Dr. Lori Malkasian, LMFT

Dr. Lori Malkasian is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Doctor of Psychology in counseling and 20 years of clinical experience. She listens first, then helps people find clearer ways to cope. Many clients come for help with anxiety, depression, parenting stress, anger, or life changes. She uses practical tools in sessions so clients leave with specific steps to try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one common approach she uses to identify patterns of thinking and change unhelpful behaviors. She also draws on client-centered and emotionally focused ideas to make space for what matters most to each person. Her background includes work with adolescents and adults across a range of challenges, including trauma, grief, addictions, ADHD, and relationship or family concerns. She also supports people facing adoption or foster care issues, blended family stress, and career or financial strain. Over two decades she has helped people untangle overwhelming problems into manageable parts. Sessions are straightforward and focused. Dr. Malkasian encourages open conversation, practical experiments, and small habit changes that add up. Parents often appreciate clear guidance on communication and behavior strategies for teens. People who choose her tend to want a thoughtful, steady clinician who combines real-world problem solving with attention to feelings. Her work aims to help clients find relief, build skills, and move toward the next chapter of life.

How therapy approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients feel heard and can explore their priorities; it helps when someone needs a steady, accepting therapist to talk things through. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) pays attention to feelings and patterns in relationships to improve connection and emotional awareness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Malkasian will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, symptoms, and preferences. That may mean using CBT tools for anxiety, client-centered conversation for difficult decisions, or combining elements from different approaches as needs change.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and routines. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and demonstrations, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging is helpful for ongoing support between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.