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Larry Blair

Experienced LICSW using practical, collaborative methods

LICSW Minnesota

Experience
38 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Larry

Larry Blair is a licensed clinical social worker with 38 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma, and depressive difficulties.

Background and approach

He emphasizes a collaborative stance, treating clients as experts on their own lives and drawing on their existing strengths to address challenges such as self-esteem, motivation, and confidence. His work frequently addresses complex themes like abandonment, caregiver stress, communication and control issues, and post-traumatic stress.

Blair integrates practical, evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. He also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies when helpful, which can be useful for concerns ranging from workplace stress and social anxiety to relationship transitions and financial worries.

Based in Minnesota and licensed as an LICSW (MN LICSW 10727), he provides services in English and offers multiple session formats to fit varied schedules.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care



Larry Blair draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as core frameworks in his online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, and it is often used to build concrete skills for day-to-day coping. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes clarifying values and developing psychological flexibility, helping people move toward meaningful action even when uncomfortable feelings are present.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to determine which methods best align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and may combine CBT, ACT, or mindfulness practices as needed to address specific concerns such as trauma responses, relationship strain, or workplace difficulties.

Online therapy sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, caregiving, or other responsibilities, and they support ongoing skill-building between sessions through timely communication and accessible session options.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with issues including stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, and also focuses on topics such as caregiver stress, communication problems, and workplace issues.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is collaborative and strength-based, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to match client needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 38 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and clinical settings over the course of his career.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is an LICSW licensed in Minnesota with licence number MN LICSW 10727 and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

38+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English