- Attachment-based work
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Blended family issues
About Arlene
Arlene Malone is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing relationship and family concerns, including blended family adjustments, divorce and separation, and infidelity.
She focuses on the ways people connect and misconnect. Arlene helps clients recognize attachment patterns that shape reactions in close relationships. She also addresses communication problems and control issues that make everyday interactions tense.
In sessions she talks through concrete moments that cause pain or conflict. Conversations look at what happened, how people felt, and what might be done differently next time. She emphasizes clearer communication and realistic steps to rebuild trust after betrayals.
Arlene brings approaches rooted in attachment theory and emotionally focused work to help people understand their emotional responses. That perspective is used to identify recurring patterns and to practice new ways of relating that reduce reactivity and increase understanding.
She works with individuals who want to manage family tensions or steady their role in a blended household. Practical problem solving and direct conversation about roles, boundaries, and expectations are common topics in her work.
To begin, people are asked some basic questions so she can understand the situation and priorities. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most, set small goals, and try out different ways of communicating that fit daily life.
How attachment and emotionally focused work translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns influence current relationships. It helps identify why certain situations trigger fear, withdrawal, or anger and suggests ways to respond that reduce distance. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on the emotions behind conflicts and helps people name, access, and share those feelings more clearly to shift interaction cycles.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review the situation, discuss goals, and recommend whether attachment-based methods, EFT, or a mix makes the most sense. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress unfolds.
Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people join from a quieter spot, avoid commuting, and keep momentum between in-person appointments when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and tools to match each person's life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What relationship and family concerns does she address?
She focuses on relationship and family issues, including communication problems, infidelity, divorce and separation, and blended family adjustments.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style centers on attachment-based and emotionally focused work that looks at patterns in how people react and connect, with direct conversation about what to try differently.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with relationship and family concerns.
What credential and location information is provided?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for getting started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.