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Dr. Lori Malkasian

Compassionate therapist blending insight and skills

LMFT South Carolina

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Lori

Dr. Lori Malkasian is an experienced licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in South Carolina with two decades of clinical practice.

Background and approach

She holds a Psy.D. in counseling and has worked extensively with adolescents and adults, addressing concerns that range from anxiety and depression to anger and family conflict. Her approach blends practical problem-solving with empathy to help clients develop clearer perspectives and more effective coping strategies.

Clients work with Dr. Malkasian to explore the issues that feel overwhelming and to identify steps that reduce distress and improve functioning.

She draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help people change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, and combines this with client-centered and emotionally focused ideas to support stronger relationships and personal insight. Her practice also addresses parenting challenges, social skills, school-related problems, and the special stresses that accompany major life changes.

Whether the difficulty is a recent crisis or a long-standing pattern, Dr. Malkasian emphasizes collaboration and practical tools so clients can navigate challenges with more confidence.

She accepts international clients and offers multiple online session formats to accommodate different needs.

Online Approaches That Emphasize Thought, Emotion, and Connection

Dr. Lori Malkasian uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused and Client-Centered approaches to structure online care that addresses both thinking patterns and relational dynamics. CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and shifting emotional responses within relationships to improve connection and resolve recurring conflicts. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that supports self-exploration and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Malkasian works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their goals and preferences. She discusses options early in the work and adjusts strategies as progress and needs become clearer, so clients play an active role in shaping treatment.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide greater flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and connect with a licensed professional from different locations, including international clients.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this practice address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, parenting, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many relationship and family issues.
How would you describe the therapist's style and approach?
The work combines empathetic, client-centered listening with structured techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and emotionally focused strategies to help clients develop practical coping skills and stronger relationships.
What background and experience does the therapist bring?
The practitioner holds a Psy.D. in counseling and has 20 years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults on a wide range of concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the designation SC LMFT 4711, based in South Carolina.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Therapy is offered in English, and the practice accepts international clients as well.
What formats are used for sessions?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for their schedule and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

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

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English