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Lori Simmons, LCMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Lori is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Lori. View 5 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Maryland, Florida, and 1 more

Recent reviews

Lori is amazing at helping me readjust my narratives and helps me to see the bigger picture.

Reviewed June 2017

Lori is an amazing therapist. She is so good at listening when you need and helping you to dig deeper into your own narratives and thought patterns and helping you rearrange them to more accurately describe your situation, which in turn brings better understanding and less stress. She is a caring and trustworthy therapist who really does go above and beyond for her clients.

Reviewed April 2017

More about Lori

  • 16 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCMFT, LMFT

If you are seeking therapy, you have already been working so hard! It's time to try something different. I practice a therapy focusing on mindful awareness and living in the present; fully and peacefully experiencing life. As a result, clients experience symptom reduction and improvement in functioning. This therapy emphasizes values, forgiveness, acceptance, compassion, living in the present moment, and accessing a transcendent sense of self. This practice can often help people who have been unsuccessful with therapy in the past, have had a return of symptoms after repeated therapy, or are reluctant to engage in the therapeutic process.

Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and The Gottman Method, I am skilled at a variety of strategies to find a customized approach to meet your individual or relationship needs.

Many people find relief from anger, anxiety, depression, substance or food cravings, and improved communication and connection in their relationships through this process. They also develop an improved relationship with themselves and an increased sense of peace and well-being.

My aim is to provide you strategic tools that will allow you to quickly and permanently assist you in changing how you experience your circumstances and stressors, as well as improve your interactions with others.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Bipolar disorder LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Gottman Method

Licenses

Lori Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780706622.

  • LCMFT · Maryland · Lcm418 · Expires January 2025
  • LCMFT · Florida · MT4496 · Expires March 2025
  • LMFT · Michigan · 4101007309 · Expires November 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Lori Simmons

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

5 reviews

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Clients mention: Helping Amazing Caring Great Helpful Insightful Thoughtful Understanding An amazing therapist

Lori is amazing at helping me readjust my narratives and helps me to see the bigger picture.

Reviewed June 2017

Lori is an amazing therapist. She is so good at listening when you need and helping you to dig deeper into your own narratives and thought patterns and helping you rearrange them to more accurately describe your situation, which in turn brings better understanding and less stress. She is a caring and trustworthy therapist who really does go above and beyond for her clients.

Reviewed April 2017

Lori is insightful and clear when explaining personality behaviours, makes you think and helps you to see why things happen and what you have to consider to control those thought patterns.

Reviewed November 2016

She is thoughtful and friendly.

Reviewed July 2015

Lori seems to really care and come from a very logical perspective which has been helpful for me. This experience has been great so far.

Reviewed July 2015

How was your experience with Lori?

Frequently asked questions

Does Lori Simmons offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Lori Simmons works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Lori Simmons speak?

Lori Simmons speaks English.

How many years of experience does Lori Simmons have?

Lori Simmons has 16 years of experience.

Where is Lori Simmons licensed to practice?

Lori Simmons is licensed to practice in Maryland, Florida, and Michigan.

Does Lori Simmons accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Lori Simmons does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Lori Simmons offer?

Lori Simmons offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Gottman Method.

How can I communicate with Lori Simmons?

Lori Simmons can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Lori Simmons?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.