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Paul A. Larkin, LICSW

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(Paul Andrew Larkin)

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Specializes in: Counseling and Social Work

Professional interests include: anxiety, personality disorders, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and more.

4855 W ARROWHEAD ROAD
HERMANTOWN, MN 55811

(218) 786-3540

Paul A. Larkin, LICSW is a counselor in HERMANTOWN, MN specializing in counseling and social work. Paul A. Larkin, LICSW is affiliated with Essentia Health and THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD.

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4855 W ARROWHEAD ROAD
HERMANTOWN, MN 55811

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Some issues Paul A. Larkin, LICSW can help you with:

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Bulimia

Bulimia nervosa, typically called bulimia, is a disorder where people binge (eat large quantities of food) and purge the food that they just consumed by vomiting, laxative abuse, fasting, or excessive exercise. This behavior is usually motivated by a feeling of powerlessness over eating and a fear of weight gain or desire for weight loss. Bulimia can occur in underweight, normal weight, and overweight people. Common symptoms of bulimia include:

Acid reflux
Intestinal distress
Dehydration from purging
Amenorrhea (the absence of menstruation)
Dental erosion from vomiting
Stomach ulcers
Delayed stomach emptying

Some people with bulimia may have swollen parotid glands (salivary glands near the cheeks) that give their face a puffy "chipmunk" appearance. Their skin may look dehydrated and dull from repeated purging. Red scars and marks on the backs of the knuckles are prevalent in those with bulimia. Eating disorder experts may refer to these as "Russel's sign," named after a well-known psychologist.

However, others with bulimia may not show any outward signs of having an eating disorder. They may deliberately hide their eating habits or conceal their purging after a meal. It is important that family members and friends help loved ones with bulimia seek treatment. While many people with bulimia are still able to lead outwardly successful and active lifestyles, bulimia may have lasting and severe consequences to one's health. Electrolyte imbalance from bulimia is particularly dangerous and may lead to heart attack or stroke. Similarly, continued dehydration and disturbances in electrolyte levels can cause kidney damage and reduced kidney function.

Treatment for bulimia typically includes therapy and nutrition counseling. Eating disorder support groups, both online and in person, are often beneficial to recovery. Medical professionals may also look to treat the mental health problems that frequently accompany bulimia, which are body dysmorphia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression. Dietary specialists can assist patients with reintegrating foods into their diet and increasing consumed calories. Some patients may attend inpatient rehabilitation or eating disorder clinics, which provide all of the above treatments in a residential facility.

Fortunately, many people recover from bulimia and are able to fully restore their health.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul A. Larkin, LICSW treated as a counselor in HERMANTOWN, MN during 2012 were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	22
mental health therapy	92

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul A. Larkin, LICSW treated as a counselor in HERMANTOWN, MN during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	79

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW in 2013

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	74
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul A. Larkin, LICSW treated as a counselor in HERMANTOWN, MN during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW in 2014

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul A. Larkin, LICSW treated as a counselor in HERMANTOWN, MN during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	97

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW in 2015

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul A. Larkin, LICSW treated as a counselor in HERMANTOWN, MN during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	173

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW in 2016

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul A. Larkin, LICSW treated as a counselor in HERMANTOWN, MN during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	136

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul A. Larkin, LICSW treated as a counselor in HERMANTOWN, MN during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	145

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	31
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul A. Larkin, LICSW treated as a counselor in HERMANTOWN, MN during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	130

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul A. Larkin, LICSW treated as a counselor in HERMANTOWN, MN during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	106

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW in 2020

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul A. Larkin, LICSW treated as a counselor in HERMANTOWN, MN during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW in 2021

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul A. Larkin, LICSW treated as a counselor in HERMANTOWN, MN during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	72

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Paul A. Larkin, LICSW treated as a counselor in HERMANTOWN, MN were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation	22
mental health therapy	105

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW.

**Gender**
Male	2
Female	4

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul A. Larkin, LICSW From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Paul A. Larkin, LICSW treated were depression, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	25
High Cholesterol	11
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

He has a state license in Minnesota.

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Paul A. Larkin, LICSW is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Essentia Health

THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD

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Biography

Mr. Paul Larkin practices social work and counseling. His clinical interests include bulimia, body dysmorphic disorder, and outpatient care. He is professionally affiliated with Essentia Health. Mr. Larkin's practice in Hermantown, MN is open to new patients as reported by Essentia Health.