Dr. Lori Malkasian, LMFT

Dr. Lori Malkasian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in counseling and two decades of clinical experience. She draws on that background to help people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. She speaks plainly and works with both teens and adults to address everyday struggles and bigger life shifts.

Her approach is collaborative. She listens first, then helps people identify practical changes they can try between sessions. Common concerns she addresses include anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, anger, and relationship stress. Jealousy and issues around family dynamics are also within her focus areas.

Dr. Malkasian uses familiar, evidence-informed approaches to guide work in session. She may use client-centered conversation to follow what matters most to the person sitting across from her. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques help break down unhelpful thinking and build different habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and mindfulness skills are available when emotions and connection are central to the problem.

She has particular experience helping adolescents with school, social skills, and family conflict, and she also meets with adults facing life changes, grief, or job stress. Her background includes work with adoption and foster care concerns, autism spectrum issues, and trauma-related difficulties.

Sessions are conducted in English and Dr. Malkasian accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details using the Start Therapy process on the site.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the individual. The therapist creates space for people to tell their story and helps them find their own solutions, which can be useful for issues like parenting stress and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses small experiments and practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful routines.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name emotions so they can address relationship and attachment concerns more clearly. That approach can be helpful when jealousy, grief, or family connection are central issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust over time based on what helps. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

If you plan to try online therapy, confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can still include the same practical exercises, thought records, and emotion-focused conversations used in face-to-face therapy; the therapist will help adapt tools to the session format you choose.