Therapist profile
Earl Liotti, LMFT
California
LMFT in California - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 101277
- NPI1861817231
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Attachment-based work
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
About Earl
Earl Liotti is a California LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nine years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and loss, and anger. He also supports people facing depression, bipolar challenges, self-esteem concerns, and career or life transition issues.
He focuses on where a person is right now and starts there. Sessions are straightforward and practical. He uses a mix of methods chosen for the situation rather than one single technique.
His background includes substantial work with addiction and trauma, including PTSD-related concerns. That history shapes how he approaches strong emotions, safety, and relapse risks in day-to-day life. He has worked with grief and major life changes and brings that experience to conversations about loss and shifting roles.
Earl draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns. He also uses client-centered ways of listening and cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness and existential perspectives also appear when they fit the goals of the work.
People who come to him for anger often want clearer boundaries, fewer reactive moments, or better ways to make apologies and repairs. He helps identify the triggers that lead to snapping, builds small skills for calmer responses, and practices ways to communicate needs without escalation.
He offers sessions in English and accepts clients in California and from other locations internationally. To begin, readers are asked to follow the online matching and scheduling steps provided on the site.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape reactions. Online sessions can help identify ways those patterns show up now and practice different responses in day-to-day interactions.Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and reflection. In this approach the therapist follows the client's concerns, clarifies meaning, and helps the person find their own solutions, which can be useful for anger and relationship strain.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT techniques teach concrete skills for noticing triggers, testing unhelpful beliefs, and changing automatic reactions that lead to snapping or resentment.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose which methods match their goals and preferences, and adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer.
Session logistics should be checked before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work often makes it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel. It can also allow for shorter check-ins or sessions when a quick strategy session is needed, and it makes it simpler to continue work while living in a different location.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related concerns does he address?
He helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and managing someone else's anger in the home.
What is his general approach to therapy?
He starts from the client’s present experience and uses different methods based on need, favoring practical steps and conversational work.
How many years has he been practicing?
He has nine years of clinical experience working in psychotherapy, including substantial work with addiction and trauma.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California and practices from that state.
Does he work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from other countries as well as California.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Start by selecting 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.