Ian Schroeder, LPC, LMHC

Ian Schroeder (he/him) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Oregon with 15 years of clinical experience. He explains his credentials plainly - LPC indicates training and licensure to provide professional counseling, and LMHC denotes licensure to diagnose and treat mental health concerns. He takes a trauma-informed, person-centered approach and partners with clients to walk alongside them toward healing and meaningful change.

Ian emphasizes collaboration, honoring each person’s unique history and the strengths that have carried them this far. He brings lived experience with addiction and recovery to his work, which he says improves his ability to connect with people facing similar struggles. His practice focuses on areas including stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, gender dysphoria and gender-affirming support, relationship and family concerns, eating and parenting issues, self-esteem and career matters, and coping with life changes.

Clinically he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Client-Centered methods, and mindfulness-informed techniques, adapting treatment to each individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. He works with people who identify across the LGBTQUIA2S+ community and those seeking support for trauma, addiction recovery, or gender-affirming care. Sessions are offered through multiple remote formats to fit different needs and schedules.

Therapeutic Approaches Delivered Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and goal oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a structured approach for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional intensity. It can be helpful for people who are coping with the lasting effects of trauma or abuse.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration, allowing clients to set the pace and direction of their work. This approach supports personal growth, self-exploration, and developing goals that fit each person’s values and circumstances.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Ian works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from a distance while building a consistent therapeutic relationship with a therapist.