Lori Simmons , LMFT

Lori Simmons is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who brings a mindful, values-centered approach to therapy. With a practice grounded in present-moment awareness, she emphasizes acceptance, compassion, and purposeful action to help people reconnect with what matters in their lives. Using techniques that encourage forgiveness and a broader sense of self, her work supports reductions in symptoms and improvements in day-to-day functioning for many individuals.

She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Gottman Method to customize treatment for each person or relationship. This combination allows her to offer practical strategies for managing anxiety, anger, depression, food or substance cravings, and relationship conflicts, while also addressing issues such as self-esteem, trauma, intimacy, parenting, and sleep or eating difficulties.

Lori focuses on equipping people with tools to change how they experience stressors and interact with others, aiming for meaningful improvements in well-being and connection. Her approach can be especially helpful for those who have struggled with therapy in the past or who are hesitant about engaging in treatment, offering a structured yet compassionate path forward.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches in Online Sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward them while learning to relate differently to uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It often supports work on anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with meaningful living.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindful awareness. It is useful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing reactive behaviors.

The Gottman Method focuses on strengthening relationship communication and connection through research-informed interventions that address conflict, trust, and intimacy concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lori will work with each person or couple to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions occur - video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or ongoing text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. These options increase accessibility and allow licensed professionals to support clients consistently from different locations.