Dr. Lori Montross, CA Psychologist
Calm guidance for major life changes
Details
| Name | Dr. Lori Montross |
|---|---|
| Credentials | CA Psychologist |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Lori
Dr. Lori Montross helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and the hard shifts life brings. She supports concerns like low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, social anxiety, and workplace strain.
Dr. Montross works from a calm, respectful stance and keeps sessions practical and focused on what matters now. Her approach centers on listening to each person’s story and looking for ways to change the parts that cause pain.
She helps people notice thoughts and habits that get in the way and then build small, doable practices to make life easier.
Background and approach
Sessions often include talking through choices, trying new perspectives, and planning simple steps to feel better. Dr. Montross uses Narrative Therapy alongside tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Those methods are used to rethink unhelpful stories, accept hard feelings without being overwhelmed, and test behavior changes that match personal values. She keeps language plain and focuses on actions people can use between sessions. She has ten years of experience and practices as a California psychologist, CA Psychologist 25412.
Work is tailored to concerns such as chronic pain and illness, cancer-related distress, abandonment issues, and midlife questions. Many sessions focus on finding meaning, improving communication, or restoring a sense of self after loss. People who connect with her can expect a collaborative, steady process.
The goal is a clearer sense of direction, practical coping tools, and a simple plan to carry forward.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Depression among the things Lori works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lori among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Lori directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Lori directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and values work online
Dr. Montross often uses Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite the stories that keep them stuck. This approach focuses on how events are described and helps people notice alternative, more helpful ways to understand their life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people make room for difficult feelings while taking actions that match their values. That work is useful for anxiety, depression, and finding direction during big life changes.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. She will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your situation, adjusting the plan over time. Clients are invited to test small changes between sessions and report back, so therapy stays practical and goal oriented.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let you work face to face from wherever you are. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a work break. Live chat and messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, ongoing tracking of mood, or when a written check-in feels more comfortable. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
She supports stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, along with issues like low self-esteem and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is listening-first and practical. She focuses on people's stories and on simple steps to reduce distress and improve daily life.
What experience does this therapist have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of mood and life-transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California psychologist, listed as CA Psychologist 25412, and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a time based on therapist availability.
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