Dr. Lori Malkasian , LMFT

Dr. Lori Malkasian brings two decades of clinical experience to her work with adolescents and adults, offering a calm, practical approach to challenges that feel overwhelming. She holds a Psy.D. in counseling, a professional doctoral degree focused on clinical assessment and therapeutic practice, and is credentialed as an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her training supports work with individuals, parents, and families navigating emotional and relational difficulties.

She commonly works with depression, anxiety, anger management, social skills concerns, and school-related problems, and she supports parents who are trying to find effective strategies for family life and behavior challenges. Teenagers face unique pressures today, including the impacts of technology on social development, and she focuses on helping young people build coping skills, emotional insight, and healthier interactions at home and at school.

Dr. Malkasian emphasizes collaborative problem solving that brings an outside perspective to stuck patterns, helping clients identify practical steps and new ways of relating. Her style blends an understanding of family systems with skills-based interventions so clients can move toward clearer communication, improved behavior management, and greater emotional balance. She is committed to guiding families and individuals through transitional moments with experience and compassion.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Lori Malkasian integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients explore their priorities and feel heard while building self-directed solutions; it is especially helpful for adolescents and anyone needing a supportive space to process change. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress, and teaches practical skills to shift those patterns and improve day-to-day functioning. Emotionally-focused therapy targets relationship dynamics and attachment patterns, helping individuals and families better understand and respond to emotional needs, which can improve communication and reduce conflict.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Malkasian works collaboratively with each client to tailor techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences. She discusses options and adapts methods over time so the work fits the client rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Dr. Malkasian is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or elsewhere, and integrate therapeutic learning into daily life with greater accessibility.