Jennifer Parker

My communication style

My communication style is direct. I certainly do that in love, but people tend to appreciate and want my direct approach. I have had many people tell me they got more out of one session with me than they have in years of previous therapy sessions with other counselors.

My journey to mental healthcare

I experienced my own traumas in childhood and adulthood that gave me insight and empathy towards others' experiences. From a young age, people would come to me and tell me things in confidence that they had never told anyone else. People have always told me that I have wisdom and that the things I say to them are helpful.

My goals for you

In the first session, I ask a client what their goals are for coming to counseling. Based on that we come up with a game plan on how best to reach those goals, whether it is through doing EMDR, setting boundaries, making a decision about something, addressing their depressive or anxious symptoms, and/or healing from past wounds.

Our first session

In every first session, I ask clients two guiding questions: What is bringing you into counseling at this time, and what would you like to see happen in coming to counseling? I explain that we typically go to counseling when we are in some kind of pain- physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, sexually, financially, etc.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Christian