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Larry Ivery, LPC
Tennessee
Licensed Counselor - Trauma and Mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT strategies
- EMDR processing
- Group counseling
About Larry
Larry Ivery, LPC, has 28 years of clinical experience and practices in Tennessee. He focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma from sexual abuse, and related stress and relationship concerns. He also addresses addictions, grief, parenting strain, and problems with intimacy and self-esteem.
Larry uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) alongside client-centered work and motivational interviewing. He offers group counseling as part of his practice. He also provides counseling from a Christian worldview for clients who request that perspective.
Sessions emphasize practical steps and clear goals. He listens to what is most troubling and suggests small changes to thoughts and behaviors that can reduce distress. He introduces skills, practices them with clients, and tracks progress over time.
His background includes nearly three decades of direct practice helping people cope with trauma, addiction, panic, phobias, and relationship difficulties. He draws on narrative and solution-focused ideas when they fit the situation, using them to help people reframe problems and identify next steps.
Clients can expect straightforward talk about problems and options. The work aims to reduce unhelpful patterns and build more manageable daily routines. For those who prefer faith-informed counseling, he can integrate Christian perspectives alongside clinical methods.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
CBT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and changing small behaviors that keep problems going. It uses clear exercises and homework to reduce symptoms like panic, social anxiety, and depression.EMDR involves guided processing of traumatic memories to reduce their intensity and the emotional reactions they trigger. It is commonly used for post-traumatic stress, sexual assault or abuse, and other trauma-related symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. They also let people work with therapists from different locations without changing their daily routine. Licensed professionals can adapt session length, homework, and contact between meetings to fit a client's schedule and goals.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address most often?
He focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma including sexual abuse, and related concerns such as addictions, grief, and relationship or intimacy issues.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, try specific behavioral experiments, and teach practical skills to reduce symptoms step by step.
What is his professional background and experience?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 28 years of experience working with trauma, addiction, mood issues, and relationship challenges.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Tennessee and holds the LPC credential.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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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