Lenore Gray , LPC

Lenore Gray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with advanced training in clinical pastoral counseling and a long history of supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. She holds a Master of Divinity in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary and completed her undergraduate studies at Indiana University. Combining formal training with lived experience, she draws on therapeutic methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, directed imagery, and grief counseling to tailor care to each person’s needs.

With more than 16 years of experience, Lenore has worked extensively with mood disorders including anxiety and depression, as well as with grief, trauma, abuse, neglect, and relationship difficulties rooted in poor communication or family-of-origin patterns. Her approach is informed by a commitment to providing encouragement, practical skills, and support that help clients pursue healthier relationships and a fuller sense of wellbeing.

Faith and spirituality are part of her professional identity; she describes a close walk with Jesus as a foundation for her work and offers faith-informed support for those who wish to include spiritual concerns in therapy. Outside of her clinical work, Lenore is a native of downstate Illinois who cherishes family life as a single mother and grandmother. She enjoys walking in nature, gardening, art, sewing, and raspberry ice cream with dark chocolate chips.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions with Lenore Gray

Lenore integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address emotional and relational concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build psychological flexibility so they can take meaningful action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they influence current connections - it is useful for addressing intimacy, communication problems, and family-of-origin issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lenore works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and helps select or blend methods that fit each person’s needs. This teamwork shapes a plan that can evolve as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.