Hi, it’s a pleasure to meet you. My name is Ian Michael Callahan and I am a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State with over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field.
Change is difficult, change is scary, and change is not undertaken lightly, but change is necessary, and it can be achieved. It is in those moments where we contemplate change that we activate courage, and I would be honored to be part of this journey with you. Therapy and counseling are an individualized process, and it is my responsibility to create an individualized approach that values the uniqueness of who you are. Working together we will create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for you to talk about that change and what that looks like for you.
As an integrative therapist with over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field, I can utilize an array of therapeutic modalities and interventions to tap into your strengths to increase insight, promote individual recovery, and empower change. By looking at the whole person, I understand the connection between our minds and bodies. As such, I take a holistic approach in therapy to create a comprehensive treatment plan that will take into account the individuality of each person, their respective circumstances, and their environment.
My goal is to listen supportively, meet you where you are at, and support you down this path of change and enlightenment.
About me
I have worked with various populations including adults, couples, and adolescents, where I have provided individual, couples, family, and group counseling. I have extensive professional experience working with individuals who suffer with anxiety disorders, life transitions, depression, mood disorders, and psychotic and delusional disorders. I utilize a variety of evidence-based practices (cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, various family therapies, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, etc.), and I strive to adjust my therapeutic modality to best fit your needs.
Professional experience
Professionally, I have a Master of Arts in Psychology from Chapman University, and I have worked in the mental health and substance use fields for more than 25 years. My professional resume includes various settings and capacities, including community mental health settings throughout Western Washington, various inpatient psychiatric hospitals in several capacities with increasing responsibility, as a crisis clinician, as a Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) for nearly a decade, I supervised crisis services for an entire county, and I have worked as a Director for two local psychiatric hospitals.
I commend you on contemplating change and having the courage to go down this new path and I would welcome the opportunity to walk hand-in-hand with you during this journey.