Mim Larkin
BA, Bryn Mawr College // M.Ed., University of Cincinnati // Ph.D. in School Psychology, University of Cincinnati
Mim Larkin is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA), as well as a licensed school psychologist in California and Ohio. She is committed to applying evidence-based practices to help children and adults experience success and wellbeing within the context of their daily lives. She has experience providing direct services, evaluations, consultation and training in both private and public educational settings. She specializes in tailored, individualized support for neurodiverse individuals utilizing a blend of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that is accessible to individuals across the spectrum of communication and intellectual ability. Mim is also experienced and highly competent in neuropsychological and educational evaluations, including assessments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), intellectual disability, and emotional and behavioral disorders.
Mim received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Bryn Mawr College where she graduated Cum Laude. She then worked as a clinical research coordinator at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital administering neuropsychological assessments as part of a clinical research study. Mim went on to attend the University of Cincinnati graduate program in school psychology where she received her M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis, and Ph.D. in School Psychology. During her graduate studies, Mim provided educational, behavioral, and mental health support to students in preschool through high school, with a focus on students requiring specialized and separate facilities. She completed her advanced practicum at the Cincinnati Center for Autism, and her doctoral internship at Clermont County Educational Service Center under the supervision of Randy Siler, Ph.D. Mim worked as a school psychologist for Cincinnati Public Schools before spending 7 years in California working as a BCBA and school psychologist for children attending specialized day programming due to the impact of their disability on their education.
Mim is thrilled to be back in her hometown of Cincinnati and excited to provide high-quality evidence-based mental and behavioral health support to children and adults through her work at The Anxiety Center.
My passion
“My journey in this profession started with the pairing of my desire to help others and curiosity about the causes of emotional and behavioral dysfunction. This led me to working with neurodiverse children who have changed the way that I see the world, and secured a deep compassion for individuals and their families facing challenges associated with their disabilities and mental health. Like many people, my family has experienced loss and trauma resulting in periods of significant stress and anxiety. I know first hand the impact of mental health struggles on not only the individual experiencing it, but on the family system as well. Having two young children has further opened me to the innate joy and suffering of life, deepened my patience, and strengthened my empathy for others.
In my spare time you’ll find me with my husband and two children, Leo and Eva, out exploring the city and having adventures together, or at home cooking and spending time with friends and family.”