Dr. Lori Malkasian

Dr. Lori Malkasian is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Doctor of Psychology in counseling and 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people find practical ways to cope when life feels overwhelming. Her approach is direct and supportive, aimed at uncovering small changes that can make daily life easier.

Her work addresses common problems such as anxiety, depression, stress, anger, and addiction. She also helps with career concerns, ADHD, grief, and issues related to trauma and abuse. Dr. Malkasian spends time listening to each person's story and then suggests steps that fit their situation and goals.

In sessions she uses approaches that center the client's perspective. She draws on client-centered methods to build understanding and trust. Cognitive behavioral strategies are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.

She also uses emotionally focused techniques to help people process strong feelings, and mindfulness tools to reduce reactivity in everyday moments. Narrative therapy is used when reframing a person's story helps them move forward.

Dr. Malkasian has experience working with adolescents and adults, including parenting-related concerns and blended family situations. She supports people through life transitions, relationship difficulties, and career decisions without making promises about outcomes. Her practice values collaboration and clear, actionable steps.

To begin, readers should use the site’s matching process to connect and schedule according to availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches that translate well to online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. In plain terms, this means the therapist listens without judgment and follows the client’s lead to find what matters most. This approach suits people who want a respectful space to sort their thoughts and decide next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. It breaks problems into manageable steps and uses simple exercises to test new ways of thinking. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and work-related stress by offering clear strategies to try between sessions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and work through strong emotions so they feel less stuck. It can be useful for processing grief, trauma reactions, or intense interpersonal feelings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust as needed. Clients and the therapist decide together what feels most helpful.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use tools like worksheets and guided practices between appointments. Licensed professionals can tailor sessions to the client's schedule and needs.