Lois Mallory

Lois Mallory, LCSW, helps people facing anger alongside related struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. She acknowledges how hard it can be to take the first step and offers steady, practical support for people who want clearer choices in difficult moments.

Lois treats each person as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on learning skills to manage strong emotions, noticing patterns that get in the way, and making small changes that fit daily life. She aims to keep things direct and compassionate so people feel understood while they learn new ways to cope.

Her work draws from several well-known approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with attachment-based and client-centered methods. That mix helps when addressing issues rooted in relationships, past trauma, or ongoing stressors. Lois uses these approaches to help people clarify values, shift unhelpful thinking, and strengthen emotional regulation.

With 27 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in California, she brings long-term practice to the room without assuming she has all the answers. Conversation, practical exercises, and repeated skill practice are typical parts of the process.

Lois offers online appointments and invites questions before beginning. She checks messages most days Tuesday through Saturday and will work with each person to find session times that fit their schedule.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Lois commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. ACT helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then act in ways that match their values. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing concrete skills to change reactions and behaviors.

She also draws on attachment-based and client-centered ideas to make room for how relationships shape emotions. These approaches help when anger or anxiety relate to past hurts, attachment patterns, or difficulties in close connections. The therapist will talk with each person to decide which methods to try and will adjust based on what feels most useful - it is a collaborative process.

Lois offers online appointments; please confirm exact session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, save commuting time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice skills in the places they live and work, and sessions can be scheduled to match daytime or evening routines.