- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Grief and caregiving
About Devora
Dr. Devora Lockton is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 10359) with 40 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and anger-related struggles. She also helps people coping with aging issues, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and major life changes.
She keeps sessions straightforward and interactive. Her approach blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral ideas and practical problem solving. She listens for what matters most and helps people try small, concrete changes between sessions.
Devora draws on decades of clinical experience to recognize recurring patterns that make anger worse. She helps people notice triggers, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and practice different responses in real situations. Work often includes short exercises to reduce immediate tension and steps to repair strained relationships.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with grief, trauma and caregiving stress. That experience informs how she supports people who are dealing with loss, burnout, or ongoing life stress. Sessions focus on skills people can use day to day rather than only talking about feelings.
People seeking help for career strain, self-esteem issues, addictions, or intimacy concerns find concrete tools and steady feedback. Dr. Lockton aims to be direct and practical in sessions while respecting each person’s pace. She encourages realistic goals and checks progress as therapy continues.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client’s experience. The therapist offers reflection and support while encouraging the client to guide the conversation. This approach is useful when people need to sort through feelings about anger, loss, or family strain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It includes practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and try new behaviors. CBT can help with workplace frustration, repeated outbursts, and low mood that fuels anger.
Finding the right approach is often collaborative. The therapist and client will discuss goals and try methods that fit the client’s needs and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress and problems become clearer.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to schedule short check-ins, fit sessions into a busy day, or choose a format that uses less bandwidth or no camera when needed. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without promising a specific outcome.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She helps with losing temper, built-up resentment, anger after loss, and managing workplace frustration. Anger is listed alongside relationship and family concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses an interactive, straightforward style that combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on practical steps and real-life skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of experience practicing as a psychologist in a variety of settings. That includes work with grief, trauma, caregiving stress, and chronic illness.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California psychologist, credential listed as CA Psychologist 10359, and is based in California.
Can people who don’t live in the U.S. sign up?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. The booking flow will list available formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.