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Lorey Simons, LPCC

Client-centered therapist for trauma and anxiety
  • Client-led treatment plan
  • Journaling and thought work
  • Trauma and anxiety expertise

About Lorey Simons

Lorey Simons approaches therapy with an open mind and a nonjudgmental stance, honoring each client's unique life experiences and perspectives. She emphasizes a client-centered style that invites individuals to guide the pace and focus of their work, helping them feel more engaged and empowered in therapy. By listening attentively and offering unconditional regard, she collaborates with clients to shape practical treatment plans that build the skills they identify as most important for reaching their goals.

Having supported people coping with trauma and the anxiety that often follows, Lorey incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, such as journaling and challenging cognitive distortions, to help clients recognize and reframe unhelpful thought patterns. These strategies can reduce the perceptual biases that make daily life feel overwhelming and enable more effective coping. Lorey holds the LPCC credential - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - which indicates professional training to provide clinical counseling services in Ohio.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Lorey Simons have?

Lorey Simons has 12 years of experience.

Is Lorey Simons a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPCC credential - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Her license information is OH LPCC E1100539.

In which languages does Lorey Simons provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Lorey Simons located?

She is located in Ohio.

How can I work with Lorey Simons as my therapist?

You can work with Lorey Simons through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lorey Simons work with international clients?

Lorey Simons does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lorey Simons cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches and Online Care for Personal Growth

Lorey uses client-centered therapy to place the client's perspective at the center of sessions, allowing individuals to guide goals and priorities while the therapist offers empathetic support and reflection - this approach helps people feel heard and more invested in the work. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing concrete skills like journaling and behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood. In addition, Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques can be used to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills for clients managing intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Lorey works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time and invites feedback so adjustments can be made as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions by video call or phone and by providing options for live chat or text-based messaging when that better suits a client's schedule or comfort. These formats make regular engagement with a licensed professional more accessible for people balancing work, family, or other commitments, while retaining a focus on skill-building and meaningful change.

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