Ian Hume, LPC

Ian Hume is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Glendale, Arizona, with over 11 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. He has built a career dedicated to helping clients navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and other life challenges, emphasizing tools and strategies that promote healing, connection, and personal growth. Ian currently serves as a Counselor at Synergy Mental Health and Wellness Integrated, and he has also held counseling positions with BetterHelp and Compassionate Pathways Counseling, bringing expertise across both in-person and telehealth settings.

Originally from Maryland, Ian earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Over the course of his career, he has gained extensive experience in diverse settings, including Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams at Copa Health, psychiatric hospitals, homeless shelters, and correctional facilities. Ian’s approach integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), with a focus on helping clients build resilience, reduce anxiety, and improve their overall well-being.

Beyond his clinical work, Ian is a committed advocate for mental health awareness, particularly in promoting conversations around men’s mental health and reducing the stigma associated with seeking support. He regularly engages with professional development opportunities, including EMDR and trauma-focused training, as well as conferences exploring cutting-edge psychotherapy practices. In his personal life, Ian enjoys spending time with his wife, three stepchildren, and their two rescue dogs, staying active through exercise and family activities, and pursuing hobbies such as reading, watching sports, and gaming. His personal experience with social anxiety and his passion for mental health advocacy inform his empathetic and client-centered approach to counseling.

• University of Maryland at Baltimore County, BS
• Walden University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
• EMDR training