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Emily Parker

Our symptoms carry profound stories, inviting us to uncover their origins. True peace and healing come when we turn toward our pain with curiosity, allowing it to reveal its deeper roots. Each of us holds a rich tapestry of experiences—woven with threads of both harm and beauty. It is within the safety of authentic, intimate relationships that true healing unfolds. Our bodies remember the truths we often hide, holding the key to transformation and wholeness.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

To equip myself as a professional therapist, I received my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology.

Life's varied challenges have sharpened my empathy and wisdom, equally as my medical expertise. From serving as an Army combat medic, to a decade of healing as a nurse and career firefighter, I've connected with humanity intimately. Personal struggles and my own story with betrayal trauma/love addiction has enriched my insight. Whether leading women's groups or listening to the vulnerable stories of individuals in church settings, I've spent the last ten years devoted to supporting and helping others heal.

AREAS OF FOCUS

  • Betrayal trauma

  • Problematic/compulsive sexual behaviors

  • Romantic/love addiction

  • PTSD

  • Complex trauma

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • First responder trauma/issues

  • Relational harm/complexities

  • Women's issues

  • Family issues.

ABOUT ME

I am supported by my creative and vibrant husband, united in the world of therapy, who feeds my spirit and encourages me continually. As a team, we parent a daughter whose fierce enthusiasm teaches me the complexities of raising a child. Every aspect, from my family of origin to our collective experiences of joy and pain, highlights this simple truth: life is a beautiful blend of immense joy and challenges, hopes and suffering, deaths and resurrections.

I love to play with my daughter and husband in the outdoors, sing, dance, care for my body, worship my Lord, and delight in the presence of my family and dear friends.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

  • Gottman Level 1 certification trained

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy trained

  • Early Recovery Couples Empathy Model trained

  • Associate Couples Betrayal Recovery Therapist Candidate

  • Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate

  • Certified Clinical Partner Specialist APSATS Candidate  

  • EMDR trained EMDRIA 

Three Steps to Start Today

STEP 1

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

STEP 2

One of our counselors will connect with you to schedule your counseling sessions.

STEP 3

Experience the joy of growth & healing.