Dr. Lori Montross , CA Psychologist 25412

Dr. Lori Montross helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and the strain of big life changes. She also supports those facing compassion fatigue, low self-esteem, social anxiety, and concerns tied to women's issues. Dr. Montross uses clear, practical steps to help people feel steadier day to day.

She offers a calm, respectful space where a person can talk without judgment. Conversations focus on what matters now and what a person wants next. Sessions often include simple exercises, new ways of thinking, and actions to try between meetings.

Dr. Montross draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help shift difficult thoughts and build values-based habits. She also uses Client-Centered and Existential ideas to honor each person's story and sense of meaning. Mindfulness practices are introduced when they fit a person’s goals.

Over ten years of work in California shape her practical style. She explains techniques plainly and helps people pick tools that make sense for their life. People leave sessions with concrete steps to try on their own.

Appointments can include different formats like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Dr. Montross works in English and does not take international clients. Her licensure is listed as CA Psychologist 25412.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life changes when someone wants clearer priorities and actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, and social fears by building new coping habits. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the person’s experience so they feel heard and can make choices that fit their life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress or new needs arise.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and a longer check-in. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quick conversation is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or fitting support into a busy day. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across changing schedules.