Lorey Simons, LPCC

Lorey Simons, LPCC, is a licensed professional clinical counselor in Ohio with 12 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and other life transitions. She approaches each person with an open mind and non-judgmental attitude, honoring individual experiences and working from a place of respect and unconditional regard. Lorey centers the therapeutic work on the client - inviting them to guide sessions, set priorities, and take an active role in developing a plan for change.

Her practice blends client-centered principles with evidence-based strategies to help clients build practical skills and meet their goals. Lorey has particular experience helping people process trauma and manage the anxiety that often follows, using cognitive behavioral techniques such as journaling and identifying cognitive distortions to reduce the power of negative thought patterns. She also integrates approaches like dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques when those methods fit a client’s needs.

Clients turn to her for support with issues ranging from depression, self-esteem, and sleep difficulties to parenting, intimacy, and complex family dynamics including blended families and divorce. Lorey works with LGBT clients and those facing gender dysphoria, and she addresses concerns such as panic, impulsivity, and self-harm with a focus on skill-building and practical coping strategies.