Dr. Lori Montross , CA Psychologist 25412

Dr. Lori Montross is a licensed clinical psychologist in California (CA Psychologist 25412) who combines practical tools and compassionate support to help people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. With ten years of clinical experience, she focuses on helping clients build new habits, expand perspectives, and adopt strategies that increase daily meaning and emotional resilience. Her approach centers on respectful, non-judgmental collaboration that encourages clients to reconnect with who they are now and clarify who they want to become.

Sessions with Dr. Montross often emphasize skill-building and gentle exploration, using evidence-informed techniques to address issues such as self-esteem, compassion fatigue, isolation, workplace challenges, and chronic illness. She works with people facing abandonment, caregiving and cancer-related concerns, midlife questions, and social anxiety, tailoring sessions to each person’s priorities and strengths. Clients leave with practical tools and a personalized road map aimed at finding greater peace while living life to the fullest.

Dr. Montross blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, and client-centered engagement to create a grounded, thoughtful therapy experience. Her work is designed for people seeking thoughtful guidance through emotional transitions and ongoing life challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Lori Montross integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take practical steps toward a life that feels meaningful even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life transitions by emphasizing committed action aligned with personal values.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood difficulties. CBT helps clients develop skills for managing symptoms and testing new, healthier ways of coping.

Mindfulness-informed techniques are woven into her work to cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can be especially helpful for grief, chronic pain, and compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Montross collaborates with each person to determine the best fit based on needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts methods over time so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent care across distances, making it easier to access support during life changes or when in-person visits are impractical.