LCSW

Lois Mallory, LCSW

Experience27 years
LocationCalifornia
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy

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About Lois

Lois Mallory is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California who brings 27 years of experience to her work with adults facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, and relationship difficulties.

Background and approach

She frames clients as the experts of their own stories and emphasizes existing strengths as the foundation for change. Lois aims to create a setting where people can safely explore feelings, uncover deeper causes of distress, and develop practical skills to navigate life transitions and chronic challenges.

Her manner blends empathy with evidence-informed methods, offering tools and guidance rather than directives. Lois draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential perspectives to tailor support to each person’s needs.

She welcomes questions about the process, responds to messages several times a day on most weekdays, and coordinates scheduling to fit clients’ availability. Lois encourages those taking the first step toward therapy and offers ongoing partnership to help clients clarify values, manage symptoms, and move forward with greater resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lois integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into online work in ways that focus on present values and practical skill-building. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters most to them, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes. CBT targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and offers structured techniques to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is typically decided together. Lois collaborates with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors methods from her toolbox to fit the individual’s situation rather than applying a single fixed model.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional, accommodate busy routines, and maintain regular progress through a combination of real-time and messaging options.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lois commonly address?

She supports people coping with anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and many related challenges.

What is Lois's therapeutic approach like?

Her style emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person's expertise about their life, combining empathy with practical tools from evidence-informed therapies to help clients move toward meaningful change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Lois brings 27 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns and life stressors.

Where is Lois licensed and practicing?

She is licensed as an LCSW in California under license number CA LCSW 14860 and provides services to clients located in that state.

What languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are conducted in English; she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats does she offer?

Lois conducts video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are sessions billed and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Lois?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to her 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 fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issues Autism 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 / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSocial 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

What Lois can help with

Lois Mallory works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.

How Lois approaches therapy

Lois's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Existential Therapy.

Experience and training

Lois is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California.

Therapy style

Lois aims to support and empower you.