- 20 years experience
- Works with adolescents
- Focus on practical skills
About Lori
Dr. Lori Malkasian is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Psy.D. in counseling and 20 years of experience. She focuses on clear, practical help when life feels overwhelming. She explains options plainly and works with people to find steps that make sense for their day-to-day life.
Her approach centers on listening first and matching help to what each person needs. She works with adolescents and adults on issues like depression, anxiety, anger, and parenting stress. She also supports people facing grief, relationship problems, career strain, and challenges related to adoption, autism, or military life.
In sessions she uses a mix of methods, including client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, emotionally focused strategies, mindfulness, and narrative work. That lets her combine skill-building, emotion work, and attention to personal stories so people can try different ways of coping. She often teaches simple skills people can use between meetings.
Parents can expect help with communication, school-related concerns, and managing technology and behavior. For individuals she offers direction on mood management, stress, and addictions, as well as work around identity and LGBT questions. Money and financial issues are also listed among her areas of focus.
She practices in South Carolina and provides services in English. People who live outside the United States may connect as well. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. It involves open conversation and support so people can find their own solutions, useful for stress, parenting, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It teaches practical skills such as problem-solving and thought-challenging that people can use between sessions to manage anxiety, depression, and anger.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and express core emotions to improve relationships and emotional understanding. It can be helpful for relationship strain and family conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice often shifts as progress is made and new concerns come up.
If you are considering online care, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find practicing CBT skills or guided mindfulness exercises between meetings works well in remote sessions.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, parenting challenges, grief, relationship and family issues, addictions, ADHD, bipolar, and money and financial issues among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She listens first and uses practical tools like cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, mindfulness, and narrative approaches to help people try new ways of coping.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Psy.D. in counseling and has practiced for 20 years helping adolescents and adults through a range of life difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in South Carolina and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.