- Values focused
- Skills driven
- Relationship tools
About Lori
Lori Simmons is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 16 years of experience. She centers work on mindful awareness and living in the present so people can engage with life more fully. Lori uses practical tools aimed at reducing symptoms and improving daily functioning.
She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and the Gottman Method to shape therapy around each person's needs. Sessions focus on values, acceptance, compassion, and learning skills that help in stressful moments. Lori often uses straightforward strategies to change how people respond to difficult situations.
Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, bipolar challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, and career strain. She also supports people navigating LGBT concerns and parenting stresses. The work often includes improving communication and managing intense emotions.
Her approach aims to give concrete tools that can be used outside sessions. That can mean learning grounding skills, practicing new ways of talking with partners, or building routines that support better sleep and rest. Lori emphasizes small, practical changes that fit into everyday life.
People who have tried therapy before and felt stuck may find a different way forward here. Lori encourages a collaborative process to tailor techniques to each person's goals. She welcomes straightforward conversations about what is working and what needs to change.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions aligned with what matters to them. It focuses on values, present-moment awareness, and building flexible habits that support better day-to-day functioning.Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes grounding techniques, emotion regulation, and ways to communicate more effectively during conflict.
The Gottman Method is a relationship-focused approach that helps partners improve communication and rebuild connection through clear skills and structured exercises.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs, then adjust based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adapted over time.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it simpler to keep momentum between meetings by using tools and homework that translate to daily life.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Maryland, Florida, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Lori often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, bipolar issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related matters, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends mindful awareness with practical skills. Therapy emphasizes values, acceptance, compassion, and learning concrete strategies for daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She practices in Maryland and holds LMFT credentials, listed as MI LMFT and FL LMFT in her background.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.