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Larry Laehn

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Larry Laehn, LPC

Wisconsin

Licensed counselor - Anger and stress

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Wisconsin / 2948-125
  • NPI1154524197
  • Experience30 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationWisconsin

About

  • ACT and CBT methods
  • DBT skills training
  • Work and life transitions

About Larry

Larry Laehn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 30 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, self-esteem problems, grief, sleep trouble, and major life changes. He also helps with career concerns and coaching related to workplace strain.

He uses straightforward, practical methods rather than vague talk. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings. That can mean learning ways to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts, practicing emotion regulation skills, and clarifying what matters most to you.

His background includes work in vocational rehabilitation and community mental health. That experience shows up in practical problem solving around work, social interactions, and daily routines. He is familiar with issues tied to aging, chronic illness, cancer, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and co-occurring medical and mental health problems.

Therapy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Sessions combine exploration of meaning with concrete behavioral tools to manage anger, addiction, and persistent stress.

People who come for help usually want clear steps to reduce reactivity and improve communication. Meetings are collaborative: you set goals, try out strategies, and adjust what isn’t working. To begin, follow the site’s sign-up flow and complete the brief matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.

How sessions work

How his approaches work in online sessions

Larry uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anger that is tied to feeling stuck or living out of step with what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to map links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and to practice alternative responses. CBT can help reduce automatic reactivity and improve day-to-day coping.

He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Those skills are practical tools for managing intense moments and for communicating under stress. The therapist will work with the client to determine which combination of methods fits best based on goals, preferences, and how problems show up in life. Finding the right mix is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Talk with him after the matching questionnaire about the length and rhythm of sessions so they match daily responsibilities and treatment goals.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

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

Listed in

Wisconsin

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, sleep problems, grief, self-esteem, and life changes among other concerns.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are practical and straightforward, blending skills practice with conversational work to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

How much experience does he have?

He has 30 years of experience working in vocational rehabilitation and community mental health settings.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin and practices from Wisconsin.

In which languages can I work with him?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he take international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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