Dr. Iris Parkinson

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

My approach to therapy is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which means we’ll work together to understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. I help you notice patterns that might be getting in your way and find new, healthier ways to think and respond. My goal is to give you practical tools to manage life’s challenges, feel more balanced, and build the kind of change that lasts long after therapy ends.

Grief Therapy

My approach to grief therapy provides a safe, compassionate space for you to process loss at your own pace. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and supportive counseling to help you understand the thoughts and emotions that come with grief. Together, we’ll explore healthy ways to honor your loved one, manage difficult feelings, and rebuild a sense of balance and hope. My goal is to help you move forward—not by forgetting, but by finding meaning and peace in the midst of loss.

Trauma-Focused CBT

My approach to trauma-focused therapy is rooted in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), which helps clients safely process painful experiences while building tools to manage the impact of trauma. I start by creating a strong sense of safety and trust, then help clients understand how trauma can affect thoughts, emotions, and the body. Through gentle conversation, grounding exercises, and coping strategies, we work to reduce distress and replace fear-based or self-blaming thoughts with more balanced and healing perspectives. My goal is to help clients regain a sense of control, strengthen resilience, and begin to feel peace in their daily lives.

Compassion Focused

My approach with Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) centers on helping clients develop kindness and understanding toward themselves, especially when they struggle with guilt, shame, or self-criticism. Together, we explore how life experiences and past pain can shape the inner voice and emotional reactions. Through mindfulness, imagery, and self-compassion exercises, I guide clients in learning to respond to their thoughts and feelings with warmth rather than judgment. The goal is to cultivate emotional balance, enhance resilience, and foster a more caring relationship with oneself and others.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

My approach with Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) focuses on what’s working well in your life and how we can build on your strengths to create meaningful change. Rather than spending too much time on what’s gone wrong, we look at your goals, resources, and past successes to find practical steps forward. I ask empowering, hopeful questions that help you see your own abilities and possibilities more clearly. Together, we’ll focus on solutions, not problems—so you can make progress, regain confidence, and move toward the life you want.