- Guilt and shame
- Somatic work
- Trauma processing
About Lois
Lois Craig is a California LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Her profile highlights a focus on guilt and shame among other concerns.
Lois helps people sort through their experiences so they can better understand what is getting in the way of feeling more settled. She uses a blend of body-centered work and trauma-focused techniques to help clients notice how emotions show up in the body and in daily behavior. Sessions are practical and aimed at clarifying patterns and small steps toward change.
In the room she pays attention to how past attachment disruptions and abandonment experiences continue to affect current relationships and self-view. She also addresses caregiver stress, workplace strain, panic symptoms, social anxiety, and mood concerns. Conversations can include tracking triggers, practicing grounding, and trying new ways to communicate.
Lois has worked with trauma-related conditions including post-traumatic stress and complex presentations. Her approach includes somatic interventions alongside trauma processing methods to help clients move through stuck reactions rather than only discussing them.
People who come for help with guilt and shame often find the focus is on understanding where those feelings come from and how they influence choices. Sessions aim to make those patterns clearer so clients can decide what they want to change and practice alternatives in everyday life.
How trauma-focused and body-centered approaches work online
Lois uses trauma-focused methods alongside somatic or body-centered work. Trauma-focused techniques help identify and process memories or reactions that keep repeating in daily life. The somatic side pays attention to bodily sensations and teaches ways to reduce intense reactions through grounding and gentle movement. Finding the best approach is part of the collaboration. She will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals. That means checking how a method feels in early sessions and adjusting the plan as the work progresses. Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people prefer talking without video for lower bandwidth or a briefer session, while others use full video for exercises that involve tracking breathing and body sensations. The practical aim is to make sessions manageable alongside everyday life and to try methods that suit how a person responds.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, workplace problems, panic, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends trauma-focused techniques with body-centered approaches. Sessions often involve noticing bodily reactions, tracking patterns, and practicing concrete skills between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with adults on trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Session cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the intake process.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.