Biographical Sketch
Jean Simmons, PhD, is a Psychologist and has worked at Cleveland Clinic since 1997. She works with adults in individual, group and couples therapy. Her research background is in the area of eating disorders, focusing specifically on the etiological role of eating and weight-related beliefs and expectations. Clinical interests are varied and include coping with chronic illness, the treatment of eating disorders and insomnia, smoking cessation and stress management.
Dr. Simmons emphasizes mind/body approaches, focusing on helping patients to take charge of their emotional and physical health through relaxation, meditation, mindfulness, cognitive restructuring and improved behavioral health. She provides Mind/Body Wellness Groups for patients, clinic employees and providers.
Dr. Simmons has a growing interest in spirituality and health. She is comfortable working with people of different faiths and encourages her patients to draw upon their faith and spiritual practices to optimize health and healing.
Specialty Interests
adjustment to chronic illness and disability, coping with chronic illness, eating disorders, general outpatient psychotherapy and health psychology including coping with chronic medical illness, Insomnia, mind/body wellness, sleep disorders and smoking cessation, Stress Management, Women's Health
Industry Relationships
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connections with industry and those of their immediate
family members. As of 2/24/2010,
Dr. Simmons has reported no financial relationship with
industry that is applicable to this listing. Patients
should feel free to contact their doctor about
relationships with industry and how the relationships are
overseen by the Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about
the Cleveland Clinic’s policies on collaborations with
industry and innovation management, go to our
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