Ian Carter
he/him
About
Ian
Hello, I'm Ian! I’m a therapist with over 15 years of experience, and what truly drives me is creating a warm, safe space where people can reconnect with themselves. I focus on being present, listening deeply, and meeting people right where they are. My hope is that, through this compassionate approach, my clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow.
In my free time, I love unwinding with my dog, whether we’re playing or just taking cozy naps. I’m also drawn to creative pursuits like sculpting, photography, writing, and interior design as each one sparks my imagination and keeps me inspired. I also have a deep love for travel, especially discovering new places abroad, as I find joy in immersing myself in different cultures and diverse environments. And of course, I cherish spending time with friends and family, which brings me so much peace and connection.
Ian
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Substance Use
Life Transitions
Gender Identity
Relationship Difficulties
Weight Management
ADHD
Anger
Physical Health
Borderline Personality Disorder
Childhood Challenges
Trauma and PTSD
Cultural or Racial Identity
Sleep or Insomnia
Hoarding
Communities
Ian
specializes in
Older Adults
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Veterans
Spirituality
Approaches
Ian
can use
Solution-Focused Therapy
Mindfulness
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Psychodynamic
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
Schema Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Psychoanalytic
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Seeking Safety
Narrative Therapy
Ian
education and experience
- LMFT at Talkspace, Wellness Partners Hawaii, and Betterhelp
- LMFT and Coordinator for Gender Affirming Care at San Francisco Community Health Center
- LMFT at Hope Program
- Personal Services Coordinator and LMFT at Bay Area Community Services
- Master's in Psychology with an emphasis in Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University, Vacaville, CA
- Bachelor of Arts in Film with a minor in Psychology from Northern Arizona University
Ian
license information