- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
- Mindfulness tools
About Lori
Dr. Lori Malkasian is a South Carolina licensed marriage and family therapist (SC LMFT) with 20 years of clinical experience. She sees adults and adolescents and addresses common struggles such as depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, and coping with life changes. Her practice also notes work related to addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and relationship strain including blended family issues.
Dr. Malkasian uses straightforward conversation to map what is happening and where clients want to head next. Sessions focus on practical strategies you can use between meetings. She draws on approaches that encourage clients to identify patterns, try small changes, and notice what helps in daily life.
Her background combines a Psy.D. in counseling with two decades of client work. That experience includes supporting people through major transitions such as divorce and separation, adoption and foster care concerns, and challenges tied to family of origin. She also lists work related to autism spectrum issues, ADHD, and veteran and armed forces concerns.
In session she mixes talking therapies and skill-building. You can expect attention to emotions, to how thoughts shape behavior, and to storytelling about life events that affect current decisions. Mindfulness techniques and solution-focused steps are used when they fit the client's goals.
Dr. Malkasian offers services in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, follow the site's matching process and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Dr. Malkasian uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the client’s perspective and priorities, helping people name their concerns and set meaningful short-term goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice thought-behavior patterns and to practice concrete changes for anxiety, mood, and coping with stressful situations. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is offered to help people identify and work with strong emotions that affect relationships and family interactions.Choosing an approach is part of the work together. She will discuss what seems most likely to help based on your goals, preferences, and the problems you bring. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as you try different methods in session.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and remove travel time. It also lets people use quieter surroundings or drop video for a phone check-in when that suits them. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, emotion-focused conversations, and mindfulness practices to an online setting to support progress between meetings.
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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, addiction, trauma, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, plus blended family matters.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses conversational, practical sessions that combine talking with skill-building and small experiments to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience and holds a Psy.D. in counseling alongside her LMFT credential.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a South Carolina licensed marriage and family therapist (SC LMFT) and lists South Carolina as her location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her work?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and 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.