My name is Lorie Bray and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I graduated with a Bachelors in Social Worker and a Masters of Science in Education in mental health counseling from Western Illinois University. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and solution focused therapy. I have experience working with individuals struggling with negative self-talk, low self-esteem, relationship issues, challenging irrational beliefs, anxiety, and depression.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy
IA LMHC 001123
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Lorie has helped me through some really dark times this year. I don’t know what I would have done without her. She is responsive and caring,. She has taught me so much! I’m very thankful she’s my therapist.
Written on Oct 28, 2023 after therapy with Lorie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
If I had to give Lorie a rating from 1-10, I would give her a 20! She really made me feel like she listened to me, understood what I was going through, and didn’t make me feel like im crazy, I’m too much, annoying, or that I was being judged. I have tried different therapists but I think their way of doing things didn’t connect with me or help improve my issues. Lorie has really helped me with my negative thoughts, feelings, insecurities, and social anxiety. Her techniques, exercises, and advice have helped me which I am grateful for. I’ve had social anxiety for as long as I can remember, we are taking baby steps to not overwhelm me and I am doing much better. I know this isn’t an overnight fix but I am better than ever been. I’m grateful and thankful I found you Lorie, thank you for helping me.
Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Lorie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Lorie is da best
Written on Aug 15, 2022 after therapy with Lorie for 2 months
Working with Lorie has been great. Her approach put me at ease and allowed me to quickly identify what I want out of therapy and Better Help. She is attentive and checks in with a good cadence and I get the sense that after each session and interaction I am making real steps towards my goals for therapy. Sessions feel conversational and productive. Her insights have been very helpful and the resources she has supported with also make me feel I am on the right track!
Written on Jul 13, 2022 after therapy with Lorie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I am very much looking forward to my next session with Lorie! I am already feeling more motivated and excited for the future!
Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with Lorie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd