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
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.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
South Carolina
Languages
English