- 20 years experience
- Works with adolescents
- Coping after disaster
About Lori
Dr. Lori Malkasian is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in South Carolina. She has a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in counseling and brings 20 years of experience to her practice. She helps people who are overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, grief, addiction concerns, and other life stressors.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She talks through what is happening now and helps people identify steps that fit their lives. Sessions focus on the problems you name, such as school or work stress, relationship friction, or coping after a disaster. She also supports people with ADHD, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and issues related to adoption or blended families.
Dr. Malkasian uses several well-known approaches to shape treatment. Client-centered work keeps the client's priorities central. Cognitive behavioral techniques look at unhelpful thinking and small behavior changes. Emotionally-focused work addresses patterns that cause repeated hurt in close relationships.
Parents will find help with common parenting strains and adolescent challenges, including social skills and school problems. She also helps people process trauma, dissociation, grief, and the strain of major life changes. Her stated focus includes coping with natural or human-caused disaster when that is a concern.
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. To begin, follow the Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling with the therapist.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Dr. Malkasian uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead to identify priorities and goals, which can help when someone needs support making sense of a crisis or family stress. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing reactions after a disaster or major life change.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to emphasize. That means techniques can shift over time as goals change or new challenges appear.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It also lets people keep continuity of care when life changes make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt worksheets, thought records, and emotionally focused exercises to work well in remote sessions.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, trauma and related issues such as ADHD and bipolar symptoms.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She prioritizes the client's goals and uses straightforward conversation to find workable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience and a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in counseling.
Where is the therapist based and what are her credentials?
She is located in South Carolina and holds the credential LMFT, which is listed as SC LMFT.
In which languages can I speak with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is open to working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.