Dr. Marcy Atkins, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical child psychologist, parent coach, and founder of Pier Parent Coaching and Child Specialty Services, LLC in Rhode Island. She earned bachelor's degrees in Psychology, Elementary Education, and Special Education from Salve Regina University and later studied psychology, special education, and disruptive behavior disorders at Oxford University in England. Dr. Atkins received her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from the Arizona School of Professional Psychology in 2004.

For more than twenty-five years, Dr. Atkins has specialized in working with children ages 0-10 and their families, focusing on both prevention and intervention. Her work emphasizes helping parents better understand behavior through practical tools, emotional regulation, and stronger connection. She is passionate about equipping families with evidence-based strategies that create lasting change beyond therapy sessions.

Dr. Atkins has worked in a wide range of settings, including homes, reservations, hospitals, schools, and community mental health agencies. Through her coaching programs and online platform, she helps parents navigate modern parenting with greater calm, confidence, and clarity.