Dellissa Simmons

To request an appointment with Dellissa:

“Participating in therapy takes a lot of courage. My role is to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges, while creating a foundation of trust to foster constructive growth and self-empowerment.”

Dellissa considers herself an eclectic therapist. She adopts interventions from various therapeutic modalities to best suit her client’s needs, while utilizing a person-centered approach.

Dellissa has a wealth of experience working with children and families in various settings such as healthcare hospitals, schools, and community centers. She has always been passionate about working with children, as she comes from a long lineage of educators and mentors who inspired her decision to become a therapist. She believes that play is an invitation into the child’s inner world, empowering them to express their feelings organically.

Dellissa completed her practicum and internship at Family Houston working with children, adults, families, couples, and adolescents.

Specializations
Anxiety – Separation, Social, Generalized
Parenting
Anger Management
Behavioral Problems
Depression
Social Skills
ADD/ADHD
Adjustment
Familial Conflict
Self-Esteem
PTSD/ Trauma

Education and Associations

Bachelor of Science
Health Sciences, Sam Houston State University

Master of Arts
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Northwestern University