- Depression and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Family of origin issues
About Lori
Dr. Lori Malkasian is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in South Carolina with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and adolescents on concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger, parenting challenges, and family-related problems. She also addresses topics like coping with life changes, addictions, grief, and issues linked to adoption and foster care.
Dr. Malkasian favors clear, practical conversations. Sessions focus on understanding what keeps old patterns active and finding concrete steps to change them. She often helps people recognize how roles and expectations from childhood shape current relationships and stress responses.
Her background combines client-centered work with cognitive and emotionally-focused strategies. She uses approaches that help people identify unhelpful thinking, practice new ways of interacting, and reflect on personal stories that influence behavior. Mindfulness and narrative techniques appear when they suit a person’s needs.
Parents and caregivers commonly seek her help for school and social concerns, anger management, and guidance on parenting decisions. She also supports people dealing with family of origin issues and the ripple effects those patterns can have on work, relationships, and self-esteem.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches for online sessions
Dr. Malkasian uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person’s perspective and goals. That approach involves open conversation and listening to what matters most, which helps people clarify problems and next steps.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical behavior changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress with clear exercises and small experiments.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another tool she applies when relationship patterns and emotional responses are central. EFT helps people notice interaction styles and try new ways of connecting or responding during tense moments.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, and then recommend approaches that fit those needs in a collaborative way.
The original biography does not specify which remote session types are used. Confirm the available session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so appointments are simpler to manage.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, anger, addictions, grief, and related family issues including family of origin concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style blends client-centered conversations with cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused techniques to develop practical strategies and improve interactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with adolescents and adults on a range of emotional and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in South Carolina and practices while based in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the provided process.
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