Dr. Amina Simmons PhD, HSP, CCTP-II

I am a dedicated, driven people-person who is constantly on the move. I thrive in fast-paced, organized, and fun environments that allow room for creativity and new ideas. As both a researcher and clinician, I have experience with diverse populations in various settings, operating from a strengths-based model of partnership. I use interventions that address both trauma and resilience from early childhood to present, with an emphasis on racial stress and women’s wellness. In addition to my clinical experience, my heart is rooted in promoting connection and community through mentoring, leadership, and fostering an environment of support within higher education. My ever developing expertise, commitment to, and advocacy for wellness and healing around the Valley is set in motion through ...