Larry Blair, LICSW

Larry Blair is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with 38 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate family conflicts, heal from trauma and abuse, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. His long career has included work with a wide range of concerns, and he brings that depth of experience to each therapeutic relationship.

Larry approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and that existing strengths can be mobilized to address current challenges. He emphasizes collaboration, listening carefully to each person’s story and supporting them as they clarify goals and try new strategies. Taking the first step toward therapy can require courage, and Larry acknowledges and honors that decision while offering steady, encouraging guidance.

Clients who work with Larry can expect a respectful, strengths-based approach tailored to their needs and paced to match their readiness for change. His practice aims to create practical, sustainable steps toward greater well-being while honoring the client’s values and personal goals.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action in those directions. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while building meaningful behavior change, which can be helpful for anxiety, low motivation, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress-related problems because it emphasizes concrete strategies and measurable progress.

Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to the present moment and gentle awareness of thoughts and emotions without judgment. This approach supports emotion regulation, reduces reactivity, and can complement other therapies when dealing with stress, trauma, or ongoing worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Larry works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and personally relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.