- 40 years experience
- Calm respectful approach
- Practical coping skills
About Devora
Dr. Devora Lockton welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by life. She offers a calm, respectful presence for those dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and changes that come with aging or loss. With a straightforward and warm manner, she helps clients talk through what’s happening and figure out practical next steps.
Dr. Lockton is a California-licensed psychologist with 40 years of experience. She brings a mix of approaches to sessions, often using cognitive tools to challenge unhelpful thinking and a client-centered stance that prioritizes each person’s goals. Sessions tend to be conversational and focused on what the client needs right now.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including trauma and post-traumatic stress, coping with natural or human-caused disaster, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and end-of-life issues. She also supports people facing addictions, intimacy and sexual concerns, parenting pressures, blended family dynamics, and multicultural stressors.
Dr. Lockton aims to help people develop skills they can use day to day. That might mean learning new ways to manage anxiety, making a plan for grief or loss, or addressing anger and self-esteem problems. She combines practical techniques with an empathetic, human-centered approach.
Starting work with her involves naming a few clear goals and deciding on manageable steps. The focus is on steady progress, not quick fixes, and on helping each person feel more confident navigating life’s challenges.
How Dr. Lockton blends practical methods for online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and treating each person with respect. It centers the client’s own goals and experience, helping them name what matters and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it teaches tools to shift unhelpful thinking and build new behaviors for anxiety, depression, and stress.Figuring out the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and personal preferences. That process usually involves trying techniques, checking progress, and adjusting the plan together.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing scheduling during a work break. It can also let people use quieter surroundings, shorter check-ins when needed, or stay in contact during times of crisis or relocation. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and client-centered conversations to remote sessions, focusing on practical skills and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma, coping with life changes, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive. She combines client-centered listening with practical cognitive-behavioral techniques to address thinking patterns and daily coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of experience as a practicing psychologist in a variety of clinical settings.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a California psychologist, listed as CA Psychologist 10359, and practices in California.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.