ABOUT ME
Dr. Amina "Dr. A" Simmons, HSP, CCTP-II
(she/her/Dr.)
Practice Owner/Primary Facilitator
Licensed In: 43 states depicted here
"Fear interrupts our capacity to build and sustain growth fostering relationships...but it doesn't have to. I am a clinician, researcher, and educator who believes provocative conversations build community, expand perspectives, and result in ALL people feeling more loved."
Learn more about my Mission, Vision, and Values
Services
Coaching
As a trainer, facilitator, & coach I partner alongside individuals, groups, and organizations to expand their perspective and calibrate the space we inhabit together. This allows us to identify clear goals linked to increased awareness of individual, team, and organizational strengths and growth edges. ​
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​I am currently accepting 1:1 coaching clients and requests for group training/workshops facilitation.
Therapy
My research and clinical work specialities include racial trauma, women's wellness, and resilience with an emphasis on promoting health equity for the Black community. I practice with an integration of Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP) and Relational Cultural Theory (RCT) to help my clients identify relational patterns hindering their capacity for a life well-lived. ​
​​​ I am currently accepting adult (18+), individual therapy clients in any PSYPACT-participating state.
In all spaces, I help develop critical consumers of knowledge and enhance individuals' capacity to have activating conversations with bravery. Excellence is what we deserve from each other. Even when you feel afraid, remember: "You have ENOUGH for today."
MY CREDENTIALS
Associate Dean,
Grants & Community Development
Executive Director, Community Impact & Engagement
Develop and manage strategic grants initiatives to support institutional priorities and student success, with a focus on the college’s mission. Cultivate partnerships through community engagement, fostering relationships that lead to sponsorships, collaborative programs, and increased enrollment. Drive impact by aligning external resources and engagement efforts with the college’s vision to enhance academic programs, student services, and long-term growth.
Executive Director, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Lead strategic initiatives that strengthen college partnerships to advance educational access and regional development. Overseeing outreach and public engagement efforts that connect learners to meaningful, real-world experiences. Building sustainable collaborations that enhance student success, promote economic mobility, and position the college as a vital community anchor.
Serve and train community college populations (faculty, staff, and students) and local community to actualize the commitment to cultivate a culture of belonging and engagement rooted in equity. Lead as a member of the President’s Executive Cabinet through training, policy revision, and supporting the alignment of college strategic priorities, institutional mission, vision, values, and equity-driven initiatives.