Larry Laehn, LPC

Larry Laehn is a licensed professional counselor in Wisconsin with 30 years of experience. He helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and life changes. His style is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at practical steps people can use between sessions.

He uses a client-centered stance that starts by listening to what matters most to each person. From there he introduces workable tools drawn from cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based approaches. Sessions focus on small changes that build confidence and reduce distress over time.

His background includes work in vocational rehabilitation and community mental health settings. That experience informs how he addresses workplace strain, communication problems, and career questions. He also supports people dealing with chronic illness, cancer, aging concerns, and end-of-life issues.

Clients will find help for a range of concerns including sleeping problems, anger, codependency, substance use, and compassion fatigue. He pays attention to practical barriers and helps people set realistic goals that fit daily life. The aim is clearer priorities and stronger coping skills.

Larry emphasizes collaboration and respect. He works with each person to identify values, manage setbacks, and develop sustainable habits. To begin, people are invited to complete the site's Start Therapy steps and schedule a time that fits their needs.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and practicing actions that fit those values even when feelings are difficult. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic illness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches specific skills to change them, which can help with sleep, mood, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening, acceptance, and helping people find their own solutions through a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's goals and preferences and adjusts over time based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay practical and relevant.

The biography does not specify particular online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday environments and bring real-life situations into session for immediate problem solving. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises for remote sessions so people continue progress even when they cannot come in person.