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Online therapist

Earl Liotti

Compassionate, practical therapy for real struggles

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Earl

Earl Liotti is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on practical support for people facing stress, addiction, trauma, and relationship struggles. He speaks plainly and meets clients where they are. He aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space so people can start to sort out what feels most urgent to them.

He brings nine years of clinical experience in helping with anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes.

Background and approach

Much of his work has involved addiction and trauma, including emotional and physical trauma. Earl draws on several therapy methods and chooses what fits each person’s situation. In sessions he is empathic and direct.

He often uses cognitive strategies to change unhelpful thinking, mindful practices to manage stress, and attachment ideas to improve connections with others. He pays attention to how past relationships shape present struggles and helps people practice different ways of relating. His background includes work with grief, caregiver stress, issues around abandonment and adoption, codependency, infidelity, and problems with communication and commitment.

He also supports people dealing with bipolar mood challenges, anger, and questions about life purpose. Earl offers help in English and works with people in California and beyond. He understands that starting therapy can feel hard and uncertain, and he focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and helps people notice patterns that repeat in close connections. It can be useful when trust, closeness, or communication feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment through simple practices that reduce reactivity and build emotional awareness, which helps with stress, anger, and self-regulation.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the process. The therapist will explore a person’s goals, needs, and preferences and suggest ways to try methods in session. This is a collaborative effort that can shift over time as progress is made or new priorities emerge.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy or remote lives. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction while phone or text options can make it easier to connect when schedules or comfort levels vary. These formats let licensed professionals work with people across different locations and adapt therapy to what feels most usable for each person.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a nonjudgmental, empathetic approach and matches methods to each situation. Sessions are practical and can include talking, skill practice, and reflective work.
What is his clinical background?
He has nine years of experience in psychotherapy, with a history of treating addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, CA LMFT 101277, practicing in California.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
How are sessions delivered online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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