William W. Lorey
Counseling & Psychotherapy
PLPC, M.A. · Springfield, MO
I help my clients lay down burdens, cultivate meaning, and live more fulfilling lives. Together we can understand your unique needs and use the best tools to help you achieve your goals.
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Therapeutic Approaches
Choosing the right tools is important. I draw from several evidence-based treatment methods depending on your needs.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Examines the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By identifying and restructuring unhelpful thought patterns, clients develop more effective ways of responding to challenges.
Useful for: anxiety, depression, anger, stress
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
A structured approach that helps the brain process and integrate disturbing memories. Uses bilateral stimulation to help reduce the emotional charge of traumatic experiences.
Useful for: trauma, PTSD, anxiety, phobias, grief
ERP
Exposure and Response Prevention
The gold-standard treatment for OCD. Involves gradual, guided exposure to anxiety-provoking situations while learning to resist compulsive responses, breaking the cycle over time.
Useful for: OCD, anxiety disorders, phobias
Existential Therapy
Explores questions of meaning, freedom, responsibility, and mortality. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, it addresses the deeper concerns that often underlie them.
Useful for: life transitions, loss of meaning, existential anxiety, identity
Humanistic Therapy
Centers on the whole person and their capacity for growth. Emphasizes empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard as the foundation for therapeutic change.
Useful for: self-esteem, personal growth, relationship difficulties
Jungian Therapy
Analytical Psychology
Works with the unconscious mind through exploration of symbols, dreams, and patterns. Aims at integration — bringing unconscious material into awareness so a person can become more whole.
Useful for: self-understanding, recurring patterns, individuation, meaning
Motivational Interviewing
A collaborative conversational approach that strengthens a person's own motivation for change. Particularly effective when someone feels ambivalent about making a change they know might help.
Useful for: substance use, behavior change, ambivalence
Play Therapy
Uses play as the primary medium for communication and healing with children. Children naturally express themselves through play, making it an effective way to address emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Useful for: children, behavioral issues, trauma, family transitions
SFBT
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
A goal-oriented approach that focuses on solutions rather than problems. Helps clients identify what's already working and build on it, often leading to meaningful change in a short time.
Useful for: goal-setting, brief interventions, practical problem-solving
About
Before becoming a therapist, I spent years as a software engineer — building tools at Microsoft that reached millions of users, and developing clinical applications at a healthcare startup. I still work in tech, and that background shapes how I think: I'm analytical, I care about what actually works, and I believe in using the right tool for the job.
That same philosophy carries into the therapy room. I draw from multiple evidence-based approaches — CBT, EMDR, ERP, existential therapy, and more — and tailor the work to fit you, not the other way around. Whether you're navigating anxiety, OCD, a career crossroads, or questions about meaning and purpose, I'm here to meet you where you are.
I hold an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Truman State University and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Missouri S&T. I'm a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) and am EMDR trained.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I expect at a first session?
The first session is about getting to know each other. We'll discuss what brought you in, what you're hoping to get out of therapy, and any relevant background. By the end, we'll have a clearer picture of the path forward.
How long are sessions?
Sessions are generally 53 minutes in length and may be held in-person or via telehealth.
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes. Telehealth services use a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform and are offered to anyone located in Missouri.
How much does a session cost?
My fee is a flat $90 per session. A limited number of reduced-fee and pro bono slots are available on a first come, first served basis.
What insurance do you accept?
Medicaid acceptance is forthcoming. Please reach out to discuss other insurance and payment options.
How do I get started?
Fill out the contact form below, or reach out directly at contact@lorey.co or (417) 616-3736. We will find a time that works and go from there.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I draw from multiple evidence-based frameworks and techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, exposure and response prevention, existential therapy, humanistic therapy, and more. The methods and structure we employ will be tailored to fit your goals and the specific concerns that bring you to therapy.
(417) 616-3736 · contact@lorey.co
1200 E. Woodhurst Dr., Suite L 100 · Springfield, MO 65804