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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Lori
LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in Maryland with 16 years of clinical experience, Lori Simmons focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, LGBT issues, family-related concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, anger, and career challenges. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Gottman Method to guide her work. Lori emphasizes mindful awareness and living in the present as central elements of her approach.
Lori begins by helping people notice what matters to them and what gets in the way of those values. She uses ACT strategies to build acceptance and flexible action rather than pushing away difficult thoughts and feelings. DBT skills are used when stronger emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness strategies are needed.
When relationship concerns are present, she draws on the Gottman Method to improve communication and rebuild connection. The focus is on concrete skills people can practice between sessions. Lori aims to give direct tools for handling conflict, improving intimacy, and managing anger.
People who have tried therapy before and found it unhelpful are not overlooked. Lori offers approaches intended to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, while also addressing setbacks or recurring difficulties. Her work often includes attention to forgiveness, values, and developing a steadier sense of self.
Her stated goal is to provide strategic tools that change how people experience stressors and improve interactions with others. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
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How ACT, DBT, and the Gottman Method inform online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take committed action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It focuses on mindfulness and building flexible responses to stress, which can help with anxiety, mood swings, and life changes.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills are useful for intense emotions, frequent conflict, or problems with impulse control.
The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and rebuilding connection in relationships through practical exercises and structured conversations. It targets interaction patterns that lead to repeated conflict and disconnection.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges to pick strategies that fit the client's situation. Techniques can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists often adapt ACT, DBT skills practice, and Gottman exercises to work in remote sessions so people can practice between meetings and apply tools in everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Florida, Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem issues plus bipolar, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, and career matters.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Gottman Method depending on the person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Michigan and Florida and practices from Maryland.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.