About Lori
Lori Simmons is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 16 years of clinical experience. She focuses on mindful, values-based work that helps people live more fully in the present. Lori frames therapy around acceptance, compassion, and practical skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Her approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and the Gottman Method. That mix lets her tailor sessions to each person’s goals.
How Lori works
She helps people notice what matters most and build habits that reflect those values. Common concerns addressed include stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem struggles, bipolar mood issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related matters, and challenges with eating or sleeping. Lori also supports people dealing with parenting strain, anger, career stress, and LGBT-related concerns.
Sessions emphasize short-term tools and longer-term skills. Clients learn mindfulness practices, emotional regulation techniques, and communication strategies. Those tools are offered in ways meant to be usable between sessions, not just discussed in the room.
Lori offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She practices in Maryland and sees clients in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an appointment that fits their needs.
Lori lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Lori works with
The areas below are the ones Lori selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 16 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Maryland |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How ACT, DBT, and Gottman Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people identify personal values and take small, value-driven actions to improve daily life and reduce distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage intense emotions and improve responses to stress. The Gottman Method provides practical communication tools and exercises to strengthen connection and resolve recurring conflicts.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try techniques and adjust the plan so the methods fit the client’s needs and day-to-day life.
Online sessions offer a range of formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face skills practice and role plays. Phone sessions work well for check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are handy for brief updates, homework prompts, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or parenting schedules and to practice skills in real time.
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A practical next step
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