- Years in practice
- 35
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- South Dakota
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Grief
About Larry
Dr. Larry Andrews greets parents and caregivers who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. He focuses on practical help for relationship strain, parenting challenges, anxiety, stress, grief, addictions, and mood concerns.
Dr. Andrews uses straightforward talk and steady support to help people take the next step toward change. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space so people can say what they really think and feel.
Conversations are meant to be clear and useful, not full of jargon.
Background and approach
He encourages small, realistic steps that fit into everyday life rather than large, sudden shifts. Dr. Andrews brings 35 years of professional experience and holds an LPC credential, licensed in South Dakota.
Over his career he has helped people address issues such as intimacy-related problems, infidelity, process addictions like porn or gambling, eating concerns, and job or career stress. He also supports those coping with bipolar disorder and depression. His approach draws on client-centered work that prioritizes the person’s perspective alongside cognitive behavioral techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Sessions typically mix listening, problem-solving, and practical strategies to try between meetings. People who prefer clear guidance and a collaborative style may find his way of working useful. If you want a therapist who listens, offers practical tools, and helps you shape achievable goals, Dr.
Andrews aims to walk alongside you through the process.
What Larry works with
Everything Larry lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Larry helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Infidelity
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Approaches Larry lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respectful listening and follows your lead. In practice that means sessions focus on what matters most to you, helping you feel heard and understood while working through parenting stress, relationship worries, or grief.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is practical for anxiety, mood concerns, anger, and many everyday struggles where patterns of thinking get in the way.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. He will work with you to figure out which methods fit your goals and preferences, and adjust strategies as you go. The aim is to match techniques to your needs rather than sticking to one fixed plan.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy parents and caregivers. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a full discussion is needed. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school runs, or unpredictable schedules while keeping focus on practical progress.
Questions people ask about Larry
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people facing relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, intimacy-related issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, and career challenges. Additional foci include infidelity and process addictions such as porn, exercise, or gambling.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He combines a person-centered approach with cognitive behavioral methods. That means he listens closely to your experience and works with you to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 35 years of professional experience supporting people through a range of life challenges and relationship issues.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an LPC credential and is licensed in South Dakota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location and therapist availability. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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