Therapist profile
Dr. Lori Malkasian, LMFT
LMFT focused on parenting and family concerns
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- Parenting support
- Anxiety and depression
- CBT and EFT approaches
About Lori
Dr. Lori Malkasian is an LMFT - licensed marriage and family therapist in South Carolina with 20 years of experience. She holds a Psy.D. in counseling and has spent two decades helping people who are overwhelmed by stress, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family problems.
She works with adults and adolescents. She focuses on practical steps you can use at home and in daily life. That can mean talking through a difficult stage with a teenager, finding ways to reduce anxiety, or drawing up a plan to handle anger and mood shifts. Dr. Malkasian also supports people facing grief, trauma, addiction concerns, ADHD, and career or financial stress.
Her approach centers on the person sitting across from her. She uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect, and she brings in cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Emotionally-focused ideas help explore relationship patterns when needed. Mindfulness and narrative work are also part of how she frames problems and choices.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and skills you can practice between meetings. Expect a straightforward conversation, some specific strategies to try, and follow-up on what worked. She also addresses adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, and family of origin concerns.
Dr. Malkasian accepts international clients and works in English. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting to help a person clarify their goals and feelings. Online sessions using this approach center on what matters most to the client and build a shared plan for next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions CBT often includes short exercises and homework to practice new ways of thinking and behaving between appointments.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps identify patterns in close relationships and the emotions that keep those patterns in place. When used online, EFT can help name those patterns and test different ways of responding in day-to-day interactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Malkasian will help determine which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. That process is collaborative and may shift as needs change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit appointments into a busy day, choose shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Ask about session length, pacing, and any technical needs when you schedule the first appointment.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting problems does she help with?
She helps with parenting strain, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and family communication problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered style and mixes in cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused techniques to set goals and teach practical skills.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has a Psy.D. in counseling and about 20 years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults.
Where is she licensed and what is her credential?
She is an LMFT licensed in South Carolina, which is the credential shown in her profile.
Can she work with people who live outside the United States?
Yes. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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