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Lorey Simons

Compassionate, skills-focused therapy for change

LPCC Ohio

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Lorey

Lorey Simons is an LPCC with 12 years of clinical experience who blends client-centered care with practical, skills-based interventions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a collaborative relationship in which the person seeking help shapes the focus of therapy, while Sorensen integrates methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thought patterns. Lorey explains and coaches tools like journaling and cognitive restructuring so clients can gain clearer perspective on anxiety and stress.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, and issues related to gender and sexual identity. Additional areas of focus include blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication and commitment difficulties, panic attacks, and self-harm.

Working from Ohio, Lorey uses an open-minded, nonjudgmental stance to build treatment plans aligned with each person’s goals and strengths. Clients can expect an approach that balances supportive, client-directed work with targeted strategies from therapies like CBT and DBT.

Lorey’s aim is to help people develop concrete skills for coping with life changes, improving sleep and emotional regulation, and repairing strained relationships while honoring each client’s lived experience.

Practical Approaches for Online Therapy and Skill Building

Many clients benefit from a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises like journaling and cognitive restructuring to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and respect, allowing the client to guide sessions and feel heard while exploring goals and values.

Dialectical behavior therapy adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for managing intense emotions and relationship conflicts. Together these approaches offer both empathetic support and concrete tools for coping with trauma, panic, sleep problems, and relationship struggles.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences and will adjust the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These flexible formats make it easier to access regular care from Ohio and to fit skill-building and reflective work into everyday life without added travel time.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lorey commonly address?
Her practice covers stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, LGBT-related concerns, sleep difficulties, parenting and anger, as well as coping with life changes and self-esteem challenges.
What therapeutic approaches does she use in sessions?
Sessions draw from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy depending on the client’s needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with people who struggle with trauma, anxiety, and related concerns, using both supportive and skill-building strategies.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LPCC practicing in Ohio with the license designation OH LPCC E1100539.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are offered for appointments?
Appointments are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

Also works with

LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaImpulsivityPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English