Nathan Simmons, Psy. D

Dr. Simmons is a clinical psychologist specializing in individual, childern/adolescents/teens, couples, and family therapy. He maintains a private practice in Encinitas, California where he was born and raised. With over 11 years experience in the field of psychology, and as a graduate of Alliant International University specializing in clinical psychology, he is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients.

I offer individual treatment for adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns and life stressors detailed below:. Medical Illnesses (e.g., mental health issues related to or resultant from acute or chronic medical illnesses). Transition to College Life (e.g., difficulties adjusting to independent living, academic pressures, roommate conflicts, and social isolation).

It is no secret we human beings are extremely complex, thus it makes sense there are many ways to successfully address the challenges that emerge in our lives. My varied clinical and educational background has taught me the strengths and weakness of different forms of treatment.

In my time practicing psychology, I have been able to learn forms of treatment proven repeatedly to be effective in clinical trials, as well as methods robustly supported by decades of research about the nature of human relationships and their capacity to influence how we think and feel.It is my goal to provide you with the most effective form(s) of treatment by tailoring interventions to address the unique challenges your issues present.

It has been my experience, by the time parents begin investigating treatment options, they are already feeling frustrated with or distressed about their child. At times, parents may even start to feel a sense of powerlessness in their ability to manage their child's symptoms. I believe that therapy with children should not only help the child, but also aid parents to once again feel empowered and connected to their child.

A scary fact that many know all too well is that people enter into marriage with a 50% chance of failure. It is because of this, that people seek a scientifically proven form of intervention to strength their marriage instead of relegating it the same odds as a flip of a coin.

The Gottman Method has been scientifically proven over 40 years of research to not only repair troubled marriages and committed relationships, but also strengthen happy ones.Their relationship has shown that to make a relationship last, couples must become better friends, improve conflict management, and find ways to support each other's hopes for the future.