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Lois Mallory

Lois Mallory, LCSW

Therapist in California

Practical support for anxiety and depression

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  • Calm practical guidance
  • Tools for daily life
  • Focus on strengths

About Lois

Lois Mallory is a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She emphasizes practical support and clear tools to help clients manage difficult feelings and life changes. Lois speaks English and practices from California as an LCSW.

She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths into the work. In sessions she offers calm, steady guidance while helping people notice patterns that get in the way. Conversations focus on real-life problems and doable next steps rather than abstract theory.

Lois uses straightforward methods to build emotional clarity and workable habits. She draws on approaches such as acceptance and commitment work, attachment-focused ideas, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help with anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship strains. The aim is to reduce distress and increase choices in daily life.

Her style is supportive and goal-oriented. Lois helps people sort priorities, practice small behavior changes, and learn ways to tolerate strong emotions. She also helps with parenting stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness coping, and career-related pressure.

When someone reaches out, Lois answers questions and helps arrange a time to meet. She invites people to start with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that fit their needs. Lois encourages realistic steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts without getting ruled by them and encourages actions that match their values. This approach can help with depression, anxiety, and life changes by focusing on what matters and small steps toward it. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current feelings and reactions; it helps people improve connection, trust, and emotional safety in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies unhelpful thoughts and tests them through practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That means trying ideas, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten a check-in when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people continue therapy during life transitions and coordinate care around work, parenting, or medical demands. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and pacing so the work remains practical and focused even when meeting remotely.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and caregiver strain, ADHD, bipolar, body image, and related challenges.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is supportive and practical. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, learning skills, and taking manageable steps toward change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 27 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with individuals facing a wide range of concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I need to do to start therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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