Jean Simmons, PhD
Psychology
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Jean Simmons
Biography
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.
Locations
- Hillcrest Medical Office Building I
- 6803 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Hts, OH 44124
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic, 1999
- Internship: Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, 1997
- Medical Education: University of Kentucky, 1997
- Undergraduate: Tulane University Newcomb College, 1991
Additional Training
- Clinical training in Mind/Body Medicine with the Harvard Mind/Body Institute
- Training with the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy
Research & Publications
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As of 2026-03-18, Dr. Simmons has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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