Personal Statement
Dr. Simmonds provides individual (adult and adolescent), couples, and family therapy. His primary approach in individual therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic theory, and if appropriate, a spiritual integration approach. Dr. Simmonds has completed Level 3 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and uses Gottman Method couples' therapy in his work with couples. Dr. Simmonds is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado, an ordained minister with a Ph.D. in Pastoral Counseling, a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.
He serves as the Executive Director for the Samaritan Counseling Center, providing supervision and education for the staff, in addition to providing counseling services for adults, couples and adolescents. He brings 35 years of counseling experience to the work of the Samaritan Center, and is currently the President of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.
Client Focus (Age)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Faith
- Christian
Therapy Specialties
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive Compulsive
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Sexual Abuse
Treatment Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Relational
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- AmeriHealth
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna
- Horizon Healthcare
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sunflower Health Plan
Years in Practice
20+ years
Services Fee
- Therapy Session $80-$180
Payments Accepted
Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa
Licenses
| License Name | License | State | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) | LPC.0001811 | CO | 1997 |
Associations
| Name |
|---|
| American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) |
| American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC) |
Publications
| Title | Publication | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Unplug the Christmas Machine | Samaritan Center of the Rockies | 2015 |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctorate Degree | PhD | Counseling | 1986 |
Languages
- English
Office Address
Samaritan Counseling Center
The Samaritan Counseling Center (SCC) provides an environment in whichthe client’s spiritual and religious beliefs are honored and integrated into the healing process by professional counselors who receiveon-going theological training. In the image of “The Good Samaritan”, the Center serves anyone who seeks counseling, with financial assistance available for those in need.
90 Lariat Loop
Edwards, Colorado 81632
