- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Larry
Larry Barber is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 19 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. He also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, life purpose, and related concerns.
Larry uses an approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration. Sessions often look like focused conversations where people name problems, try new ways of thinking, and practice different behaviors between meetings. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s priorities and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and actions.
He also incorporates the Gottman Method for relationship communication and Mindfulness Therapy to help people manage anxiety and stress in the moment. Motivational Interviewing is used when making changes feels difficult or motivation is low. These methods are mixed so the work fits what a person needs in practical terms.
People contact him for help with grief, PTSD, codependency, control issues, and midlife questions. He works with men, first responders, and caregivers among other adults. Sessions are grounded in clear goals, step-by-step strategies, and regular check-ins on progress.
To get started, readers are asked to use the site button to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Larry blends approaches for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, respect, and following what matters most to the person. It is useful when someone needs to clarify values, make sense of big emotions, or set personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and behavior change.Deciding on an approach is part of the work. Larry will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process means the approach can shift as needs and progress change.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by saving travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a work break, or avoiding camera use when that helps focus. Licensed professionals can use different methods over video or phone to practice skills, work on communication, and track progress without promising a particular format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include life purpose, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and isolation.
How would he approach someone feeling stuck?
He combines Client-Centered listening with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions aim to identify small changes and test them between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 19 years of experience as a practicing therapist in Texas. That experience includes work with men, first responders, caregivers, and older adults among other adults.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the site button to view online therapy options. The profile does not list specific session formats.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm exact pricing on the matching and scheduling pages.
What is the first step to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.