Larry Laehn, LPC

Larry Laehn is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 30 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life changes. He listens without judgment and focuses on what matters to each person.

In sessions he blends client-centered care with practical tools. That means lots of real-world strategies alongside attentive listening. He often works on coping skills for sleep, anger, and grief, and supports people managing chronic illness and cancer-related concerns.

Laehn's background includes vocational rehabilitation and community mental health. That experience shapes how he approaches career and workplace difficulties. He also helps people address relationship patterns, communication problems, and codependency.

He uses evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. These approaches are used to build coping skills, reduce distress, and clarify values.

Many clients seek help for aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, or for the combined effects of chronic pain and emotional strain. Laehn supports people through decision points and transitions in later life.

His aim is to help people identify strengths and make practical changes. He offers a calm, respectful environment where goals are set together and progress is tracked over time.

How therapy approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying what matters most. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and decisions that come with aging and serious illness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is useful for sleep problems, anxiety, and coping with chronic pain. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for intense emotions and relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, history, and preferences. Expect discussion and adjustments over several sessions until the plan feels right.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm available formats before booking since session options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people continue care while managing medical appointments, caregiving duties, or physical limitations. Ask about how sessions are structured so timing and frequency match everyday life.