems to offer timely advice and assists in building strategies to work on for his patients.

He is understanding and direct, which I really like about him.

Ian is a great counselor that will listen and help steer you in the right direction, free of judgment.

Great therapist and very patient and helpful

Ian is a great man that has helped me through and is still helping me through the hardest time in my life so that you Ian.

Ian has always been helpful.

I've never thought about doing counseling in this format, but the ability to communicate at times that are important to me makes this far more manageable and applicable than counseling I've tried before.

Amazing, and helpful. Ian is always understanding and insightful. I appreciate the help and progress he has helped me achieve through these several months.

Ian is a very compassionate, understanding and uplifting counselor. He supports me when I begin to question my actions or my own good judgement and I have very much come to trust his judgement and advice in support of my own. Often times just in helping reinforce my choices in some of the toughest decisions I find myself having to make to improve my mental health and quality of life he is a thoroughly helpful guide. He helps me stay focused on the important and positive things that improve my experiences and keep me moving forward to close in on my goals. He also helps me analyze events that have caused me anxiety, stress, and/or grief. Reminding me of what is in my control, validating my emotional responses regarding those events, and advising or helping guide me with practices to manage/cope and proceed forward towards the outcomes that most significantly support my desired direction. He works together with me, evaluating and discussing potential benefits and pitfalls alike so that I am making more informed and well thought out decisions for myself. I have truly come to find his advice invaluable and I am constantly telling him how much I genuinely appreciate it as we wrap up our sessions. You're awesome Ian! Keep rockin it!

I've never felt the need to be dishonest with my therapist. I was worried I would. But the level of comfort he had to offer, even from the first message, quickly dissolved those feelings. The chat option has been wonderful! Even if I'm not speaking directly to him at that moment, it helps to know things are off my chest. And I also know he'll get the message and know exactly how to respond to ease the feeling of doubt. He's helped me to remind myself that I'm important and worth the work it's going to take to get back to me. It's been nothing short of liberating.

I have never been comfortable with traditional counseling, but since I have been chat meeting with Ian Guthrie, I feel more stable and confident.

It’s only been a short time but so far I’m enjoying it.

A very warm, receptive, and understanding counselor. The advice he gives me is practical and useful for myself and those I interact with. I appreciate his help and find it invaluable.

Ian has been wonderful to talk to. Prompt with his messages, and always great to talk to during our video calls. I’m currently going through a bad time in life, and I wouldn’t be as calm or rationale if it were not for my weekly meetings here, as well as the chat room we have 24 hour access to.

Patient, kind and always listening. I never feel like he doesn't understand what I'm trying to say.

Ian is great. He is very good at knowing when to speak and when to listen and has a knack for making me feel at ease. I've come away from each of our talks having my questions answered truthfully and helpfully and feeling overall happy. Thanks dude!

Mr. Guthrie is incredibly kind, helpful and understanding. I always feel safe talking to him about sensitive matters, and his advice and way of looking at things are always very practical and useful. I always feel that he cares about helping me, and he's very timely and consistent, getting back to me almost every day to help me out. I'm very glad I was paired with him.

Ian is extremely easy to talk to, and always willing to listen. I never feel uncomfortable, and he tries his best to get to the bottom of how I’m feeling.

Ian has been a great help to myself and working out some personal issues. I look forward to many more sessions and to continue my personal growth.

I've been working with Ian. He's a great counselor. He checks up on me via messages. He provides so much more value than just going on video call sessions with me. He doesn't just help me understand my feelings. He also gives me proper advices and action steps to change my life. I felt like I could trust him from the first few messages that we exchanged. I strongly recommend him for everyone!

Ian has been wonderful. He is understanding and perceptive to what I say. If given another choice I would choose to have him as my therapist again and would recommend to others as well. ***** Five stars

I have been to therapy a few times in a doctors office. It was hard to take time out of my workday to go and they weren’t available at other times just to talk for a few minutes. I just figured that it wasn’t for me until I found BetterHelp. I was having some issues and knew I would feel better if I could talk to a professional. After a google search I found BetterHelp. The first 2 counselors that were recommended to me had office hours that didn’t work, then I was recommended to Ian Guthrie. His office hours work for me and he checks in with me a few times a week. It makes me feel important and wanting to positive about therapy. We chat at my appointments which makes me comfortable. I recommend BetterHelp and Ian Guthrie.

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