Loretta Simons

Lori Simons, Ph.D. is an Educational Psychologist, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional Diplomate. Dr. Simons has worked as a professor in higher education as a scholar and educator. In addition, she has worked in community based addiction treatment and mental health programs as a director and supervisor for over three-decades. Dr. Simons has experience working with children, adolescents and adults. Her specialties include addiction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD.

Lori uses a client-centered approach to patient care and matching patients to techniques tailored to meet their unique needs.

During the first session, clients can expect a welcoming and non-judgmental space where we focus on getting to know one another. We will talk about what brought you to therapy, your current concerns, and any goals you may have for treatment. I may ask questions about your personal history, relationships, work or school, and overall wellbeing to better understand your experiences.

The first appointment is also an opportunity for you to ask questions about the therapy process and determine whether you feel comfortable working together. By the end of the session, we will typically discuss possible treatment approaches and next steps to support your goals.

The goal of the first session is not to solve everything immediately, but to begin building a trusting therapeutic relationship and create a plan for moving forward.