- Client-Centered approach
- Emotionally-Focused work
- Mindfulness and meditation
About Mariah
Mariah Larkin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 30 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and LGBT issues. Mariah also lists coaching, body image, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
Her style is interactive and direct. Sessions aim to help people speak honestly about what is hard and to find practical steps forward. She offers both short-term and longer-term work depending on what someone needs.
Mariah draws on psychological approaches that attend to feelings, meaning, and patterns. She uses Client-Centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the person’s experience. She also incorporates Emotionally-Focused ideas when relationship patterns are under discussion, and Jungian perspectives when exploring deeper personal themes such as dreams and identity.
She has worked with people from a range of cultural and lifestyle backgrounds, including those in alternative and creative communities, and notes experience with men’s issues and midlife concerns. Mariah can also address trauma-related symptoms including post-traumatic stress and obsessive-compulsive concerns when they arise.
Her sessions include practical tools such as mindfulness, cognitive strategies, and meditation practices that clients can use between meetings. The therapist invites honest conversation and aims to help people clarify what matters to them and take gradual steps toward those goals.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Mariah uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person’s experience and priorities. This approach keeps the conversation grounded in what matters to the client and helps clarify goals and next steps. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used when relationship patterns and attachment concerns are central, offering ways to name feelings and try new interaction patterns. Jungian perspectives are offered for people who want to look at deeper themes such as dreams, symbols, and life meaning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mariah will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will suggest ways of working that fit those priorities. The choice of methods is collaborative and may shift over time as goals evolve.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many clients find that virtual sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can also let someone continue work when schedules or location make in-person visits difficult. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT matters, and social anxiety and phobia among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is interactive and practical, combining Client-Centered listening with Emotionally-Focused and Jungian ideas as appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience as a practicing therapist.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.