About De-Ann
De-Ann Lott is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 15 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She aims to meet people where they are and make the first step feel doable.
She works with issues like body image and supports people before and after bariatric surgery. She also helps with feelings tied to abandonment, guilt, shame, isolation, and mood changes.
How De-Ann works
Her practice includes attention to post-traumatic stress and concerns tied to women's issues and midlife transitions. Her approach is practical and person-centered. Conversations are shaped to fit each person's needs rather than a one-size plan.
She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions. Sessions focus on building motivation, improving self-love, and strengthening coping skills for daily stressors. De-Ann helps people rehearse new ways of communicating and managing difficult emotions.
She works to make changes manageable and relevant to everyday life. De-Ann encourages a collaborative process when setting goals and creating a treatment plan. She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and aims to make the path forward clear and supportive.
If someone wants help navigating life changes or healing from past hurt, she offers steady guidance.
What De-Ann works with
The areas below are the ones De-Ann selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Two evidence-based techniques she uses focus on practical coping skills and trauma recovery. Coping skills work teaches simple strategies for managing stress and anxiety day to day, like breathing techniques, activity planning, and breaking problems into smaller steps. Trauma-focused work helps people process painful memories and reduce their hold on current mood and behavior, using careful pacing and support. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed. Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video lets people have a more face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick updates, ongoing support between sessions, or if someone prefers written communication. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, and daily life while keeping the focus on steady progress.Start online instead of waiting
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