Lois Mallory

Collaborative therapy grounded in practical skills

LCSW California

Experience: 27 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Lois

Lois Mallory is an LCSW based in California with 27 years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, addictions, and a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She approaches clients with respect for their knowledge of their own lives and emphasizes collaboration, helping people identify strengths and practical strategies to manage difficult emotions and situations. Her work also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, body image and eating issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and other complex, co-occurring difficulties.

Lois draws on several evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. She aims to create a calm, structured environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings, learn skills for coping and communication, and clarify values and goals.

Messages are typically checked multiple times a day from Tuesday through Saturday and scheduling is arranged around available session times. Lois welcomes questions and works with clients to find a practical path forward that fits their life and circumstances.

Approach-Oriented Online Therapy with Practical Tools

Lois integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. ACT emphasizes clarifying values, increasing psychological flexibility, and using mindful action to move toward a meaningful life, which can help with grief, chronic difficulties, and motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaboration; the therapist will work with each person to determine which methods and exercises fit their goals and preferences. That process includes exploring what matters most to the client and adapting techniques from CBT, ACT, or attachment-informed work to fit the individual’s circumstances.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and for different communication styles. These options make it possible to access consistent care around work, caregiving, and other commitments while still engaging in structured therapeutic work and skill-building from home or elsewhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, body image and eating challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, caregiver stress, and other co-occurring problems.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is collaborative and strengths-focused, blending client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, ACT, attachment work, and existential perspectives to help clients explore values and build coping skills.

How long has she been practicing?

She brings 27 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges and mental health concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a licensed clinical social worker with the credential CA LCSW 14860 and is based in California.

Does she offer services in other languages or to clients abroad?

Services are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for working together?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's posted availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-harm Social anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English