- Client-centered approach
- 30 years experience
- Focus on relationships
About Mariah
Mariah Larkin is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 30 years of experience. She offers a warm, interactive presence and helps people who are feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck in repeating relationship patterns. Mariah aims to help clients create a more authentic life and feel more comfortable being themselves.
She works with adults and often supports people from alternative or creative lifestyles. Her practice includes attention to men’s concerns and issues that arise in midlife. Mariah also addresses stress, LGBT concerns, body image, grief, and symptoms linked to trauma or obsessive thoughts.
Mariah blends several approaches to match what each person needs. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person's experience and Emotional-Focused ideas when relationship patterns are in play. She also integrates Jungian perspectives, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness-based practices when deeper or symbolic work is useful.
Sessions can be shorter-term to address immediate symptoms or longer-term to look at unconscious material through dreams and imagery. She teaches meditation and psycho-spiritual tools so people have ways to manage stress between sessions. Her style invites honest conversation, steady support, and practical skills for life outside therapy.
First meetings are meant for getting to know one another, reviewing background, and agreeing on goals. Mariah describes therapy as a step-by-step process and guides people through each stage at a comfortable pace.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Mariah uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the client's experience and feelings. This approach centers the conversation on what matters most to the person and helps build trust through listening and reflection.She also incorporates Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address patterns in how people connect and respond to one another. EFT-style work can help when relationship patterns cause repeated hurt or disconnection.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mariah will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adjust the mix of methods over time. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to prioritize short-term symptom work or deeper, exploratory work.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how appointments are offered. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier by removing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also allow for shorter check-ins or focused symptom work when days are tight. Talk with her about what will best fit your routine and goals.
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 Mariah help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and LGBT concerns. Additional focus areas include body image, obsessions and compulsions, PTSD, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive, inviting honest conversation and practical tools. She blends person-focused listening with emotion-focused work when relationships are central.
What is her professional background?
Mariah has 30 years of experience as a licensed clinician and has worked with people from alternative and creative lifestyles. She also brings interests in meditation and psycho-spiritual approaches.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international sessions available?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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