Devon Rankin
Hello, I’m Devon Rankin, LMFT (#123947) — a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and graduate of Saint Mary’s College of California. I’ve worked in the mental health field for over 11 years and have been licensed since 2021. My experience spans across telehealth, community-based, and private practice settings, providing therapy to individuals, couples, families, teens, and children. My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed. I help clients explore the root causes of distress, strengthen emotional awareness, and rebuild healthy patterns in relationships and daily life. I integrate modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices to support holistic healing.
My experience spans across telehealth, community-based, and private practice settings, providing therapy to individuals, couples, families, teens, and children.
Documentation and Administrative Services Policy: The primary purpose of psychotherapy is assessment and treatment. Requests for letters, forms, reports, or other documentation are separate professional services and are not included as part of psychotherapy. Please be aware of the following: Requests for documentation are reviewed individually and are not automatically approved. Documentation will only be completed when it is clinically appropriate, supported by the clinical record, consistent with my professional judgment, and within my scope of practice. I will not provide documentation, certifications, recommendations, or opinions that I cannot objectively or ethically support, or that extend beyond my role as a treating therapist. Completion of documentation is at my professional discretion and may be declined if the request is outside my scope of practice, lacks sufficient clinical support, presents a conflict with ethical or legal standards, or is more appropriately completed by another qualified professional. Letters, forms, reports, record reviews, and other administrative services completed outside of scheduled psychotherapy sessions are not covered by most insurance plans and are billed separately according to the current Practice Fee Schedule. Fees will be reviewed with the client before work begins.
First session
In our first session, we’ll take time to explore what brings you to therapy and discuss what you hope to gain from this process. This meeting isn’t just about collecting background information—it’s about beginning to build a genuine, collaborative relationship and seeing if we’re the right fit to work together. We’ll focus on creating a safe, supportive space where you can feel comfortable sharing your story at your own pace. Together, we’ll identify your goals, discuss the areas you’d like to grow in, and begin shaping a plan that fits your needs. Therapy with me is centered on helping you process past experiences, develop healthier coping skills, and move toward emotional balance and healing through trust and connection.
Strengths
My therapeutic style is humanistic, collaborative, and action-focused. I believe every client has the capacity to grow and heal when given a safe and supportive space. I use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices to help clients gain insight, challenge unhelpful patterns, and build lasting emotional resilience. I often incorporate therapeutic homework—structured, goal-oriented exercises designed to help clients apply what we discuss in session to real-life situations. These assignments support accountability, self-awareness, and the development of healthy boundaries, emotional regulation, and self-compassion. My strengths include helping clients identify root issues beneath anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles; fostering communication and self-worth; and empowering individuals to take practical, mindful steps toward change.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with clients from all backgrounds who are ready to engage in the process of growth and healing. My ideal client is open to reflection, willing to do the inner work, and motivated to apply new tools and strategies between sessions. Therapy with me is active and collaborative—I often use therapeutic homework to help clients deepen self-awareness, practice emotional regulation, and build lasting change outside the therapy space. I work with individuals, couples, and families across diverse identities, life stages, and cultural backgrounds. Whether you’re navigating trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting challenges, burnout, or anxiety, my goal is to provide a grounded, supportive space where you can explore, heal, and grow at your own pace. As part of ethical and clinical standards, I provide only Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letters and attendance verification letters when clinically appropriate and when the client meets the necessary therapeutic criteria. I do not provide letters or documentation for family court, child custody, or other legal matters. My work centers on creating safety, trust, and accountability—so each client can reconnect with their strengths and move toward emotional balance, self-acceptance, and lasting growth.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Devon Rankin, LMFT, applies an integrative approach to therapy, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside culturally sensitive practices, experiential therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Devon tailors each session to honor clients' unique backgrounds and experiences, creating a safe space for self-exploration and growth. Through CBT, clients learn to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, while ACT techniques help them embrace mindfulness and build resilience. By weaving in experiential methods, Devon supports clients in reconnecting with their emotions and core values, fostering meaningful change and lasting emotional well-being.
Location
Virtual sessions