Rachel Simmons(She/Her/Hers)

Dr. Rachel Simmons is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of adults with OCD, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), body focused repetitive behaviors (e.g., skin picking, hair pulling), anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. Her private practice Nene Psychology serves residents in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, Iowa, and PsyPact participating states.

Dr. Simmons is committed to respecting individuals' unique family, cultural, racial, and spiritual backgrounds. She is experienced in working with individuals in the LGBTQIA community. She approaches clients with warmth, openness, and genuine interest.

Treatment begins with a thorough assessment, which is followed by goal setting and treatment planning. Dr. Simmons uses evidence based interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention (ERP), values clarification, mindfulness and self-compassion training, DBT skills, and supportive psychotherapy.

Dr. Simmons received her B.A. from Columbia University and her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical School. She has extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapies including for anxiety disorders, OCD, and BDD. She was a researcher and study therapist at the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Program at Rhode Island Hospital. She is a member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and is a graduate of IOCDF's Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI). As a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, she currently teaches and supervises predoctoral psychology residents.

She offers in-person visits on Tuesdays in Providence, RI and offers remote therapy Monday-Thursday in RI, MA, NY, IA, and PsyPact participating states.