Larry Laehn , LPC

Larry Laehn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin with 30 years of clinical experience supporting adults through complex emotional and life transitions. He blends compassionate, client-centered care with practical, evidence-informed strategies to address depression, anxiety, stress management, and addiction recovery. Drawing on a broad background that includes vocational rehabilitation and community mental health, Larry brings experience with workplace challenges, social dynamics, and vocational adjustment to his therapeutic work.

Larry works with individuals facing issues such as self-esteem struggles, communication difficulties, grief, and questions about life purpose, offering a non-judgmental space to explore personal values and build resilience. He emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and skill development so clients can strengthen relationships, improve coping, and move toward meaningful change.

Throughout his practice, Larry aims to empower people to recognize their strengths, practice new ways of relating to themselves and others, and navigate transitions with greater clarity. His approach is grounded in respect, practical tools, and steady support tailored to each person’s needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Larry Laehn

Larry commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered principles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and difficult life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to change them - it is often effective for depression, anxiety, and coping with everyday challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship that supports self-exploration and personal growth.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Larry collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the focus as therapy progresses.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care amid busy lives or geographical constraints. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, skills-based interventions and supportive dialogue in formats that fit a client’s routine and comfort level.