Ian serves as a Primary Therapist at Novara Recovery Center, where he provides individual and group counseling to clients in our PHP and IOP programs. He earned his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and completed his clinical training on the front lines of substance use treatment at the Fairfax Detox Center, operated by the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.
There, he counseled individuals through acute withdrawal, led weekly psychoeducational groups on mindfulness and the stages of change, and coordinated care across nursing, case management, probation, and first-responder teams. This experience translates directly to the work he does with Novara clients every day.
Ian came to counseling as a second career.
After more than a decade in financial services, including roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, he made a deliberate change in 2023 to pursue a more meaningful vocation: helping people rebuild their lives. That background gives him a natural ability to connect with clients navigating career pressure, life transitions, and the hard work of starting over.
Ian’s approach is compassionate, practical, and individualized. He believes the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of lasting recovery, and he meets every client with dignity, curiosity, and genuine care. He also completed a psychotherapy internship at Falls Church Wellness Center, grounding his work in client-centered, evidence-based practice.
Ian holds a BA in Communication from Villanova University and is trained in CPR and naloxone administration. A Fairfax resident, he is proud to serve the community where he lives.
