Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
How Larry works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Larry
Larry Newson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. He brings seven years of clinical experience and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and depression. He aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person’s pace.
In sessions he creates an open space where clients can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. He listens for what matters most and helps people find clearer ways to respond when emotions run high.
Background and approach
Conversations are practical and goal-oriented while staying grounded in each person’s life story. Larry often helps people work through communication problems, divorce and separation stresses, and workplace tensions. He also supports those coping with guilt, shame, impulsivity, and questions around life purpose or midlife change.
First responder and veteran concerns are part of his experience as well. His experience includes responding to trauma and abuse and assisting with post-traumatic stress symptoms. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to match the problem at hand rather than a single fixed method.
This makes sessions flexible and focused on immediate needs. Therapy with Larry typically blends practical coping skills with space to process past events. He encourages small experiments between sessions so progress can show up in day-to-day life.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on his availability.
What Larry works with
Everything Larry lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Larry's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How Larry Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Many of the techniques he uses focus on skills people can practice between sessions. One common approach teaches concrete emotion regulation and coping strategies to reduce reactivity and manage anger or anxiety. These are practical exercises you can try during everyday moments to see what helps.Another approach emphasizes processing traumatic experiences in a paced way so memories feel less disruptive. This method combines careful pacing with tools for staying grounded when memories or strong feelings arise. It is useful for people dealing with past abuse, post-traumatic stress, or repeated upsetting events.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative effort. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life. Together they choose techniques to try and adjust the plan as needed based on what’s working.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone calls can fit a break at work or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins, ongoing support, and written reflections between longer sessions. These options help people fit care into busy lives and make consistent progress over time.
Questions people ask about Larry
What concerns does Larry commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication difficulties, divorce and separation, workplace issues, and first responder and veteran concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are straightforward and practical. He creates an open, nonjudgmental space and focuses on skills and small steps that fit day-to-day life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with the issues listed in his profile.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.