Jessica Simmons, PhD

Pediatric Psychologist

Jessica Simmons, PhD is a clinical psychologist in Adolescent Medicine at Connecticut Children’s. She works with children, adolescents, young adults, and families to address the emotional and behavioral aspects of health, with a focus on eating disorders and disordered eating, anxiety and OCD-related conditions, mood disorders, and challenges related to identity development and self-esteem. She takes a collaborative, evidence-based approach and works closely with patients, families, and medical providers. 

Education

Syracuse University

Fellowship

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut School of Medicine 

Simmons, J. A. & Antshel, K. M. (2020). Bullying and Depression in ADHD: A Systematic Review. Child and Youth Care Forum. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10566-020-09586-x

Wu, M. S., Hamblin, R., Nadeau, J., Simmons, J. A., Smith, A., Wilson, M., Eken, S., Small, B. J., Phares, V., & Storch, E. A. (2018). Quality of life and burden in caregivers of youth with obsessive-compulsive disorder presenting for intensive treatment. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 80, 46-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/ j.comppsych.2017.08.005

Jordan, C., Reid, A. M., Guzick, A. G., Simmons, J. A., & Sulkowski, M. (2016). When exposures go right: Ways to appropriately tailor exposure therapy for OCD. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 47, 31-39. https:// doi:10.1007/s10879-016-9339-2

Chaplin, T. M., Hansen, A., Simmons, J. A., Mayes, L. C., Hommer, R. E., Crowley, M. J. (2014). Parent-adolescent drug use discussions: Physiological responses and associated outcomes. Journal of Adolescent Health, 55, 730-735. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2014.05.001

Chaplin, T.M., Sinha, R., Simmons, J. A., Healy, S., Mayes, L.C., Hommer, R.E., & Crowley, M.J. (2012). Parent-adolescent conflict interactions and adolescent alcohol use. Addictive Behaviors, 37, 605-612. https:// doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2012.01.004 
 

Locations Where I See Patients

Exterior view of 11 South Road in Farmington

Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Farmington (11 South Rd)

11 South Road
Farmington, CT06032
United States

Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Hartford (85 Seymour St.)

85 Seymour Street
Hartford, CT06106
United States

Exterior view of 100 Retreat Ave in Hartford

Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Hartford (100 Retreat Ave.)

100 Retreat Avenue
Hartford, CT06106
United States