Meet Dr. Stephanie Pinch

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Stephanie Pinch, Psy.D., M.Ed., is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in helping children, parents, and families better understand themselves, their relationships, and the challenges they are navigating.

Before becoming a psychologist, Dr. Pinch was an award-winning teacher in Washington, D.C. Her work in middle and high school classrooms sparked a lasting interest in how children learn, develop, and connect with the people around them.

That interest led her to the University of Denver, where she pursued doctoral training in clinical psychology with a focus on assessment, child development, and family relationships. She later completed her pre-doctoral internship at the University of New Mexico’s Center for Development and Disability Pediatrics, where she worked with young children and families and developed advanced experience in autism evaluation, infant mental health, trauma, and parent-child relationships.

Dr. Pinch returned to Denver for her postdoctoral training at Birch Psychology, where she continued to specialize in psychological evaluations, child and family therapy, and couples work. After several years serving hundreds of clients in a group practice setting, she founded Pinch Psychology to focus on children, families, and couples with neurodiversity, cognitive, behavioral, and relational questions.

Specialty

  • Autism and ADHD evaluations, with particular expertise in recognizing neurodiversity in girls and young children.

  • Dyslexia, learning differences, academic achievement, cognitive functioning, and giftedness.

  • Developmental evaluation, infant mental health, parent-child relationships, and support for families with young children.

  • Parent coaching, family relationships, transitions, and helping families navigate developmental and emotional challenges together.

  • Support for pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, changing family roles, anxiety, and the emotional transitions that accompany becoming a parent.

  • Relationship support for couples navigating transitions, communication challenges, and the demands of family life.

Approach

At the heart of Dr. Pinch’s work is a foundational belief: meaningful understanding begins with meaningful connection.

Whether she is providing therapy, guiding parents, or conducting a comprehensive psychological evaluation, Dr. Pinch believes relationships are the foundation for insight, growth, and lasting change. She takes the time to understand each person not only through clinical expertise and evidence-based practice, but through genuine curiosity about who they are, how they experience the world, and the strengths they bring with them.

For children, that may mean meeting them through play, conversation, creativity, and patience so they can feel comfortable being themselves. For parents, it means building a collaborative partnership grounded in trust, open communication, and practical support.

Dr. Pinch believes people are more than a diagnosis, a test score, or a presenting concern. Her goal is to help children and families feel seen, understood, and equipped with the clarity and confidence to move forward.

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellowship
Birch Psychology

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
Clinical Psychology — University of Denver

Pre-Doctoral Internship
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Center for Development and Disability Pediatrics

Master of Arts
Clinical Psychology — University of Denver

Master of Education
Special Education — George Mason University

Bachelor of Arts
Psychology & Neuroscience — Elon University

Dr. Pinch is a partner with the Rooted Wellness Denver Collective, where she collaborates with other psychologists through clinical consultations and to connect clients with additional areas of specialty when needed.

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