Marquis Who’s Who, the world’s premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Dr. Mary M. Simms with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. Simms celebrates many years’ experience in her professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes she has accrued in her field. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Simms is a licensed marriage and family counselor with over 25 years of experience in professional clinical settings. As a minister and therapist trained in integrating biblically based principles and psychotherapeutic techniques, she is also the founder and director of Family Outreach Counseling Services, a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural professional counseling center with a Christ-centered approach. Focusing her practice on marriage and family, relationships, work related stressors, conflict and stress management, and anxiety and depression, she also helps individuals identify patterns that may be hindering them from living out their true purpose. Dr. Simms had been serving the greater Southern California community in the Long Beach /Los Angeles area since 1991. In 2014 she considered retirement and moved to Temecula, Ca but decided to continue with her purpose of serving others by continuing her private practice in Temecula, Ca. 

Prior to establishing her Family Outreach Counseling Services clinical practice, Dr. Simms was a marriage and career counselor with Grace Counseling Services in Harbor City, California, between 1986 and 1992. She also gained expertise as a career counselor at California State University Long Beach between 1977 and 1984. Over the years she has also partnered with Life Branch Institute International, an international nonprofit ministry designed to work with leadership all over the world in the area of marriage and family relationships. She also served as a professional associate with Mendes Consultation Services from 1988-2000.

A speaker and preacher at area church conferences and retreats, Dr. Simms has also served her community by teaching both at the university level and in hospital settings. Furthermore, she served as an Associate Pastor for a Free Methodist Church in Long Beach, California for ten years.
A recognized author, Dr. Simms published “Move Past Your Pain: Discover Your Purpose: Overcoming Negative Generational Patterns to Achieve Your Best Life” in 2016. In this book, practical wisdom is united with the fire of faith, leaving readers with a desire to change and given the tools with which to do so. Her book can be found at https://www.amazon.com/Move-Past-Your-Pain-Generational/dp/1512731889. Dr. Simms has contributed several book chapters and articles to professional publications as well. 

Dr. Simms is a graduate of the University of Arizona, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in speech communications in 1974. Following this accomplishment, she went on to obtain a Master of Science in pastoral counseling and a Master of Arts in marriage, family and child therapy at Trinity College in Orange County, Ca. in 1983 and 1984, respectively. She concluded her studies with a Doctor of Philosophy in theocentric counseling at La Salle University in Louisiana. Dr. Simms is a licensed marriage and family counselor in the state of California.

For excellence in her career, Dr. Simms has been the recipient of several honors and accolades. She has been recognized by her work with Life Branch Institute International, American Association of Christian Counselors, many local churches and organizations. Dr. Simms is a breast cancer survivor twice and has inspired and assisted many survivors in their own path of healing. 

She holds memberships in the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the Association of Christian Counselors. She was early on named to Outstanding Young Women of America in 1984. In light of all her accomplishments, she has previously been showcased in the 24th edition of Who’s Who in the West. For more information about Dr. Simms, visit www.familyoutreachcounseling.com. 

In recognition of outstanding contributions to her profession and the Marquis Who’s Who community, Dr. Simms has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.

Prior to establishing her Family Outreach Counseling Services clinical practice, Dr. Simms was a marriage and career counselor with Grace Counseling Services in Harbor City, California, between 1986 and 1992. She also gained expertise as a career counselor at California State University Long Beach between 1977 and 1984. Over the years she has also partnered with Life Branch Institute International, an international nonprofit ministry designed to work with leadership all over the world in the area of marriage and family relationships. She also served as a professional associate with Mendes Consultation Services from 1988-2000.

A speaker and preacher at area church conferences and retreats, Dr. Simms has also served her community by teaching both at the university level and in hospital settings. Furthermore, she served as an Associate Pastor for a Free Methodist Church in Long Beach, California for ten years.
A recognized author, Dr. Simms published “Move Past Your Pain: Discover Your Purpose: Overcoming Negative Generational Patterns to Achieve Your Best Life” in 2016. In this book, practical wisdom is united with the fire of faith, leaving readers with a desire to change and given the tools with which to do so. Her book can be found at https://www.amazon.com/Move-Past-Your-Pain-Generational/dp/1512731889. Dr. Simms has contributed several book chapters and articles to professional publications as well. 

Dr. Simms is a graduate of the University of Arizona, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in speech communications in 1974. Following this accomplishment, she went on to obtain a Master of Science in pastoral counseling and a Master of Arts in marriage, family and child therapy at Trinity College in Orange County, Ca. in 1983 and 1984, respectively. She concluded her studies with a Doctor of Philosophy in theocentric counseling at La Salle University in Louisiana. Dr. Simms is a licensed marriage and family counselor in the state of California.

For excellence in her career, Dr. Simms has been the recipient of several honors and accolades. She has been recognized by her work with Life Branch Institute International, American Association of Christian Counselors, many local churches and organizations. Dr. Simms is a breast cancer survivor twice and has inspired and assisted many survivors in their own path of healing. 

She holds memberships in the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the Association of Christian Counselors. She was early on named to Outstanding Young Women of America in 1984. In light of all her accomplishments, she has previously been showcased in the 24th edition of Who’s Who in the West. For more information about Dr. Simms, visit www.familyoutreachcounseling.com. 

In recognition of outstanding contributions to her profession and the Marquis Who’s Who community, Dr. Simms has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.

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