- Client-centered work
- CBT and DBT skills
- Blended family issues
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth O'Malley is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 10 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and parenting challenges. Her practice also addresses trauma, grief, mood disorders, and issues related to ADHD and addictions.
She focuses on clear, practical conversations. Sessions look at day-to-day problems like sleep disruption, anger, or impulsivity. She helps people break big problems into manageable steps and build routines that fit real life.
Elizabeth uses client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. That means clients' goals guide the work, while concrete skills help manage emotions, reduce panic, and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness and solution-focused strategies are used to notice patterns and try small changes that make a difference.
She has particular experience supporting parents, including those caring for children with significant mental health needs. She also lists blended family issues as a focus, useful when homes are changing and roles are being negotiated. Elizabeth helps people sort practical parenting routines, communication patterns, and co-parenting tensions.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. She aims to help people identify what matters most, try specific tools, and reassess progress in follow-up sessions. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her decade of clinical work in California.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Elizabeth often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions include practical exercises and homework that help with anxiety, panic, depression, and sleep problems.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness. DBT tools can help with impulsivity, anger, and intense mood swings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and what has or hasn't helped before. Then she and the client decide collaboratively which methods to try and adjust over time based on results.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or offer alternatives when traveling or handling childcare. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about the session length and setup that will work best for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues, parenting stress, communication problems, and family conflicts among her focus areas. These are discussed in ways that aim to improve daily routines and role clarity.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered practice combined with CBT and DBT techniques. That means sessions follow the client's goals while teaching concrete skills for emotion regulation and thinking patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in California. That experience includes work with stress, anxiety, parenting, trauma, and mood concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - a licensed marriage and family therapist - practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the onboarding process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule 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.