Larry Tucker

Embracing the belief that isolation is a major cause of mental illness, Larry Tucker, LMFT, approaches therapy with a profound understanding that the cure lies within relationships. As the owner and co-founder of Kente Circle, Larry has dedicated over 25 years to the social service field, establishing himself as a prominent relationship professional with a unique perspective on healing and personal growth.

Larry identifies himself as a relational therapist, emphasizing the importance of connection in overcoming life's challenges. His therapeutic approach is grounded in focusing on each individual's strengths while acknowledging that true healing occurs when people bravely embrace pain as a normal part of life. This philosophy underscores his work with individuals, couples, and families, guiding them to navigate life's complexities with resilience and self-awareness.

With a wealth of experience, Larry has honed his expertise in various areas, including family systems, relationship challenges and success, relational identity, cultural and racial identity, anxiety, depression, and trauma. His systemic and relational perspective incorporates multiple schools of therapy, such as experiential, narrative, emotionally focused, interactive, solution-focused, and cognitive/behavioral approaches. This integrative methodology allows him to offer highly personalized support tailored to each client's unique needs.

Beyond his clinical work, Larry is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and a Minnesota MFT and LPC Board Approved Supervisor, showcasing his commitment to nurturing the next generation of therapists. He extends his impact through training and consultation, working with agencies to enhance their cultural knowledge and experiences. In these roles, Larry's goal is to inspire people to resist the fear of the unknown, encouraging them to lean into difficult conversations and embrace curiosity about what they don't understand.

At Kente Circle, Larry leads a diverse staff with professional training in marriage and family therapy, psychology, and social work. The practice, founded in 2004, has garnered recognition for its commitment to families, earning the "Family Friendly" award from the Minnesota Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT) in 2010. Larry's vision for Kente Circle emphasizes cultural and ethnic diversity, with the staff collectively boasting over 80 years of combined experience in the social service field. This rich background allows the practice to offer comprehensive services, including individual, couples, family, and group therapy to clientele in Minneapolis, MN, and surrounding communities.