Lillian Strom is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California with 12 years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression, grief, and major life changes. Her approach is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion for each person she meets.
She focuses on understanding what matters to each client and then tailoring conversations and a plan that fit their situation. Sessions include direct talk about current struggles, practical steps to try between meetings, and checking what does or does not help. Lillian emphasizes building confidence and motivation as part of everyday coping.
People come to her when they need steady support after a loss, to manage ongoing worry, or to find their footing during a life change. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work and adapts methods to the person rather than applying one fixed approach. The goal is clearer thinking, steadier moods, and stronger self-regard over time.
Lillian aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can name hard things and practice new ways of responding. She invites questions and keeps ideas practical and doable. Taking that first step is often the hardest part, and she supports people through it.
Background and approach emphasize collaboration. Lillian will work with each client to set realistic goals, track progress, and adjust the plan as needed. This helps people move toward a more functional daily routine and greater confidence in themselves.
Approaches that guide online sessions and how they help
Many therapists use evidence-based techniques to make therapy practical and focused. One common approach is goal-focused problem solving, which breaks bigger worries into small steps and teaches specific skills to try between sessions. This can help with stress, low motivation, and daily routines.
Another useful approach involves techniques to build confidence and self-regard, such as identifying unhelpful self-talk and practicing alternative, more balanced thoughts. That kind of work aims to lift self esteem and reduce negative patterns that feed anxiety and depression.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and is done together. The therapist will ask about current needs, personal goals, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Then they will suggest approaches and adjust the plan based on feedback so the work fits the client’s preferences and life.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people keep continuity of care when routines shift, while the therapist and client collaborate on the most helpful methods and pacing.