- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness therapy
About Larry
Larry Blair is a Minnesota-licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with 38 years of professional experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, and workplace struggles.
Larry frames clients as the experts on their own lives and helps people draw on their existing strengths. In sessions he listens, asks direct questions, and offers practical ways to notice patterns that keep problems going. He encourages small, concrete changes that can feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
His approach draws on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness-based work. He also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help people clarify goals and take steps toward them. Sessions balance talking through what happened with simple practices to test new ways of responding.
People who come for help with guilt or shame can expect a focus on understanding how those feelings show up in daily life and what keeps them active. Larry aims to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try alternatives that fit their values.
He offers sessions in English and works from Minnesota. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session through the site’s online options.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning simple ways to act in line with them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. ACT can help with persistent guilt, shame, or anxiety by shifting attention toward what matters instead of getting stuck on painful thoughts.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood issues by practicing new habits and testing beliefs in everyday situations.
Mindfulness therapy introduces short attention practices that help people notice their inner experience without reacting immediately. These techniques support self-awareness and can reduce the intensity of strong emotions over time.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to select methods that fit their goals and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is noticed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when time is limited. The emphasis is on practical ways to integrate the work into everyday life rather than on lengthy visits.
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Additional focus areas
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, and also focuses on guilt and shame among other issues.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He helps people notice how those feelings appear in thoughts and behavior, then tests small changes and practices that fit the person’s values.
What is his background and experience?
He has 38 years of professional experience and frames clients as experts in their own stories while offering practical strategies.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a LICSW, licensed in Minnesota, and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not accepted; sessions are provided to people located in Minnesota as indicated.
How are session costs handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.