Dr. Lori Malkasian, LMFT

Dr. Lori Malkasian is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in counseling and 20 years of experience. She offers calm, direct support when life feels overwhelming. She meets people where they are and helps them find clearer ways to cope with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, and other pressing concerns.

Her background includes work with adolescents and adults, and she often helps parents worried about their teen’s struggles. In sessions she focuses on practical steps you can use right away, from managing anger to improving school or social functioning. She also supports people facing depression, attention-related issues, grief, and relationship strain.

Dr. Malkasian draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful space, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address strong emotions in relationships. She also uses mindfulness and narrative-based techniques as needed to help people notice patterns and try new responses.

Her experience includes work on adoption and foster-care concerns, blended family dynamics, communication problems, and midlife crisis questions among other areas. She also addresses addiction, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, and challenges faced by veterans and those in the armed forces.

Dr. Malkasian practices from South Carolina and offers services in English. If you want to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It is about being heard and deciding goals together, which helps people who feel stuck or uncertain about next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches simple skills to test unhelpful thoughts and to try new behaviors, which often helps with anxiety, depression, or trouble managing daily tasks.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and work through strong feelings in relationships. It is useful when emotions get in the way of clear communication or connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals and preferences. That might mean starting with problem-solving skills, then adding emotion-focused work or mindfulness exercises as needs change.

If you prefer online care, confirm the specific session formats with the therapist before booking. Ask which options are currently offered and how scheduling works. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time, helping people keep consistent appointments.