- CBT techniques
- EMDR for trauma
- Motivational interviewing
About Larry
Larry Ivery is a Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 28 years of experience. He works with adults feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He also notes experience with parenting strains, compassion fatigue, and blended family issues.
He focuses on building a working relationship where people can talk through what is most urgent. Sessions use practical methods aimed at changing unhelpful patterns and reducing distress. Larry uses several approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques and EMDR when trauma is involved.
His work can include talking through the fallout of divorce or separation, problems with commitment, and the aftermath of infidelity. He also addresses substance use and the emotions that often accompany it, such as guilt, shame, and impulsivity. Adoption and foster care issues are listed among his areas of attention.
When trauma or sexual assault is part of the story, he may integrate desensitization techniques alongside conversation-based methods. Motivational interviewing appears in his approach for people working on change related to substance use or behavior patterns. Narrative and solution-focused elements are used to help people identify steps they can try between sessions.
Larry can offer counseling grounded in a Christian worldview for those who prefer that perspective. People considering work with him are asked to follow the site’s booking flow to match and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the relationship and on listening closely to what the client says. It helps people feel heard and to identify what matters most to them in changing behavior or feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and then tests small changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, phobias and relationship patterns where changing a routine can reduce distress.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used when past traumatic events are causing ongoing distress. It combines focused recall with structured processing to lessen the intensity of traumatic memories.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which method or combination fits best based on goals, concerns and how the client prefers to work. That choice can shift as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, or allow a brief check-in during a break. Different formats have different practical benefits such as lower data needs, no camera requirement, or a shorter session length for quick problem-solving; confirm which are available when you schedule.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and related relationship and parenting strains, including blended family issues.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses client-centered conversation combined with practical methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, motivational interviewing, narrative and solution-focused ideas.
How much experience does he have?
He has 28 years of experience as a counselor working with trauma, mood concerns, addiction, grief and relationship issues.
Is he credentialed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.