Earl Liotti , LMFT

Earl Liotti is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with more than nine years of experience in psychotherapy. He has developed substantial expertise treating addiction, trauma including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, veterans issues, and grief. He also holds specific training and hands-on experience addressing both emotional and physical trauma, which informs a careful and trauma-aware approach to care.

He brings a non-judgmental, empathetic stance to his work and emphasizes compassion in every interaction. Earl begins therapy by meeting people where they are - starting from the experience as it exists for the individual and building from that starting point. He draws on a range of counseling methods and adapts techniques to the needs of each situation, most often using cognitive-behavioral methods, reality therapy, rational-emotive strategies, and guided imagery.

Recognizing that the decision to begin therapy can bring up mixed feelings, he acknowledges that he has been through that process himself. When someone feels ready to pursue change, he offers a steady, understanding presence and an invitation to start a conversation about goals and next steps.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Attachment-based therapy focuses on the ways early and current relationships shape how people connect and feel safe with others. It helps those struggling with abandonment, attachment concerns, intimacy issues, and relational patterns to better understand emotional bonds and develop healthier connections.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a structured approach that identifies and shifts unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that maintain addictive or avoidant coping, offering practical strategies for symptom relief and behavior change.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, accepting therapeutic relationship in which the therapist supports each person’s capacity for growth. This approach can help with self-esteem, decision-making, and navigating life transitions by creating a space where goals and values are explored collaboratively.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Earl works with clients to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, making this a collaborative effort between therapist and client.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity through transitions, and connect with licensed professionals from different locations while tailoring the format to what feels most comfortable for the client.