Dr. Devora Lockton

Dr. Devora Lockton welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to handle strong emotions like anger. She frames the work simply: first understand what is going on, then try practical ways to change unhelpful patterns. Her tone is warm and respectful, and she aims to make steps feel doable for everyday life.

Dr. Lockton is a California psychologist with 40 years of experience. She has supported people with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, and issues that come with aging and partner loss. Her practice also includes work around addiction, trauma, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and the many ways life transitions can be hard.

In session she blends client-centered ways of listening with cognitive-behavioral tools that target thoughts and actions. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas and everyday common sense to help clients see recurring patterns. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on small, practical steps that can be tried between visits.

Her approach is collaborative: she helps clients set clear goals and checks in on what is or isn’t working. People who prefer a caring, interactive style that mixes talk with concrete strategies often find this way of working helpful.

Dr. Lockton holds the credential CA Psychologist 10359. She practices in California and conducts therapy in English. To begin, readers are asked to use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire to match and schedule sessions.

How her approaches work in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. It helps people feel heard and to explore what matters most to them, which can be useful when anger or grief feels overwhelming.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. It uses practical exercises and small tests to change unhelpful patterns, often helping with anger, anxiety, and mood problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help clients identify goals and try different techniques to see what fits best. This lets the client and therapist adjust the plan together based on what is useful.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also make regular meetings more consistent, which helps progress over time.