Meet Devon

Devon Gerard

MS, LPC — Licensed Professional Counselor

Devon Gerard, MS, LPC

Devon Gerard

MS, LPC — Mental Performance Consultant

Devon Gerard is a licensed counselor and mental performance consultant. She holds a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from THE University of Arizona.

She has been professionally in the field of clinical counseling and mental performance for the last 6 years — though she has been a student of those respective fields for the last 13 years, studying, learning, and implementing specific strategies for personal and professional growth.

Devon Gerard in action on the soccer field
Devon Gerard athlete portrait

Before founding East Valley Mental Performance, Devon was a Division One athlete at THE University of Arizona and a member of the Canadian Women's National Team for soccer. She understands firsthand the difficulty of managing personal, educational, and performance environments simultaneously.

She has worked alongside first responders — police and fire — as a co-responder serving the community, and in an inpatient psychiatric setting with a diverse population of individuals, including the seriously mentally ill.

Training & Credentials

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Self-Determination Therapy (SDT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Mindset over Madness

"Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength."

Sigmund Freud

"Your breaking point is really your making point."

"Mindset over Madness."

Devon Gerard

Our Mission

Why East Valley Mental Performance

Our mission is to provide you with the highest quality service in an environment that fosters your ability to resolve and bring change — helping you achieve your goals in therapy, performance, and life.

Safe & Non-Judgmental

We believe in offering a safe environment to process and explore the barriers causing distress.

Strength-Based

We emphasize your strengths and potential, guiding you in exploring and improving the tools you already have.

Evidence-Based

Every technique and strategy is grounded in proven therapeutic and performance science.

It Takes Courage to Ask for Help

East Valley Mental Performance fully understands the rewards of doing so can lead to a lifetime of fulfillment.