About Larry
Larry Ivery, LPC, greets people with a calm, approachable manner. He focuses on helping those who feel overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, or phobias. He aims to build a strong therapeutic relationship so the person feels heard and understood from the start.
He draws on nearly three decades of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee. That background shapes a practical style that centers on the client's needs.
Background and approach
Sessions are tailored to what each person brings in, whether they want a faith-informed perspective or a different approach. Larry commonly uses cognitive behavioral approaches to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep distress going. He also works with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for people processing trauma.
Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused ideas help with substance use and goal-oriented changes. He offers group counseling in addition to individual work, and he adapts the pace so people feel comfortable moving forward. Many clients find a step-by-step plan helpful for managing panic attacks, phobias, grief, or relationship strain.
Larry aims to make therapy practical and straightforward. He listens first, then helps people set realistic goals and track small changes. If someone prefers counseling that includes Christian perspectives, he can provide that option when requested.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist mirrors concerns and supports the client in finding their own solutions, often helpful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship strain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and homework to reduce panic, phobias, and depressive patterns.
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, helps people process trauma memories by working through painful images and sensations. It can be useful when past events keep causing strong reactions in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose or blend methods based on symptoms, goals, and personal preferences. That conversation guides whether to use CBT tools, trauma-focused work, or motivational strategies for substance concerns.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the biography does not list formats. Many people appreciate shorter check-ins or flexible timing to continue progress without major disruptions to daily life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 28 years
- Licensed
- Tennessee
- Languages
- English
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