Therapist profile
Larry Ivery, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Depression and anxiety
- Trauma and EMDR
- Motivational interviewing
About Larry
Larry Ivery, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee with 28 years of experience. He works with adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, trauma or sexual abuse and other stressors that affect day-to-day life. He also lists family and parenting concerns among his focus areas.
Larry uses clear, practical methods in sessions. He draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to each person. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small changes that make daily life easier.
His background includes long experience with trauma-related issues and addictions. He offers approaches that include EMDR and motivational interviewing alongside solution-focused steps. These methods are mixed to fit the concern at hand rather than following a single script.
Larry can discuss faith-informed counseling for clients who prefer a Christian perspective. When that is desired he weaves those values into the plan while keeping goals concrete and measurable.
Sessions are practical and action-oriented. Conversations look at patterns in behavior and relationship interactions, and explore doable shifts for coping, communication, and parenting pressure. He also supports people handling grief, intimacy-related concerns, and communication or commitment challenges.
People who choose him should expect a steady, down-to-earth style. He focuses on building a working relationship, arriving at clear goals, and tracking small changes that add up over time.
How sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist reflect what matters most and help identify concrete goals to work toward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions CBT is used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical, step-by-step changes for anxiety, depression, or parenting stresses.
EMDR is an approach used for trauma that involves guided processing of distressing memories. When offered it aims to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related symptoms through structured sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Larry will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and priorities shift.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify which remote formats are used. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Talk with him during the matching process about what will work best for scheduling and session length.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship issues, grief, parenting concerns, and related topics listed in his specialties.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a client-centered approach that follows what matters to the person, combined with practical techniques such as CBT, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 28 years of professional experience working with adults on trauma, mood, and relationship-related concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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