Dr. Larry Andrews, LPC

Dr. Larry Andrews is a licensed professional counselor in South Dakota with decades of experience helping people handle hard moments. He focuses on straightforward, practical work for issues like anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, and addictions. He aims to make conversations easy to start and to reduce the stress of seeking help.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a method that looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions, to help people test new ways of thinking and behaving. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a respectful, accepting relationship so clients can explore what matters to them. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused rather than overly technical.

Andrews has 35 years in the field and brings a calm, steady presence to sessions. He prioritizes creating an open space where people can talk without judgment and begin practical steps toward change. He describes therapy as a collaboration where the client’s goals lead the work.

Common concerns he addresses include stress, intimacy and relationship struggles, parenting pressures, career challenges, eating and process addictions, and mood disorders such as bipolar and depression. He also helps people who are coping with life changes, infidelity, or anger issues.

People who choose him can expect clear explanations, concrete strategies, and regular check-ins on progress. The focus is on skills that can be used between sessions and small, manageable steps toward the life someone wants.

How CBT and Client-Centered Work Translate Online

Online therapy with this clinician draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s concerns guide the pace and focus of sessions.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative step. The therapist works together with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and comfort level. That might mean starting with skill-building exercises from CBT, then shifting to a more exploratory, supportive conversation as trust grows.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues matter and for longer sessions. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quieter place is easier to find. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, homework support, or times when typing feels more comfortable. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping the focus on practical progress and measurable goals.