Therapist - Clark Pinson, Ph.D.

Clark Pinson, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist offering personalized, evidence-based psychotherapy and counseling through a convenient virtual practice. With more than 20 years of experience, care is centered around collaboration and an understanding that everyone is different, with their own experiences, needs, and goals.

Therapy may incorporate EMDR and compassionate, trauma-informed talk therapy, depending on what feels appropriate for your needs. The focus is on creating a safe, trusting, and supportive environment where you can talk openly, better understand what you're experiencing, and remain in control of what you share and when you share it.

Understanding why we struggle can be an important part of creating lasting change. Through psychotherapy and psychoeducation, therapy can help you gain greater insight into your experiences, develop healthier ways of responding, and identify opportunities for growth.

Ready to take the next step? Schedule a complimentary consultation today.

Whether you're navigating a difficult experience, working through a relationship challenge, or looking for support with ongoing emotional concerns, therapy can provide a space to better understand what you're experiencing and identify a path forward.

Trauma Therapy
EMDR
Grief Counseling
Couples Counseling
Family Counseling
Stress Management Counseling
Eating Disorders
Addiction and Recovery Counseling

Whatever brings you to therapy, you don't have to navigate it alone. Dr. Pinson provides a supportive, collaborative space to explore your concerns and discover opportunities for growth.

I earned a doctorate in counseling psychology from West Virginia University in 2012. I worked in a variety of settings including an army base, community mental health center, child advocacy and rape crisis center, two university counseling centers, and private practice.

I specialize in trauma recovery as well as in conditions that are often directly or indirectly related to trauma (i.e., stress management, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, disordered eating, addiction, chronic illness). I also have experience treating difficulty with adjustment to life transitions (e.g., helping high school students prepare for common mental health challenges of college), academic/career challenges, relationship/communication problems, and identity formation/concerns.

I offer evidence-based treatments for individuals aged 14 and older, couples, and families. Evidenced-based practice is defined as an integration of the following: best available research, clinical expertise, and client context (i.e., a person’s characteristics, culture, worldview, and preferences). Specific therapeutic approaches I often utilize include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems, Gottman Method, Solution Focused Therapy, and Humanistic-Experiential Therapies (i.e., Client Centered, Gestalt, Existential).

We are an out-of-network provider and do not participate directly with any insurance plans. This allows us to focus entirely on your care without insurance restrictions.

Self-Pay / Cash Pay: We accept direct payment at the time of service.

Out-of-Network Benefits: If your plan includes out-of-network coverage, you may be eligible for partial or full reimbursement from your insurance company. We can provide you with a monthly itemized receipt (known as a superbill) to submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.

Tip: We recommend calling the customer service number on the back of your insurance card to ask about your "out-of-network outpatient mental health/medical benefits" before your first visit.

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Meet Clark Pinson, Ph.D.

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