- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
About Ian
Ian Holloway is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience in California. He uses clear, direct methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting concerns. He also supports people facing LGBT and intimacy-related issues.
His style is straightforward and practical, aimed at everyday problems that affect family life and relationships. Ian focuses on building an open space where people can talk about what's worrying them.
Background and approach
He listens without judgment and helps clients name what feels overwhelming. Sessions emphasize useful steps people can try between meetings. Small changes at home often lead to noticeable relief.
Over two decades of practice have given him experience with a wide range of concerns. These include attachment problems, communication breakdowns, fatherhood issues, and struggles tied to gender identity. He has also worked with addiction, mood disorders, and relationship patterns such as non-monogamy and polyamory.
Ian draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to guide sessions. He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thinking and to build different habits. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and commit to workable steps.
People who come to him for parenting concerns get practical coaching on everyday interactions. He helps parents steady routines, manage conflict, and communicate clearly. The focus is on realistic strategies that fit busy family life.
What Ian works with
Everything Ian lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ian helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Ian lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic methods and online options for busy parents
Ian uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into smaller parts so you can try concrete experiments at home, which works well for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. Motivational Interviewing is another approach he uses to help people clarify what they truly want to change and to build real commitment to small, achievable steps.Choosing a therapeutic method is collaborative. He will discuss goals and preferences with you and then try approaches that match your situation. Over a few sessions you and he will see what helps most and adjust the plan together rather than sticking to a fixed script.
Online therapy offers flexibility for parents and people with packed schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when you want to see expressions and body language. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or you need a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief, ongoing support between sessions and can be used for updates or short questions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, childcare, and daily life while keeping momentum toward your goals.
Questions people ask about Ian
What kinds of issues does Ian address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, LGBT and intimacy-related issues, plus related topics such as communication, attachment, and substance use.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings and on building honest conversations about what matters to you.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns, including mood disorders, addiction, and relationship patterns such as polyamory.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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