Lori Simmons

Lori Simmons is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 16 years of clinical experience. She uses mindful, present-centered methods to help people reduce symptoms and function better in daily life. Lori emphasizes values, acceptance, and compassion to guide change and increase a sense of calm. Lori often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice what matters to them and take steps toward those values. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to build emotional regulation skills. For relationship concerns she incorporates the Gottman Method to improve communication and connection. Many people work with her on stress, anxiety, anger, sleep and eating patterns, and challenges tied to bipolar mood swings. Lori also supports people navigating relationship difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, and LGBT issues. She focuses on concrete tools you can use between sessions. Her approach aims to be practical and clear. Sessions usually include guided exercises, skills practice, and discussion about real-life situations. Lori looks to tailor techniques to each person so they fit daily routines and goals. Lori practices in Maryland and brings steady clinical experience to each case. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and encourages clients who have struggled with previous treatment to try new methods. To begin, she asks people to consider what they want to change and which small steps feel doable.

How Lori’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing the present moment and identifying personal values. It helps people take small, meaningful steps toward what matters despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships. These skills are often practiced in session and applied to everyday situations. The Gottman Method concentrates on improving communication patterns and rebuilding connection in relationships by teaching specific interaction skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Lori collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts exercises and skill practice so clients can try them between sessions and see what helps most.

Practical benefits of online therapy depend on the session options available for this practice, so confirm current formats before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, turn skills practice toward real-life moments, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals often help clients tailor session length and homework to fit work breaks, family routines, and other daily demands.