- 20 years experience
- Works with adolescents
- South Carolina based
About Lori
Dr. Lori Malkasian is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Doctor of Psychology degree and 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping adolescents and adults who are facing anxiety, depression, anger, parenting challenges, and other life stresses. Her approach is down-to-earth and practical, aimed at finding clearer ways to manage daily problems and relationships.
She works with teens navigating social pressure, school struggles, and the impact of technology. She also sees adults dealing with career stress, grief, addiction concerns, and relationship strain. When people feel stuck, she uses straightforward conversation to identify what’s getting in the way and what small steps can help.
Dr. Malkasian uses therapies that emphasize the person in front of her and their story. She draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s pace, cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking, and emotionally-focused strategies to improve close relationships. Mindfulness and narrative techniques are also part of her toolbox when they fit the client’s goals.
Her background in family systems guides work with parents and teens when family patterns matter. She has experience with adoption and foster care, blended family issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and veteran-related concerns among other focus areas. Sessions aim to make problems easier to understand and handle.
Dr. Malkasian practices in South Carolina and works in English. She accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
She works with teens navigating social pressure, school struggles, and the impact of technology. She also sees adults dealing with career stress, grief, addiction concerns, and relationship strain. When people feel stuck, she uses straightforward conversation to identify what’s getting in the way and what small steps can help.
Dr. Malkasian uses therapies that emphasize the person in front of her and their story. She draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s pace, cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking, and emotionally-focused strategies to improve close relationships. Mindfulness and narrative techniques are also part of her toolbox when they fit the client’s goals.
Her background in family systems guides work with parents and teens when family patterns matter. She has experience with adoption and foster care, blended family issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and veteran-related concerns among other focus areas. Sessions aim to make problems easier to understand and handle.
Dr. Malkasian practices in South Carolina and works in English. She accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered work focuses on the person’s experience and moves at their pace. Online sessions can recreate that supportive conversation where the therapist follows what matters most to the client and helps set realistic goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change them. In remote sessions this often means setting simple between-session tasks, practicing new ways of thinking in real time, and reviewing progress together.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and shift patterns in close relationships. Used online, it can guide couples or individuals through conversations that build understanding and safer emotional responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That collaborative decision helps shape a plan and lets approaches be adjusted over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during work breaks, or offering a session without needing to be on camera. Licensed professionals can use remote work to keep therapy practical and focused on daily functioning.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Areas include stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, addiction concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and relationship and family issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a practical, person-focused style that combines talk and hands-on strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and improve relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been working in counseling for 20 years, including work with adolescents and adults on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds a Psy.D. in counseling and is a South Carolina licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). She practices in South Carolina.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; please confirm scheduling and time zone details when you set up sessions.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.