Claire Pinkston

My name is Claire Pinkston MS/MSC. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADCII). I’ve been in the counseling field for almost 20 years. I believe that we all face challenges engaging fully in life, owning our choices, connecting with other people, and making our lives meaningful. How we think about ourselves, others, and the future has a tremendous impact on how we feel and what we do. My goal is to help you understand the factors influencing your thinking, feelings, and choices, and make changes that will improve your life. I especially like working with people who are motivated to dig in and do the work, because change requires change.

My clients tell me that they appreciate my directness, empathy, and perspective. I help them think differently about their situations, and teach them how to care for themselves. I try to meet them where they are and help them get to where they want to be.

I believe that clients are the experts on their own experiences and situations. In the beginning, I am focused on figuring out what they want to work on, what change they want to make, what skills they already have, and what strategies they need to learn.