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Lois Mallory

Lois Mallory, LCSW

Therapist in California

Supportive therapist for self esteem and stress

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27 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Experienced LCSW
  • Practical tools
  • Collaborative style

About Lois

Lois Mallory, LCSW, helps people who struggle with low self esteem, anxiety, stress, grief, and other life challenges. She acknowledges that reaching out takes courage and aims to meet people where they are. Her tone is supportive and practical, focused on helping clients find workable steps forward.

With 27 years of experience, she emphasizes that each person knows their own story and brings strengths into therapy. Sessions focus on noticing feelings and thoughts, and on building tools that fit daily life. Lois aims to create a calm space for people to try new ways of coping and making decisions.

Her work draws on a mix of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Those methods are used to address issues like trauma, addiction, parenting stress, relationship difficulties, and body image concerns. She adapts strategies to each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Lois values clear communication and timely responses. She checks messages several times a day from Tuesday through Saturday and will help arrange session times that fit someone’s schedule. The emphasis is on steady progress and practical tools people can use between meetings.

People who choose her can expect a collaborator who listens, offers options, and supports steps toward healthier self esteem and coping. She encourages questions and will explain how therapy might look for specific concerns.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting locked into them. It supports choosing actions that match personal values even when emotions are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and connection, and it can help people shift patterns that affect current relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on real progress and feedback.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules need them. It also lets people keep continuity with a licensed professional while arranging times that suit their day-to-day routines.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

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

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 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

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lois focus on?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, and more.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions emphasize listening, building tools, and testing small changes that fit everyday life.

How much experience does the therapist have?

She has 27 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and life challenges.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in California.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.

How does payment work or what does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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