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Larry Ivery

Larry Ivery

LPC

Tennessee

Experienced counselor focused on trauma and motivation

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Tennessee / 3964
Experience
28 years
Languages
English
Location
Tennessee

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    • Trauma informed
    • Motivation focused
    • Christian worldview option

    About Larry

    Larry Ivery is a Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC) who offers direct, approachable care for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, or the effects of sexual abuse. He writes in plain terms and aims to build a steady, respectful relationship that helps people move forward. He also offers counseling from a Christian worldview for those who prefer it.

    With 28 years of experience in Tennessee, he shapes each session to the person in front of him. He blends practical tools from cognitive behavioral methods with narrative work to help people reshape the stories they tell about themselves. Motivational Interviewing is part of his toolkit when someone needs support finding motivation for change.

    Larry uses elements of EMDR for trauma-related concerns and draws from solution-focused ideas to keep therapy goal-oriented. He also runs group counseling when that format fits a person’s needs. Across approaches he emphasizes a respectful, down-to-earth style and tailors choices to what each person prefers.

    His focus areas include stress, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, and compassion fatigue. He also works with concerns such as adoption and foster care challenges, blended family issues, communication problems, infidelity, panic attacks, phobias, and post-traumatic stress.

    Sessions are described in straightforward terms and are adapted to each client. Prospective clients in Tennessee who speak English can use the site’s sign-up process to begin and schedule according to his availability.

  2. How his approaches translate to online care

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and find internal reasons to change; it uses conversational techniques to strengthen motivation and commitment. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel seen and can explore feelings at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to use. This is a collaborative process that can shift as needs change.

    Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or avoiding being on camera when that feels better. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises from CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and narrative work for remote sessions to keep progress focused and practical.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    28+ years

    Listed in

    Tennessee

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does he help with?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and sexual abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, and related concerns listed on his profile.

    What is his general approach in sessions?

    He focuses on building a respectful therapeutic relationship and uses plain, practical techniques from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral work, narrative approaches, and Motivational Interviewing to help people meet goals.

    How much experience does he have?

    He has 28 years of counseling experience working with a broad range of stress, trauma, and relationship concerns.

    What are his credentials and where is he based?

    He is a Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC) and practices in Tennessee.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with him?

    He does not work with international clients at this time.

    How are fees handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with him?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.

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