Therapist profile
Dr. Lori Malkasian, LMFT
South Carolina
LMFT - Anger and Family-related concerns
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, South Carolina / 4711
- NPI1649277740
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationSouth Carolina
About
- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
- Mindfulness skills
About Lori
Dr. Lori Malkasian is an LMFT - licensed marriage and family therapist in South Carolina with 20 years of clinical experience. She holds a Psy.D. in counseling and has spent two decades helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and parenting challenges. She works with both adolescents and adults and conducts sessions in English.
Her practical style focuses on clear problem solving and steady conversation. She talks through what feels unmanageable and helps people try different ways to respond. Expect direct, moment-to-moment discussion about what is happening and what might help next.
Dr. Malkasian uses a mix of methods to fit real-life problems. She draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to spot thought patterns that feed anger or anxiety. She uses emotionally-focused work to look at what feelings drive reactions in relationships. Mindfulness and narrative techniques are also part of how she helps people notice patterns and try alternative responses.
Many referrals address family strains, parenting stress, adoption and foster care concerns, school or social problems for teens, and issues like grief, trauma, or addictions. She also works with people facing career stress, midlife transitions, ADHD, and challenges related to veteran and armed forces experiences.
When someone starts with her, the first sessions tend to map the problem and set small goals. She and the client decide what to try next and track what changes. Her practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and international clients may be seen. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the client. It helps when someone needs to sort through feelings and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions together and teaches practical techniques to reduce reactive behavior and ease anger. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice patterns in how they react emotionally in close relationships and try different responses.Finding the best approach is collaborative. She will talk with the client about goals, try things that fit their life, and adjust methods based on what helps. The plan can change as progress and setbacks appear; the intent is to pick approaches that feel workable for the person.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into workdays or parenting routines because they remove travel time. Others prefer shorter check-ins or phone conversations when bandwidth or quiet time is limited. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about what format and scheduling choices make the most sense for your situation.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with anger tied to relationships, parenting, school or work stress, and ongoing resentment as listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and conversational, focusing on concrete strategies and tracking what changes over time.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of clinical experience and holds a Psy.D. in counseling.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LMFT licensed in South Carolina and works with clients connected to that location.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. can be matched for sessions.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.