About Edward
Edward Larkin introduces himself as a calm, straightforward guide for people facing difficult life moments. He is a Minnesota psychologist with many years of experience and he focuses on clear goals and steady support. Edward prefers a practical, respectful style and uses approaches that match each person's needs.
Edward works with issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, low self esteem, depression, addiction concerns, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.
How Edward works
He also focuses on caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, workplace problems, communication issues, and complicated feelings like guilt and shame. He helps people who are navigating bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, or isolation. He uses a mix of client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Sessions aim to identify what matters to the person, set achievable steps, and build habits that make daily life easier. He brings a practical mindset to therapy rather than abstract theory. Edward has worked in clinical and coordination roles for many years and draws on that background to help people align medical, behavioral, and social care when needed.
He emphasizes sustainable health strategies and stress reduction practices that fit into busy lives. People can expect a direct but compassionate approach that focuses on short-term improvements and longer-term coping skills. He supports straightforward planning, problem solving, and building routines that reduce overwhelm.
Edward lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What Edward works with
The areas below are the ones Edward selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | MN Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 29 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Minnesota |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify the values that matter to them and take concrete steps toward those values. It often uses short exercises to notice thoughts and act in ways that support a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It uses practical exercises and homework to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, panic, or sleep disruption. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve focus; it pairs well with behavioral strategies for everyday coping.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Edward will collaborate with each person to figure out what fits best based on their goals and preferences. He adjusts methods over time and mixes techniques so sessions stay practical and focused on measurable steps.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and interactive exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick support, brief reflections, or when note-style homework is helpful. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, medical, and family schedules while keeping sessions consistent and goal oriented.
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