
Ian McLoone, MPS, LPCC, LADC
Ian McLoone, MPS, LPCC, LADC, is the Chief Executive Officer of Expanse, which he co-founded with Paula Brandt and Dr. Jeff Sawyer. Before launching Expanse, Ian was the lead therapist at Alltyr Clinic, where he collaborated with Dr. Mark Willenbring to develop the Alltyr model of care. In 2021, he was recognized as Counselor of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health (MARRCH).
Ian serves as Community Faculty at the University of Minnesota and Metro State University, teaching courses on psychopharmacology, harm reduction, and person-centered care. His approach integrates mental health and substance use disorder treatment. His writings appear in Filter Magazine and TheFix.com. Passionate about helping families, Ian advocates for scientifically informed, empathetic strategies and believes psychedelic psychotherapy and high-quality care should be accessible to all.