About Devora
Dr. Devora Lockton helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and life transitions. She offers straightforward, empathetic care and aims to make therapy practical and understandable.
Dr. Lockton is a California psychologist with four decades of experience and brings a calm, respectful presence to sessions. Her approach is warm and interactive.
She listens first to understand each person's situation and goals. Then she works with them to try techniques that make daily life easier.
How Devora works
Sessions are focused on what matters now and on skills that can be used between meetings. Dr. Lockton blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral tools.
That means she pays attention to how a person sees their situation and also offers ways to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She pairs evidence-informed strategies with a human touch and practical problem solving. She has supported people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, eating issues, parenting stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and end-of-life matters.
Her long experience also includes helping with multicultural concerns, first responder issues, and coping after disasters. Sessions are offered in English and tailored to the individual's needs. Dr.
Lockton emphasizes collaboration - clients set the goals and she helps them move toward those aims. Her style is straightforward, respectful, and focused on real-world change.
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What Devora works with
The areas below are the ones Devora selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Addictions
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Eating disorders
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Grief
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Multicultural concerns
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | CA Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 40 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes being heard and respected. The therapist focuses on understanding the person's experience and following their lead to set goals and pace. This approach is helpful for people who want a supportive space to talk through feelings and values.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking patterns and to build new habits. CBT can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and behavior-focused goals.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist starts by hearing what matters most, then recommends methods that match the client's needs and preferences. Together they try strategies, check what works, and adjust plans over time.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick skill practice, or times when typing fits a schedule better. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel routines while keeping care consistent and ongoing.
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