About Dr. Simmons

Helping athletes to develop confidence and increase a positive sense of self, is Dr. Simmons’ passion and mission. She is interested in you as a whole person, including what being an athlete means to you.

Understanding the difficulty of performance hurdles, Dr. Simmons is driven by wanting others to be free of similar internal conflict and struggle. She creates an environment where athletes feel understood and supported, while also empowering them to take the next step toward their goals.

Dr. Simmons helps her clients identify, cope with, and release anxiety impacting performance. She assists in building confidence using their own resilience and strengths. With a PsyD in Clinical Psychology, a Masters in Sport Psychology, and hands-on experience, she is grounded in evidence-based theory to deliver the kind of approach best suited for her clients.

Her compassionate and friendly spirit puts her clients at ease while providing a level of comfort for authentic, easy conversations. Dr. Simmons offers support through the challenging process of building awareness, acknowledging patterns, and taking action toward change with new skills that are learned in a way that is relatable and empowering. Dr. Simmons works to instill a sense of understanding, self-worth, and capability in the face of challenges, and achieve an acceptance of self.