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Elizabeth O'Malley

Calm, practical therapy for life’s real problems

LMFT California

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Elizabeth

Elizabeth O'Malley brings a cognitive behavioral orientation to her practice, blending practical skill-building with empathic listening to help clients address stress, anxiety, mood challenges, and relationship conflicts.

Background and approach

As an LMFT practicing in California, she draws on ten years of clinical work supporting people through family tensions, parenting difficulties, trauma-related concerns, and life transitions. Her approach pairs evidence-informed techniques with client-centered attention to individual experience.

She has particular experience with parenting issues, including supporting caregivers of children with moderate to severe mental health needs, and with a wide range of concerns such as addiction, grief, sleep disruption, bipolar and depressive symptoms, and ADHD.

Elizabeth emphasizes creating a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and practical steps toward change are developed collaboratively. She frames seeking help as a courageous first move and positions herself as a supportive partner in clients' efforts to build coping skills, improve communication, and move toward greater well-being.

Therapy Approaches and How They Work Online

Elizabeth integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to address common and complex concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and panic. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic understanding and collaboration, helping clients explore feelings and find their own solutions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings practical strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for mood instability, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, combining techniques as needed rather than relying on a single method. That shared decision-making helps shape a personalized plan that targets immediate concerns while building longer-term coping skills.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods or when in-person meetings are impractical, and they allow therapists and clients to focus on practical skill-building and emotional processing in formats that fit daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar and depressive disorders, and ADHD.
What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?
Her practice uses a mix of client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior elements, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to tailor work to each client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with individuals and families on the types of concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds an LMFT credential and is licensed in California with license CA LMFT 113693.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats can clients meet with her?
She offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English