Lorey Simons , LPCC

Lorey Simons approaches therapy with an open-minded, non-judgmental stance that centers each person as an individual worthy of respect and unconditional regard. She uses a client-centered model that invites clients to take an active role in shaping their own care, which helps them feel more engaged and empowered in the therapeutic process.

Working collaboratively, she connects with clients to co-create treatment plans tailored to the skills they want to develop and the goals they have identified. That collaborative framework supports progress that is practical and meaningful to a client's everyday life.

Lorey has experience addressing trauma and the anxiety that often follows traumatic experiences. She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques such as journaling and the practice of identifying and challenging cognitive distortions, enabling people to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced perspectives.

By combining a respectful, client-led stance with evidence-informed strategies, Lorey supports people in building coping skills, reducing anxiety, and moving toward the outcomes they seek in therapy.

Integrating Approaches for Effective Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's own expertise about their life - the therapist offers empathy, active listening, and support while the client guides the pace and focus of sessions. This approach works well for anyone seeking a respectful, collaborative partnership in therapy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against reality. It uses practical strategies like journaling and cognitive restructuring to reduce anxiety and change patterns that contribute to depression or stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. It can be especially helpful for people struggling with impulsivity, strong mood swings, or self-harm urges.

Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process. Lorey will work collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adapt methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into a busy life, access care from home, and maintain continuity when schedules change.