Larry Ivery

Larry Ivery is a Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and trauma. He presents as approachable and focuses on building a strong working relationship so clients feel heard and understood.

He uses practical methods to address problems rather than jargon. Sessions often focus on clear steps people can try between meetings. Larry adapts his work to each person’s needs and preferences instead of using the same plan for everyone.

With 28 years of experience, he brings long-term clinical experience to common struggles such as grief, intimacy issues, communication problems, and parenting stress. He also supports people navigating adoption and foster care questions, blended family concerns, divorce and separation, and problems linked to substance use.

Therapeutic approaches Larry uses include client-centered methods that follow the person's lead, cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-related symptoms, and motivational interviewing to help with change. He can also integrate a Christian worldview into counseling when requested.

Sessions are tailored to the situation and may include individual or group work depending on needs. People considering therapy are encouraged to review session options and scheduling details before booking so they know what to expect.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy follows the person's goals and pace, with the therapist listening closely and responding to what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs a flexible space to talk through feelings like anger, anxiety, or grief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It often includes simple exercises between sessions to practice different ways of thinking and reacting, which can reduce intense emotions and impulsive reactions.

EMDR is used to address memories and reactions linked to trauma by combining focused recall with guided bilateral stimulation; people who have trauma-related symptoms sometimes find it helps reduce the emotional charge of difficult memories.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, history, and what feels comfortable, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as therapy progresses so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Confirm the therapist's available online session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discuss format preferences when scheduling so sessions match daily life and goals.