Larry Blair, LICSW

Larry Blair is a licensed independent clinical social worker with 38 years of experience working in Minnesota. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and family concerns. He emphasizes that each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work. Taking the first step into therapy can feel hard, and he acknowledges that reaching out takes courage.

Over his career he has helped people with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. He also supports those facing caregiver strain, abandonment, workplace strain, and major life changes like separation or divorce. He pays attention to practical problems such as money worries, communication breakdowns, and social anxiety.

Larry uses approaches that aim to change unhelpful thinking and build useful habits. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns and try new behaviors. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice what matters and choose actions that reflect their values.

Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to help people manage distress in the moment. He may use solution-focused strategies when clients want concrete steps and quick progress on specific problems. Motivational interviewing is incorporated when someone needs help finding the drive to make changes.

His style is collaborative and practical. He listens for strengths, then helps people set short-term goals they can try between meetings. The work is paced to match each person's needs and priorities, and he encourages small, steady steps toward clearer goals.

Using evidence-informed approaches in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match what matters most, which can help with stress, anxiety, and low mood.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and workplace stress.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These practices can be helpful for managing anxiety, intrusive memories, and ongoing stress.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. Over a few sessions they will check what helps and adjust the plan together.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks. It also makes it simpler to maintain continuity when schedules shift. Ask about practical details when you schedule so sessions match your daily life and needs.