01 · Who Arlene works with

Arlene works with relationship issues and family conflicts

Arlene lists 2 specialisms and 8 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Arlene chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Arlene's own words

What Arlene says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

I'm a therapist with extensive experience supporting individuals and couples through relational challenges. My work centers on helping people navigate communication difficulties, attachment patterns, and the complex emotions that arise during major life transitions-including divorce, separation, infidelity, and blended family adjustments.

I specialize in addressing relationship conflicts, infidelity, control dynamics, and the path toward forgiveness. Whether you're working through family tensions or seeking to strengthen your connections with loved ones, I'm here to help you build healthier patterns and deeper understanding.

My approach is grounded in compassion and respect for your values and beliefs. I create a safe, affirming space where you can explore your concerns without judgment. I believe that healing relationships begins with honest communication and a willingness to understand ourselves and others more fully.

I'm honored to support you on your journey toward greater peace, connection, and growth within your relationships and family.

Arlene Malone, on the BetterHelp listing · read 7 Oct 2026

03 · How Arlene works

The 2 approaches Arlene lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Arlene lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Arlene's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Arlene runs a session.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Reads present-day relationship difficulty through the lens of how safety and closeness were learned early on. The therapeutic relationship itself is treated as part of the work, because it is where the pattern tends to show up first.

Emotionally Focused TherapyEFT

Built for couples and rooted in attachment: the recurring argument is treated as a cycle two people are stuck in rather than as one person's fault. Sessions work to interrupt the cycle and get to what each person is actually asking for underneath it.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Arlene practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Arlene's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Arlene at this point.

2. Naming Arlene specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Arlene is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Arlene.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

2 questions worth asking Arlene

Built from what Arlene actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Arlene's - Arlene has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “With 15 years in, what has changed most in how you work?”

  Long experience is only an advantage if it has been examined. This tends to surface whether it has.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LPC

Licensed in

Virginia

Licence

VA LPC 0701005891

Licence number

0701005891

Licence expires

30 Jun 2027

NPI

1851791198

Years in practice

15

Gender

Female

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

27 Aug 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Arlene's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 7 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Arlene. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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