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Larry Laehn

Experienced counselor focused on practical growth and resilience

LPC Wisconsin

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Larry

Larry Laehn is a licensed professional counselor in Wisconsin with 30 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life changes.

Background and approach

He blends client-centered care with pragmatic techniques to support personal growth, attending to issues such as self-esteem, grief, sleeping problems, anger, and career concerns. His practice also addresses compassion fatigue and coaching for life transitions.

Drawing on work in vocational rehabilitation and community mental health, Larry brings practical perspective to complex situations including chronic illness, cancer, aging and geriatric concerns, and hospice or end-of-life counseling. He uses evidence-informed methods to address communication and control issues, co-morbidity, codependency, and substance-related problems while helping clients explore meaning, commitment, and forgiveness.

Sessions emphasize collaboration and respect for each person’s experience, with attention to coping skills, emotional regulation, and identifying values and goals. Larry aims to create an accepting environment where clients can build resilience, clarify priorities, and develop strategies for healthier relationships and daily functioning.

Approaches for Online Work and Practical Change



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve coping with daily challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values, accepting difficult internal experiences, and committing to actions that build a meaningful life, which can help with stress, grief, and chronic illness. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, offering empathic listening and support to encourage self-directed growth and stronger self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to consider goals, life circumstances, and preferences, and may blend techniques from these approaches to match changing needs over time. This shared exploration helps determine what methods feel most useful and practical for the issues at hand.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic distance. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and check in in ways that fit daily life while working toward clearer goals and improved coping.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Larry commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, grief, sleep problems, anger, career issues, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns listed in his profile.
What therapeutic styles does he use?
The practice incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential approaches to tailor care to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has 30 years of experience working in settings such as vocational rehabilitation and community mental health, which informs his practical, problem-solving orientation.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
Larry holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Wisconsin with license number WI LPC 2948-125; his location is listed as Wisconsin.
In which languages can clients work with him and can international clients join?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English