Devin Pinckard

Growing up, I lived in eight different states, usually on a farm, worked with horses and cattle, played sports, and competed in playing/singing music. At one point, I was able to play eight different instruments; however, most of those skills have gone by the wayside as in my early 20s, I became legally blind. After graduating with my bachelor’s degree, I had difficulty using my degree due to adjusting to my new disability. Eventually, I started working as a Behavior Health Specialist and developed a passion for working in the behavior health field. I enrolled in two Master’s degree programs and eventually earned two Master’s degrees in Substance Abuse Counseling, and later Professional counseling.

Currently, I spend most of my free time being active as a father, a husband, volunteering in my Christian faith, and teaching English to people who cannot speak English at a local college. My family includes my wife, a 17-year-old son, a seven-year-old daughter, and several animals.

I model healthy relationships to balance taking care of oneself and others. I believe that my clients and I are equals, as I get inspiration from them to continue to grow as a therapist. Throughout the therapy process, I work closely with clients allowing them to determine the course of their treatment.

I am here to help:

• Regulating behavior, thoughts, emotions, and body
• Environmental well-being
• Family dynamics and relationships
• Parenting skills
• School behaviors
• Social connections and support
• Recreation and leisureI work with ages seven and older

I have worked in court systems for juveniles and adults and areas such as Drug Court and Mental Health Court. I use a strengths-based approach offering active listening, compassion, and helpful feedback.I employ a collaborative and compassionate approach to therapy, integrating modalities such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Motivational Interviewing. My style includes active listening, empathy, and constructive feedback within a strengths-based framework, tailored to each client's needs and goals.

It takes a community to support children and their families. I understand no matter who you are or where you come from, every family struggles in areas such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and ADHD. I'm here to support parents and children in fostering growth.