Dr. Ian Mearns, PhD, WA | Psychotherapist

About Dr. Ian Mearns

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Ian Mearns

Dr. Ian Mearns is a psychotherapist who offers virtual consultations through Mearns Therapy. He provides remote support for individuals seeking emotional and mental health care. Dr. Mearns earned a doctorate and a master's degree in social work from Yeshiva University, along with a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington. He offers a supportive environment that allows clients to reflect on their experiences and concerns. Dr. Mearns encourages open communication, listens attentively, and collaborates with each person as they consider meaningful next steps in their mental health journey.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I believe healing happens best within a safe, collaborative, and trusting therapeutic relationship. With over 15 years of experience in child and family welfare, community mental health, jail diversion, crisis intervention, homeless outreach, individual therapy, and correctional mental health, I bring extensive frontline experience working with complex needs. I tailor therapy to your experiences, needs, and goals using approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, DBT, ACT, CPT, psychodynamic and psychoanalytic therapy, Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT), Schema Therapy, and somatic approaches. In session, you'll learn coping strategies to help you process difficult emotions and create meaningful, lasting change in your life. I create individual treatment plans tailored to address your unique needs and goals. I utilize evidence-based interventions such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). Above all, therapy is a place where you can talk openly about difficult experiences, thoughts, and emotions—including things you may never have felt comfortable sharing before. Together, we can better understand patterns, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

In-network insurances

More information on payments and coverage

Service: Individual Session/ Intake / Follow-up session Cost: $130 When Charged: Day of session. Payments: HSA, FSA, and all major credit and debit cards are accepted. Insurance: We are not under contract (“in-network”) with any insurance companies, but we will provide you with a statement for insurance reimbursement (sometimes called a “superbill”) that you can use to seek reimbursement from your insurance company on an out-of-network basis.

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Mearns Therapy

Education and training

Yeshiva University, PhD in Social Work
Yeshiva University, Master's in Social Work
University of Washington, Bachelor's

NPI number

1093234577

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Ian Mearns?

Generally, Dr. Ian Mearns has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Mearns's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Ian Mearns accepting new patients?

Dr. Ian Mearns generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Mearns's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Ian Mearns accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Ian Mearns online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Mearns using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Dr. Ian Mearns work with?

Dr. Ian Mearns works with Mearns Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Ian Mearns?

Dr. Ian Mearns frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Ian Mearns on their profile.