Gary Michael Larkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Encino, CA 91436
Let's Connect (818) 351-7146
I have been licensed for 18 years, and have worked with various populations. I am a client-centered behaviorist; meaning I help people change behaviors by presenting them with coping strategies and communication skills to help deal with life on life's terms. I use my experience, as well as professional life as a special education teacher for the last 22 years, a 48 year marriage, and 35 years of a personal 12-Step Program to guide my theoretical orientation to help change distorted thinking into positive choices. I listen with empathy, and offer suggestions for hope and change. .
I specialize in working with children with disabilities and their families, Autism, Tourette Syndrome, OCD, ADHD, learning and behavior disorders, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, addiction,adoption issues, Men's Issues, infertility, victims and perpetrators of crime and abuse, individuals, couples, families, and groups, and those with depression related to careers in Show Business.
My hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM-10:00 PM, and Saturday from 7:00 AM-5:00PM. I accept Insurance, and can offer a sliding fee schedule. I also offer a one half hour introductory session at no charge.
Call or Email Gary Michael Larkin now for a free 15 minute consultation - (818) 351-7146
Let's Connect (818) 351-7146
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Humana
- Magellan
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Gary Michael Larkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (818) 351-7146
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFC 41009 Gary Michael Larkin
- Attended National University, Graduated 1993
- Licensed by State of California / MFC 41009
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Gary Michael Larkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (818) 351-7146
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Autism
- Depression
- Education and Learning Disabilities
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Gary Michael Larkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (818) 351-7146
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
English
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
English
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- behavioral
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
Gary Michael Larkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (818) 351-7146
Groups
Expertise
Autism
Age
Preteen
Session Cost
$20-$30
Group Meets
Every Mon 5 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Location
Gary Larkin, MFT
16055 Ventura Blvd
suite 717
Encino, CA 91436
Email Gary Michael Larkin about this group or call - (818) 351-7146
Parenting
How to set limits, and follow through. How to improve communication. How to understand your child, and have him/her understand you
Expertise
Parenting
Age
Children (6 to 10)
Session Cost
$20-$30
Group Meets
Every Wed 7 P.M. - 8:45 P.M.
Location
Gary Larkin, MFT
16055 Ventura Blvd.
suite 717
Encino, CA 91436
Email Gary Michael Larkin about this group or call - (818) 351-7146
Expertise
Infertility
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$20-$30
Group Meets
Every Fri 7 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Location
Gary Larkin, MFT
16055 Ventura Blvd
suite 717
Encino, CA 91436
Email Gary Michael Larkin about this group or call - (818) 351-7146
Location
Additional Location
North Hollywood, CA 91606
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Gary Michael Larkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT
Call for a free consultation now - (818) 351-7146