Jean Simmons, PhD
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View All PlansAbout Jean Simmons, PhD
Jean Simmons, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist and has worked at Cleveland Clinic since 1997. She works with adults in individual and group 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, mind/body wellness, stress management, and treatment of insomnia.
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 was involved in the development of the Mind/Body Wellness Program, which has been provided to patients, as well as to employees and staff of the Cleveland Clinic. This program is an 8-week psychoeducational group program focused on Mind/Body interventions to minimize the effects of stress on one's physical and emotional health.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1999
Education & Fellowships
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Adult Clinical/Health Psychology
Cleveland,
OH USA
1999
Medical Education - University of Kentucky
Clinical Psychology
Lexington,
KY USA
1997
Internship - Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
Clinical Psychology
Richmond,
VA USA
1997
Undergraduate - Tulane University Newcomb College
New Orleans,
LA USA
1991
Additional Training
- Clinical training in Mind/Body Medicine with the Harvard Mind/Body Institute
- Training with the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy
Specialty Interests
Adjustment to chronic illness and disability, coping with chronic illness, general outpatient psychotherapy and health psychology including coping with chronic medical illness, Insomnia, mind/body wellness, sleep disorders and smoking cessation, Stress Management, treatment of insomnia, Women's Health
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As of 7/27/2023, Dr. Simmons has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
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