De-Ann Lott , LCSW

De-Ann Lott is a California-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and challenges around motivation, self esteem, and confidence. Her practice also includes support for coping with life changes and addressing body image concerns, including care for bariatric patients before and after surgery.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversation and the treatment plan to meet each client’s specific needs. De-Ann emphasizes practical strategies to build coping skills and strengthen self-worth while remaining attentive to the unique context of every client’s situation. She acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and affirms clients for taking that first step toward getting support.

Evidence-Based Care and Online Access

De-Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building and emotional processing. One approach centers on skills-based interventions to reduce stress and manage anxiety - these strategies teach breathing, grounding, and behavioral tools that help people regain a sense of control. Another area of focus is trauma-sensitive work designed to address reactions to trauma and abuse by pacing recovery and strengthening safety and coping resources. She also provides supportive work for self-esteem and life transitions that helps clients clarify values, rebuild confidence, and navigate change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. De-Ann collaborates with each person to identify which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during life changes, and work with licensed professionals from locations across California.