S. Devyn Trifari, Psy.D.
Psychology Postdoctoral Resident
Biography
Dr. S. Devyn Trifari is a Postdoctoral Fellow who earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from The Chicago School. She works with children, adolescents, adults, and couples, and provides psychological evaluations to support diagnostic clarification and treatment planning.
Therapeutic Focus & Approach
Devyn believes that strength and struggle can exist at the same time. Many people have learned how to survive difficult experiences on their own, but that doesn’t mean they have to continue carrying them alone. Therapy offers a space to better understand yourself, process the experiences that have shaped you, and move toward the life and relationships you want to build.
Devyn has experience working with individuals across the lifespan in a variety of clinical settings, including community mental health, Veterans Affairs, and specialized forensic settings. She enjoys supporting clients as they navigate anxiety, depression and mood-related concerns, life transitions, identity development, and challenges related to emotions, coping, and relationships. She also has a particular interest in trauma and its lasting impact on relationships, emotional well-being, and the ways people learn to navigate the world.
Her work is grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins with feeling understood. She strives to create a balanced therapeutic relationship that provides both support and gentle challenge, helping clients process difficult experiences, recognize patterns, and develop skills that support meaningful growth. Her approach is flexible and collaborative, integrating trauma-informed care, relational and interpersonal perspectives, and evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and person-centered principles. Devyn recognizes that each client brings unique experiences, strengths, and goals to therapy and adapts her approach to best support each individual’s needs.
Outside of work, Devyn enjoys discovering new restaurants, spending time with family and friends, and taking her Mini Sheepadoodle wherever she can.