by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Anna, age 12, sat in my office twisting her friendship bracelet while listing her fears. “My grandma shops alone and robbers could attack her. My mom… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. From grades 2 through 4 a popular and pretty girl named Paula tormented me in school. She paraded the halls of our school with an entourage… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. “I throw up every day before work now,” Karen said in her therapy session. “When I hear his voice, I shake. I can’t sleep, I’ve lost… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Walking about the tree-lined, red-brick covered campus of San Diego City College, you can feel a hopeful energy. This multi-cultural, inner-city campus attracts bright teenagers, middle-aged… read more →
By Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Ben watched his wife from behind as she washed dishes. Feeling warm and sexual he swooped behind her and grabbed her around the waist. “Ahhhhh” she… read more →
By Gina Simmons, Ph.D. How many of us dream of getting back at the office bully, the dishonest friend, or the sadistic professor? A client discovered that his wife was… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Before he became famous for the Star Wars films, writer/director George Lucas made a movie called THX 1138. In this film, set in a dystopian future,… read more →
By Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Getting a cancer diagnosis scares the holy heck out of even the most steel-boned of humanoids. The stress of doctor’s appointments and the confusing array of… read more →
By Gina Simmons, Ph.D. She called me a “stupid bitch!”, said Angela, aged 14, referring to her exasperated mother. Angela’s parents brought her to my office complaining about her defiance,… read more →
By Gina Simmons, Ph.D. “I think my husband is sexually abusing our baby,” a counseling client confided. The young mother reported disturbing observations including: mysterious abrasions on her daughter’s rear… read more →