Lois Mallory, LCSW

Lois Mallory, LCSW, helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, caregiver strain, and concerns related to aging and geriatric issues. Lois acknowledges how hard it can be to take the first step toward help and offers an encouraging, straightforward presence for people ready to begin.

Lois frames the client as the expert in their own story and builds on existing strengths. She creates a calm space for people to talk through feelings and to try small, practical steps that may shift how they respond to difficult situations. Work often includes learning skills to manage anxiety, improving communication, and addressing thoughts that get in the way of daily functioning.

Her toolbox draws from several approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice and move through painful thoughts, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns, and attachment-informed ideas to understand close relationships. Sessions focus on real-life problems and clear strategies rather than jargon.

Lois brings 27 years of practice in California to her work as a licensed clinical social worker. She checks messages multiple days a week and coordinates scheduling with each person. People who want to start are invited to reach out and ask questions to see if the fit feels right.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Lois uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that focus on everyday problems. ACT helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then choose actions that match their values. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behavior so people can test beliefs and try different responses that reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lois will work with each person to see which ideas and exercises match their goals and preferences. That choice is revisited as work progresses so the plan stays useful and relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It can also let someone choose a quieter moment rather than a lengthy commute, and support steady, ongoing work on anxiety, caregiving stress, or life transitions without rearranging a full day.