Larry Blair

Larry Blair is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Minnesota with 38 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem. He also addresses family conflict and issues around motivation and confidence.

He works in a straightforward, conversational way. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon or long theory explanations.

His approach draws from several evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try small shifts in behavior. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name values and take action even when feelings are hard. Mindfulness practices are offered to increase present-moment noticing and reduce reactivity.

Larry also uses solution-focused and motivational techniques to break problems into manageable pieces and support forward movement. He often helps people who feel stuck at work or in life to identify next steps and test them out. Conversations typically include practical ideas to try between sessions and a focus on what is realistic for day-to-day life.

People who reach out should expect clear, direct conversations about goals and small experiments to test change. If you want to explore purpose, direction, or ways to cope better with stress, he helps people take the first steps and follow through.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can help when someone is unsure about life purpose or feels stuck and wants to move toward chosen values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify patterns of thinking that keep problems going and tests small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. It often includes simple homework tasks to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with the client to choose approaches that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may combine ACT, CBT, or mindfulness elements depending on what helps most.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from the schedule. Online work also makes it straightforward to practice exercises at home and report back in the next meeting. Licensed professionals generally adapt tools and homework for remote sessions so progress can continue between appointments.