- Phone: 770-953-4744
- Extension: ext.39
- Email: kpinkman@pfpaga.com
- Availability: yes
- AGES: Young children (<5 years old), Children, Adolescents/Teens, Young Adults
As a pediatric psychology clinician, I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults through the challenges that come with learning differences, medical conditions, emotional struggles, and behavioral concerns. I have extensive experience conducting comprehensive neurodevelopmental and psychoeducational evaluations, starting in toddlerhood and continuing through young adulthood. I specialize in autism evaluations and offer trauma-informed assessments. My goal is always to provide clear, personalized guidance that helps families better understand their child’s needs and feel confident navigating next steps.
In therapy, I work with children and teens facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, emotion regulation difficulties, behavioral challenges, and selective mutism. I partner closely with caregivers to offer parent coaching and behavior strategies that align with each family’s values. With a strong background in pediatric psychology, I also specialize in working with youth adjusting to medical diagnoses such as cancer, blood disorders, or chronic pain, by helping them develop coping skills, manage adherence, and reintegrate into school and daily routines after extended hospitalization.
My approach to care is collaborative and strengths-based. I have extensive knowledge of the special education system and regularly support families navigating IEPs, 504 plans, and academic accommodations from kindergarten through college. Whether I’m providing therapy, assessment, advocacy, or consultation with schools and medical teams, I’m committed to helping young people and their families feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Specialty Areas
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Child & Adolescent Health Psychology
- Childhood Trauma
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Developmental Delays/Intellectual Disability
- Anxiety/Depression
- Learning Disabilities
- Parent Training
- Social Skills Training
- Executive Functioning Coaching (time management, organization, planning, study skills)
- Educational consultation/Special education advocacy (i.e., IEP, 504 plan, behavior intervention plans)
- Forensic Assessment (e.g., court appointed/DFCS evaluations)
Experience
- COMPASS Autism Consultant
- Facilitator of Fostering Advocacy, Communication, Empowerment, and Support (FACES), An Advocacy and Empowerment Program for Black Families Raising Autistic Children.
Education
- APA Postdoctoral Fellowship, Emory University School of Medicine, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
- Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
- APA Internship, University of Tennessee Professional Psychology Internship Consortium
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- Le Bonheur Children’s Research Hospital
- Center of Excellence for Children in State Custody
- West Tennessee Forensic Services
Services Offered
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Child and Adolescent Assessment
- Parent Training
- Executive Functioning/Academic Coaching
- Educational Consultation