- CBT techniques
- Client-centered focus
- Mindfulness practices
About Larry
Larry Barber is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 19 years of experience. He lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes as primary concerns he works with. Larry also notes social anxiety and isolation among areas he addresses.
He uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help people clarify problems and test new ways of coping. Sessions focus on practical steps such as adjusting unhelpful thinking, learning calming skills, and practicing clearer communication. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person's priorities and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful patterns.
His background includes extended work with older adults, caregivers, first responders, and men coping with life transitions. That experience informs how he frames goals and the pacing of sessions. He also brings experience with chronic illness, grief, and end-of-life concerns.
Larry integrates mindfulness practices and Motivational Interviewing to support small changes that fit into daily life. The Gottman Method is part of his toolbox for people wanting to work on relationship communication and conflict management.
He describes his approach as faith-informed when that matters to the person, while keeping the focus on practical steps a person can use between sessions. To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to talk about priorities and next steps.
How Larry uses proven approaches in online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to what matters most to the person and shaping sessions around their priorities. It helps people set goals and move at a pace that feels manageable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It offers concrete tools to test unhelpful thoughts and build different habits for handling anxiety and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness. These practices can be useful alongside work on relationships, grief, or chronic health concerns. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Larry will discuss options with the person and choose methods together based on needs, goals, and preferences. The process is collaborative and may blend elements from several methods over time. Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid being on camera if that helps. Speak with the therapist after the matching questionnaire to clarify which session formats are offered and how they can fit into everyday life.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
Larry lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. He also notes social anxiety and isolation among his focus areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness. Sessions are practical and focus on skills, thinking patterns, and communication.
How much experience does he have?
He has 19 years of counseling experience working with adults on a range of concerns including chronic illness, grief, and first responder stress.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.