About Larry
Larry Ivery is a licensed practicing counselor who focuses on creating a calm space for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns. He is approachable and aims to build a strong working relationship so people feel heard and understood. He mentions using a Christian worldview when that is requested by the client.
With 28 years of experience, Larry adapts methods to match each person’s needs. He uses client-centered work to focus on what matters most to the individual.
Background and approach
He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Larry has experience helping people affected by sexual assault and other trauma, as well as those coping with grief, intimacy issues, addiction, and relationship struggles. He also addresses practical family concerns such as blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care questions, and parenting strain.
He describes tailoring treatment plans rather than applying one fixed method. His approach can include motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and solution-focused ideas to set short-term goals. He also offers group counseling as part of his work.
Those who prefer faith-informed counseling can ask for sessions that include a Christian perspective. People who choose him can expect straightforward talk, practical steps, and decisions made together about what to try next. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling when they reach out to start the process.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings. The therapist follows the person’s lead and helps them name what matters most, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses clear exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns, helpful for panic, phobias, social anxiety, and low mood.
EMDR is an approach used to address distress tied to traumatic memories. It involves structured steps to process memories and reduce their emotional intensity, which can help people with post-traumatic stress and traumatic responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Practical online benefits include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Some people find phone or video sessions easier to schedule around work or childcare. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking so plans match real options and daily routines.
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What this counselor 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