- 27 years experience
- Client-centered care
- California based
About Lois
Lois Mallory is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and life changes. She supports people dealing with addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, self-esteem and career questions, and a range of other struggles including ADHD and bipolar-related challenges. Lois works in California and brings 27 years of experience to her practice.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She treats each person as the expert on their own story and looks for the strengths you already have. Sessions focus on practical tools, clear thinking, and steady emotional support rather than pressure or judgment.
Lois uses several approaches to help people move forward. She draws on cognitive behavioral work to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and shift behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy guides people to notice what matters most and take values-based steps in everyday life. Attachment-based ideas and client-centered listening shape how she understands relationships and emotional needs.
In a typical meeting she will invite you to talk through what’s hard, try short exercises, and set small, manageable goals you can use between sessions. She also helps people handle medical or caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image issues, and grief that co-occurs with other problems.
Lois believes starting therapy takes courage and aims to make the first steps straightforward. She checks messages regularly Tuesday through Saturday and will work with you to find session times that fit your life.
How her approaches fit online work
Lois commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her sessions. ACT helps people notice what they value and take small meaningful steps despite difficult feelings. CBT looks at patterns of thought and behavior and helps people try new ways of thinking and acting to reduce distress.She also draws on attachment-based and client-centered approaches, which emphasize listening closely, understanding relationship needs, and building trust. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together; the therapist will help you test methods and adjust based on your goals and preferences in a collaborative way.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is hard to arrange. Different approaches can be adapted for online work, and the therapist will discuss what to expect and how to use tools between sessions.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lois help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, bipolar, and several other related challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her work is collaborative and down-to-earth. She treats clients as experts on their own stories and focuses on practical tools and steady emotional support.
What is her professional background?
She has 27 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stresses.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a LCSW, licensed in California, and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.