Lenore Gray , LPC

Lenore Gray brings a blend of clinical training and lived experience to her counseling work. She holds a Master of Divinity in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary and completed undergraduate studies at Indiana University. As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, she applies evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, directed imagery, and grief counseling when supporting individuals, couples, and families.

With 16 years of experience, she has focused on mood disorders including anxiety and depression, grief, and challenges that arise from trauma, abuse, neglect, and communication breakdowns. Her practice emphasizes practical tools and encouragement aimed at helping people build healthier relationships and meaningful life patterns. Her professional skills and training rest on a solid foundation of life experience and a close walk with Jesus, which informs her commitment to offering nonjudgmental support.

A native of downstate Illinois, she balances professional life with roles as a single mother and grandmother, with two married adult children and two granddaughters. Outside of work she enjoys walking in nature, gardening, art, sewing, and raspberry ice cream with dark chocolate chips.

Approaches for Online Care and Personal Growth

Lenore Gray commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward a more meaningful life - it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and patterns of avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses - it can support people working through intimacy issues, relationship struggles, and attachment injuries.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lenore collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so that therapy remains practical and aligned with what the client wants to accomplish.

Online sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care around work, family, and life changes. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, allow therapy to continue across geographic boundaries within the same region, and let people choose the communication style that feels most comfortable as they work toward their goals with licensed professionals and therapists.