Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
How Elizabeth works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth O'Malley is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California who uses a client-centered approach to guide people through anger, stress, and relationship struggles. She draws on practical methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people manage strong feelings and day-to-day challenges. Elizabeth has ten years of experience helping people find clearer thinking and steadier moods.
She focuses on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and parenting stress.
Background and approach
She also supports people coping with trauma, sleep problems, bipolar mood shifts, and attention differences like ADHD. Anger and impulsivity are areas she addresses alongside intimacy and self-esteem issues. In sessions she aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly about what’s hard.
Conversations are guided by the person’s goals, with practical steps to test between-sessions. Techniques may include noticing thoughts, trying new behaviors, and practicing grounding skills. Elizabeth often uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation and solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals.
Mindfulness practices are introduced to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Her approach balances skill-building with listening and emotional support. Her therapy style is straightforward and collaborative.
People who want clear tools for managing anger, improving communication, or handling life transitions may find her approach helpful. Sessions are offered in English and are provided online in formats that fit different schedules.
What Elizabeth works with
Everything Elizabeth lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Elizabeth's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Elizabeth lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that fit into online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the individual’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely and follows the person’s lead, helping them name feelings and set goals that matter to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches simple skills to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. This approach is often useful for anxiety, anger, sleep troubles, and mood concerns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal skills. It can help with impulsivity, intense reactions, and relationship patterns.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify priorities and try methods that match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can adjust over time if a different mix of strategies would be more useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face interaction and practicing skills together. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, immediate coaching, or fitting therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to maintain consistency and get support when life is hectic.
Questions people ask about Elizabeth
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, addictions, grief, sleep problems, mood disorders, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using clear, practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness to manage emotions and solve problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.