About Ian
Ian Diskin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with ten years of experience. He focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, and depression, and also helps people dealing with ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, family problems, and parenting strain. He aims to meet people where they are and to talk through practical steps toward clearer day-to-day living.
Ian works in a straightforward, respectful way. He listens first, then tailors conversation and plans to each person's needs.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative - he helps people set goals and chooses approaches that fit their situation. He uses a person-centered stance, which means the conversation is guided by the client’s priorities and values. He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behavior patterns that can make life easier.
In sessions clients can expect a calm and supportive tone. Ian focuses on small, achievable changes and practical strategies that can be used between meetings. He encourages people to move at a pace that feels manageable.
Ian aims to support anyone seeking clearer routines, better focus, or relief from persistent worry and low mood. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and empowerment while helping people work toward the specific goals they bring to therapy.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Ian uses a person-centered approach that focuses on the client's priorities and values, helping shape sessions around what matters most to the person. This approach supports open conversation and helps people set personally meaningful goals. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and improve focus.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ian will listen to your concerns, discuss how different methods work, and together you will decide which techniques to try first. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what you want to accomplish.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits your day. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief updates, coping prompts, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to choose the format that feels most comfortable.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Depression
- Family problems
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
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