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Dr. Devora Lockton, CA Psychologist 10359
California
CA Psychologist - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- 40 years experience
About Devora
Dr. Devora Lockton is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 10359) with 40 years of experience. She sees people for common problems such as depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, and issues connected to aging and partner loss. She also works with people facing stress, addiction, trauma, and changes in caregiving roles.
Dr. Lockton uses practical conversation and structured techniques in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Sessions focus on clear steps and everyday strategies rather than long theory talks.
Her background includes long experience with life transition issues like divorce, bereavement, and retirement adjustment. She has also supported people with chronic illness, caregiver strain, first responder stress, and multicultural concerns. This experience informs how she frames goals and plans progress over time.
In practice she combines direct problem-solving with time to listen. People can expect to set specific goals, try small behavioral experiments, and review what helps between meetings. She offers straightforward guidance on coping skills, communication, and managing mood and anxiety.
Dr. Lockton works in English and practices in California. She asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before their first meeting so sessions can focus on immediate concerns and practical next steps.
How CBT and Client-Centered Work Online
Dr. Lockton uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice stressful thought patterns and test small changes in behavior. CBT sessions focus on specific problems, practical exercises, and homework tasks that can be reviewed in later meetings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and supporting the client’s own priorities, helping people clarify what matters and decide next steps.Choosing an approach is part of the work together. She will discuss the methods that fit a person’s goals and preferences and adjust the plan as progress is tracked. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively whether to emphasize CBT exercises or a more exploratory conversational style.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what options are currently offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people use written or audio exercises between sessions to reinforce skills learned in meetings.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, and issues tied to aging and partner loss, plus stress and trauma-related problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions include practical exercises and steps to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She is a psychologist licensed in California with 40 years of clinical experience working across many life-stage and trauma-related issues.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She practices in California and holds the credential CA Psychologist 10359.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether in-person or remote formats are available for your needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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