- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
About Lorey
Lorey Simons is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 12 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and related struggles. Her practice also addresses parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and changes that come with life transitions.
Simons uses client-centered work to keep people in charge of the process. She listens without judgment and helps clients set practical goals. From there she combines approaches that fit what the person wants to focus on.
Her background includes extensive experience with trauma-related anxiety. She often pairs client-centered sessions with cognitive behavioral techniques. This can include journaling and identifying unhelpful thinking patterns to reduce distress and improve day-to-day coping.
She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills and solution-focused techniques when appropriate. That means teaching practical skills for managing strong emotions and shortening the path from problem to a workable change. Motivational interviewing is used to clarify goals and support commitment to change.
People who come for help with family of origin issues or blended family dynamics will find a therapist who pays attention to how past patterns influence current relationships. Sessions focus on concrete skills, clearer communication, and steps toward better regulation of emotions.
Simons practices in Ohio and conducts sessions in English. Her approach aims to help adults recognize patterns, try new ways of relating, and build skills that fit their daily life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's priorities and perspective. Online sessions let clients direct the conversation while the therapist reflects and helps set goals. This approach is useful for people who want to shape their own work and move at their own pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is practical and skills-based. It uses tools like journaling and challenging unhelpful thoughts to reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT translates well to remote sessions because homework and written exercises can be reviewed together during meetings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings attention to emotion regulation and distress tolerance. In short sessions she may teach breathing techniques, grounding skills, and ways to change reactions to intense feelings. These skill-building pieces fit into online appointments as teachable exercises and brief practice.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. That collaborative planning helps decide whether CBT, DBT, client-centered methods, or a mix is most useful.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current session options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins or skill practice without needing a long commute.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, and related topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative; clients guide the focus while she offers structure and practical techniques.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma-related anxiety.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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