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Larkin Plato

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

11 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Maryland

In-Network

Accepting 5 Insurance providers

Meet Larkin

I know how struggling with stress can lead to feeling depressed, moody, or anxious. Life can be quite challenging. My goal is to guide you towards moving through the world with peace and comfort. My journey as a psychotherapist is shaped by my diverse experiences. I've been an Army Military Intelligence Officer and had a career in corporate America as an account manager. This unique background allows me to provide empathetic and effective psychotherapy services to clients from various walks of life. As your dedicated therapist, I'm committed to walking this journey with you, offering confidence and compassion every step of the way.

I know how struggling with stress can lead to feeling depressed, moody, or anxious.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Calming
  • Direct
  • Exploratory

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Veterans
  • Immigrants
  • Neurodivergence
  • Blended families

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Maryland residents

12607 Meadowood Dr
Silver Spring, Maryland 20904

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Cooking, taking care of my family and two large dogs!

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#14228 • Maryland • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, Catholic University of America

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Larkin Plato accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, CareFirst, Centivo, Prime Health, and Aetna. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Maryland are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Larkin Plato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Larkin is licensed to practice in Maryland, so clients located in Maryland can book sessions. Larkin’s Maryland license number is 14228, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Larkin Plato has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Larkin’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Catholic University of America. Over that time, Larkin has worked closely with Veterans, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, and Blended families. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Larkin is part of that group.

Larkin Plato works with Veterans, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, and Blended families and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Relationship Concerns, Religious Trauma, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Larkin spends most of their clinical time. Larkin also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Larkin is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Larkin Plato draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Psychodynamic. In sessions, Larkin’s style is affirming, authentic, calming, direct, and exploratory. In Larkin’s words: “I know how struggling with stress can lead to feeling depressed, moody, or anxious.”

Larkin Plato (she/her) offers therapy in English. Larkin identifies as White.

Larkin Plato offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 12607 Meadowood Dr in Silver Spring. Larkin is licensed in Maryland, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Larkin Plato is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Larkin will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Larkin’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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