Devin Simpkins

Education

• Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Seton Hall University
• M.A., Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling and Therapy, The College of New Jersey
• B.A., Psychology, Stockton University

Devin Simpkins spent over a decade working in higher education across various positions within multiple institutions, a journey that fueled a passion for teaching and a desire to give back to the next generation of students. As a clinician, Simpkins has experience working in a number of settings including hospitals, college counseling centers, and private practice. A particular clinical interest involves working with neurodivergent children and their families by providing therapy and assessment services. Simpkins has been able to further fulfill a love for family therapy through this work, along with parent coaching and couples counseling.

Courses Taught

Multiculturalism & Feminism in Counseling Psychology, Social Justice & Advocacy, Advanced Psychopathology, Intellectual Assessment, Advanced Developmental Psychology, Personality Theory & Assessment

Research Interests

Simpkins’ research interests are largely related to couples and family systems, with an emphasis on LGBTQ+ relationships. Specifically, Simpkins has examined how the societal influences of traditional masculinity impact relational dynamics for same-gender male couples, as well as how same-gender male couples negotiate maintaining relationships with previously-rejecting family members. Further research interests include gender identity and expression, as well as reproductive justice.

Teaching Philosophy

A personal goal for Simpkins is to strive to remain a life-long learner, with the hope of instilling that quality within students as well. The resulting teaching philosophy involves introspection and self-inquiry, encouraging students to determine how learning is impacted by their own identities, and personal or professional experiences.

Simpkins aims to make teaching a collaborative experience so that students can contribute to classroom discussions by blending course content with clinical examples and research interests. The ultimate objective is for students to feel empowered to advocate for themselves and others, allowing them to enter the field with the confidence and capability to contribute in impactful ways.