Mariah Larkin

Mariah Larkin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 30 years of practice in California. She brings a warm, interactive presence and focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship concerns. Mariah offers practical guidance and supportive conversation so people can feel more comfortable being themselves.

Mariah blends several approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on Mindfulness Therapy and client-centered work to teach calming practices and strengthen self-awareness. She also uses Emotionally-Focused ideas to look at how patterns show up in relationships and communication.

Her style is compassionate and direct. Sessions aim to help people process grief, reduce overwhelm, and notice unhelpful habits. Meditation and other psycho-spiritual tools are part of the work when they fit a person’s goals.

Mariah also addresses concerns like body image, life purpose, men’s issues, multicultural questions, OCD and obsessions, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety, and issues many women face. She can combine short-term tools and longer-term exploration depending on what someone needs.

The first session is a chance to get to know one another, discuss background, and set priorities. Mariah invites honest conversation and helps people take therapy one step at a time.

How mindfulness and emotionally focused work translate online

Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices that help reduce tension and increase awareness. Online sessions can include guided mindfulness exercises and discussion about how to use them in daily life to ease anxiety and stress.

Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own answers. In virtual sessions the therapist provides an accepting space to talk through feelings and decisions while the client leads the pace and topics.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotional patterns affect relationships and interactions. Online work can identify those patterns, practice new responses, and rehearse healthier ways of relating that carry over into daily life.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to focus on mindfulness practices, emotion-focused work, or more exploratory approaches.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will best fit your routine and goals.