- Client-centered care
- Skills for daily life
- Values-based work
About Lori
Dr. Lori Montross helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and big life changes. She also supports those struggling with low self-esteem and compassion fatigue. Dr. Montross works with worries about work, relationships, chronic illness, and finding meaning in midlife. She practices in California and communicates in English.
Dr. Montross approaches sessions with a calm, accepting attitude. She creates a respectful, non-judgmental space where people can talk through what matters most to them. Sessions often focus on building small, practical habits and exploring different ways of thinking about hard situations.
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy to center the person's experience. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to offer tools people can use between sessions. Mindfulness and existential ideas inform conversations about purpose and values.
With ten years of experience as a CA Psychologist (California Psychologist 25412), she aims to leave each person with a practical plan. That plan might include new routines, coping tools, and steps toward clearer priorities.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session formats when booking to make sure they match your needs.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to each person's experience, helping them notice what matters and decide what to change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that align with those values, which can ease worry and increase meaning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build new habits that reduce symptoms. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to try different methods and settle on what fits best for their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel useful and realistic. Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills in real-life settings and to keep momentum between appointments. The therapist's listing does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like chronic illness, workplace stress, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is accepting and respectful, offering a calm space to talk through problems and build small, practical habits to feel better over time.
What kind of professional background does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and life-transition concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as CA Psychologist 25412 and practices in California.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.