gary larkin, MA, MS, MFT

Encino, California

VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychotherapist

Languages: English

My Approach to Therapy

The client is who matters in my office! Our Sessions would be collaborative, honest, and empathetic. We would work on re-framing cognitive distortions, and misunderstood emotions by creating new options and dismissing old patterns by creating new ways of living! Our main goal would be to put a new life plan in operation, incorporated with successful communication and coping methods, and follow them as they progress to a new and exciting way of life! Please see the sections, "Practice Information", and "Concerns & Issues I help With" for additional clinical information.

My Practice & Services

My fee is $120.00 for a 45 min. hour. I do have a sliding scale for a limited period of time, and offer a free 30 minute introductory session. I accept many insurance plans, such as Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Aetna, Compsych, and Prime Healthcare, and United Behavioral Health. I can also issue you a "Super Bill", which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

I have been married for 40 years, and have two adopted children. I have 33 years of continuous experience in a 12 step program, and have been a special education teacher on various levels for 22. I believe these life experiences give me a perspective on life difficulties which deal with relationships, raising children and addiction, as well as the many others listed on this profile, and how, with intervention and change, they can be changed to allow progress and happiness in life. Together we can overcome these delays to happiness.I also work with people who suffer from depression related to their perceived lack of success in their careers. I look forward to our journey!

How Psychotherapy Can Help

Psychotherapy helps people by removing the feeling of being alone. It offers an empathetic ear for someone to process their reactions to negative situations, and come up with different ways to deal with such issues when the come up again

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

ChildrenTeensAdultsElders

Groups I Work With

I provide conuseling to individuals, couples, and families, specializing in children and families with disabilities, learning difficulties, behavior difficulties, OCD, Autism, ADHD, depression, anxiety, infertility and adoption issues, addiction, parenting skills, and relationship issues. For more information, please see, "Concerns & Issues I Help With", on the right hand side of this page.

Therapy Services & Specialties

ConsultationFamily Therapy Group Therapy Individual Therapy & Counseling Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling Telehealth

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

AbandonmentAbortion / Post Abortion IssuesAbuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAcademic ConcernsAddictions and CompulsionsAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAdoption / Reunion IssuesAggression and Violence

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Anger ManagementClient-Directed Outcome-Informed Therapy (CDOI)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Coherence Therapy / Depth-Oriented Brief TherapyConflict Resolution TherapyConstructivisimContemplative Psychotherapy

Industries & Communities

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