Who We Are

Robert B. Simmonds, Ph.D.
Editor, Emotional Wellness Matters


Bob Simmonds has written and organized Emotional Wellness Matters since its inception in September, 1993. Bob spent the first part of his doctoral career as a tenured professor at the State University of New York after receiving his Ph.D. in social psychology. He did his postdoctoral training as a clinical psychologist at George Washington University in D.C. He has been in private practice in San Diego since 1990 and specializes in men’s issues, professional’s issues, life transitions, divorce and separation adjustment, relationship therapy, chronic mental illness, depression, and anxiety. Email Bob at docbob@emotionalwellness.com. His office phone is 619-294-9676. His office is located at 4026 Hawk Street, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92103.




David Simmonds
Publisher, Emotional Wellness Matters

David Simmonds has traveled in Mexico extensively since childhood and has published The Mexico File newsletter since 1995. The Mexico File is subscriber supported and is offered in both hardcopy and electronic formats. It is widely considered the best newsletter of its kind and is read by thousands of Mexico travelers. The supporting website, www.mexicofile.com, attracts over 2,000 visitors per day and contains hundreds of travel articles, as well as vacation rentals and sales advertising. Dave has also written for Fodor’s Guide Books, Baja Life, Baja Traveler, and other travel magazines. A 1972 graduate of San Diego State University, Dave lives in San Diego with his wife, Felice, and his children, Tanner, 11, and Nicolette, 6.




Paul Hartsuyker, MFA, MA ATR
Graphic Designer and Layout
Emotional Wellness Matters


Paul Hartsuyker is a graphic designer (MFA), providing services for Emotional Wellness Matters which includes the design of the newsletters and the inclusion of each individuals professional information. He creates both the printed version and the PDF & HTML versions. He has a graphic design business, HARTWORKS, creating websites, 3D animations, flyers, brochures, logos, illustrations, CD covers, as well as individual tutoring and classroom teaching a wide variety of digital software tools. He can be contacted at paul@hartworks.net and by phone at 619-269-8939. Paul divides his professional life between graphic design and working as a counselor in private practice since 1990 as a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MA ATR), with an office in San Diego. He is a Registered Art Therapist and a member of the International Assoc. for the Study of Dreams and makes this a strong focus for his counseling practice. He lectures on Dreaming, Jungian/Transpersonal Psychology, Art Therapy and Creativity, and teaches at UCSD extension.

Angelina Simpauco
Subscription Fulfillment Specialist
Emotional Wellness Matters

Angie Simpauco is meticulous in getting every copy of every issue out to every subscriber. She is in charge of printing the imprints, folding, boxing, and mailing Emotional Wellness Matters.