Michael Parks
I am a Middle age Christian male that has been married for 30+ years. I have three children who range in age from late teens to late twenties. I also have a spunky granddaughter who is in grade school. I have a Master in Psych, as well as a MSW from SIUC. I also have been a Certified Drug Counselor for over a decade.
I have worked both ends of the Mental Health spectrum from ten years in a Behavioral Health ward to now with Grade School and Junior High age children.
I have worked both ends of the Mental Health spectrum from ten years in a Behavioral Health ward to now with Grade School and Junior High age children. I am looking to be that calm helping hand in the storm that you are experiencing.
First session
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then we will dive into the specific challenges you're facing. I will ask a lot of questions. Some of them may not make the most of sense to you. Some of the questions maybe nosey in your opinion. I am just wanting to gather as much information about you that I can. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Strengths
I think that it is I have a wide variety of experiences in my background. I have two master's Degrees one in Psychology and one in social work. I have worked with children in Community Mental Health, and in School Systems. I have worked with adults in Community mental health, Correctional Systems, as well as Inpatient acute care settings. I have a wide variety of employment skills from the different jobs I have worked, this allowing me to better assist you.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I have to say I stick with this because I am going to meet you where you are and work with what you have to begin with. We will build skills and abilities as we deal with life's hurts and hang-ups
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Christian
Man
White
Top specialties
ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Other specialties
Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Parenting
School Issues
Licensed in
IllinoisLicense 149024986