Lois Mallory , LCSW

Lois Mallory is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and major life changes. She works with concerns such as addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, body image, and challenges tied to ADHD and bipolar disorder. Lois affirms the strengths people already have and supports them as they take steps toward change.

Lois uses clear, practical methods in sessions. She listens first and helps clients notice patterns in thoughts and behavior. Then she offers tools to manage symptoms, improve communication, and build routines that feel manageable day to day.

Her work draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential Therapy. She blends these ideas to fit each person rather than following a single rigid plan.

With 27 years of experience as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - she brings long-term practice in clinical work across a range of issues. Lois emphasizes collaboration and helps people set realistic goals they can practice between sessions.

Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. She communicates in English and works from California.

Online approaches that meet you where you are

Lois blends practical methods that translate well to online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and on clarifying what matters so clients can take small committed steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that keep problems going, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and reactions in current relationships, and it can help with intimacy, trust, and communication struggles.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, try different ideas, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful. Clients and therapist check progress together and prioritize strategies that fit daily life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option with less bandwidth needed. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to have shorter check-ins, get support between sessions, or work in a way that fits a busy schedule. These options are meant to make therapy more flexible and easier to use.