- Work and wellbeing
- Strengths-based approach
- Practical goals
About Larry
Larry Blair is a licensed clinical social worker with 38 years of experience in Minnesota. He helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and mood changes. He also supports those dealing with trauma, family conflict, and challenges to motivation and confidence.
His style centers on listening first and building on each person’s strengths. He treats the person, not just the problem, and invites clients to view themselves as experts on their own lives. He encourages small steps and practical changes that fit day-to-day life.
Larry draws from several well-known approaches to shape sessions. He uses ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different actions. Mindfulness-based techniques are used to calm strong reactions and bring attention back to what matters.
Sessions also include goal-focused tools from Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy. These methods help people clarify what they want and find realistic next steps. Work and wellbeing concerns such as workplace stress, money worries, and balancing caregiver roles are part of his practical focus.
People who reach out can expect a calm, straightforward companion in the work of change. Larry guides conversations so that clients leave with clearer choices and doable steps toward feeling better.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and when life feels directionless. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and workplace-related stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. From there he suggests approaches and adapts methods so they fit the person’s routine and aims in short-term steps.
If you want online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. Some people prefer not to be on camera and choose a phone or audio option for a quicker, lower-bandwidth visit. The focus is on practical changes that transfer into everyday life, whether sessions are remote or in person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
38+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma and family conflict, plus related concerns like caregiver stress, workplace problems, and life purpose.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions emphasize listening and practical steps. He helps people use their own strengths and sets clear, achievable goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 38 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.