Dr. Larkin Hoyt Psy.D

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Dr. Hoyt is a licensed psychologist specializing in trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety.

Clinical Psychologist in California

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Services

  • Individual

About My Clients

Dr. Hoyt specializes in women’s mental health and has a deep understanding of the unique challenges women face across the lifespan. At the same time, her practice is fully inclusive and welcoming to individuals of all genders and sexual orientations. She works especially well with clients who are ready to explore their emotional world and examine the patterns in their relationships—with the goal of building a stronger, more compassionate connection to themselves.

My Background and Approach

With a warm, collaborative approach, Dr. Hoyt helps clients transform their relationship with difficult emotions—viewing them not as problems to avoid, but as meaningful signals pointing to unmet needs. By learning to interpret and express these emotions more effectively, clients build stronger self-awareness, improve communication, and foster deeper relationships. Dr. Hoyt’s work supports lasting change, greater confidence, and a more fulfilling, values-driven life.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Dr. Hoyt is a proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community and has a strong background in suicide prevention work. She is deeply committed to breaking the stigma around mental health and believes that everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality care. In support of that belief, Dr. Hoyt proudly accepts insurance to help make therapy more accessible and affordable for those who need it most.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Other Techniques

  • Addiction Counseling
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Depression Women's Issues

Other Issues

  • Addiction
  • Anger Issues
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Thoughts

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
Psy.D, State of California · #24510
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
17 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • All Savers
  • Nippon Life
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health
  • UnitedHealthcare Global
  • Trustmark Small Business Benefits
  • Christian Brothers Services
  • Optum EAP

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 17 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $185 - 210/session

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