- Life purpose focus
- Jungian dream work
- Mindfulness practices
About Mariah
Mariah Larkin is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and stress, and lists life purpose and coaching among her focuses. Her practice also notes work with LGBT concerns and male psychology.
Mariah uses a mix of therapeutic tools chosen for each person. She draws on Jungian ideas and dream work when deeper exploration is needed. She also uses cognitive tools and techniques for trauma, and references music-based and body-focused methods in her practice.
She describes an interactive session style where truthfulness is invited. Sessions include discussion of background, current struggles, and the practical steps someone can take between meetings. Meditation and psycho-spiritual exercises are offered to support ongoing practice outside sessions.
Mariah notes experience helping people in alternative and creative lifestyles and highlights work on men's issues and multicultural concerns. She names approaches for relationship change and longer-term work on unconscious material when that fits the client's goals.
First sessions focus on getting to know one another and clarifying what brings a person to therapy. She frames therapy as an ongoing process and describes helping clients take one step at a time. The structure supports both shorter-term problem work and longer-term personal exploration.
Approaches used in remote sessions and how they help
Mariah draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Existential Therapy depending on a person's needs. Client-Centered work focuses on listening deeply and helping someone articulate their own goals and feelings. EFT concentrates on patterns in close relationships and helps identify interaction cycles that cause distress. Existential Therapy addresses questions about meaning, choice, and life purpose when major changes leave someone feeling stuck.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mariah will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, comfort level, and the issues they bring. She discusses options, tries techniques, and adjusts the plan as needs emerge so the work stays practical and focused on what matters to the client.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week and can reduce travel time. They also allow work with therapeutic tools like mindfulness practice, talk-based exercises, and discussion of relationship patterns while keeping the process integrated with day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life purpose questions. Additional focuses include body image, OCD patterns, PTSD, and seasonal mood changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and direct, inviting truthful conversation. She blends practical tools with deeper exploration depending on the issue.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience as a licensed therapist working with adults across a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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