Dr. Lori Malkasian

Dr. Lori Malkasian is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) and 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adolescents and adults who are facing common but heavy problems. Parents and young people often reach out about anger, anxiety, depression, or trouble at school and home.

She focuses on clear, practical steps and calm conversation. Sessions often look at what is happening day to day and what keeps problems stuck. Lori uses approaches that help people notice patterns, change unhelpful thinking, and repair important relationships.

Her background includes long experience supporting families through hard transitions. That work covers parenting challenges, blended family issues, adoption and foster care, and divorce or separation. She also has experience with trauma, grief, addiction, and stress related to jobs and financial strain.

Therapeutic methods include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused strategies, mindfulness, and narrative approaches. These are used to help with self-esteem, coping skills, attention and ADHD concerns, and relationship communication.

Lori helps people who feel isolated or overwhelmed find practical ways forward. She talks through the everyday steps parents and teens can try. The goal is clearer thinking, better emotional control, and steadier relationships.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-centered work helps people speak freely about what matters to them and feel heard; it is useful for building trust and improving family conversations. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, anger, and low mood. Emotionally-focused strategies look at how emotions shape relationships and aim to improve emotional connection and communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Expect ongoing discussion about what helps and adjustments as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online or in-person formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, avoid travel time, have shorter check-ins when needed, or choose a quieter time between activities. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to teach coping skills, run focused behavioral work, and guide emotional conversations in ways that fit everyday routines.