- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Blended family issues
About Devora
Dr. Devora Lockton is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 10359) with 40 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people who face depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief from partner loss, and issues that come with aging.
Dr. Lockton uses straightforward talk and practical methods in sessions. She draws on client-centered ideas and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Sessions are conversational and aim to make problems easier to manage day to day.
She also attends to longer-term patterns that affect relationships and mood. That includes looking at how past experiences shape current responses and habits. When appropriate she blends short-term problem solving with attention to deeper themes.
People working on blended family issues or caregiver stress may find focus on skill building, role clarity, and communication useful. Dr. Lockton can help people sort through co-parenting concerns, loyalty conflicts, and the practical strain that comes with merging households.
Her approach emphasizes clear goals and doable steps. She helps people set small targets, test new ways of responding, and track what changes. The aim is to make daily life feel more manageable and to reduce recurring conflict and distress.
Therapeutic approaches used in online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's perspective and priorities. It involves listening closely, reflecting what is said, and supporting the person's own problem solving. This approach helps with relationship stress, grief, and decisions about household roles.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets thoughts and actions that keep problems going. It uses clear steps such as identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and trying new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing everyday conflicts in blended households.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through your concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest whether to emphasize client-centered work, CBT, or a mix. That plan can change as you try things and see what helps.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online options. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss practical scheduling needs and any preferences for video or audio when you complete the matching questionnaire and set a first session.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, trauma, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is interactive and practical, using client-centered conversation alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to set goals and try new behaviors.
How long has she been working with clients?
She has forty years of experience as a practicing psychologist in California.
Is she a licensed professional and where is she based?
She is a California psychologist listed as CA Psychologist 10359 and practices from California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.