Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Kelsey Parker
MS, LCMHC
You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out
Therapy for teens and adults navigating trauma, relational issues, emotional distress, life transitions, attachment concerns, and identity exploration.
Welcome
We can start exactly where you are
Hello, and thank you for taking the next steps in prioritizing your mental health and well-being. I’m Kelsey Parker (she/her), a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I work with adults, and teens, working to navigate life’s challenges. Regardless of your background, I will approach our work with compassion and curiosity in learning about you and how best to support you.
My Approach to Therapy
Warm, collaborative, practical and human
I approach therapy with a person centered/whole person, systemic, and trauma-informed lens, understanding that we are impacted by all aspects of our environment, relationships, and experiences. I place value in the therapeutic relationship cultivated, so I will always offer a safe place to explore your feelings, actions, and decisions without having to minimize or justify. I respect that it is a sacred space, and it is never lost on me that I have the privilege of walking with individuals through some of their most challenging and vulnerable moments.
In the professional space, I honor and welcome reciprocal feedback. As much as I may provide you with observations and feedback, I appreciate the same in return to ensure that your therapy experience is what you need it to be. I will always bring intentionality and openness in receiving this feedback.
Areas of Focus
What we can work on
I support individuals in the following areas:
Relational Issues
Trauma
Maternal Mental Health Issues
Infertility Issues
Emotional Distress
Attachment Issues
Life Transitions
Identity/Self Exploration
Parenting/Caregiver Issues
Therapeutic Techniques & Modalities
Brainspotting
Identifying spots in the visual field that help access unprocessed trauma. Brainspotting trusts that your brain and body have a natural ability to self-heal.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Identifying the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions to produce a more tolerable response.
Attachment-Based Therapy
Exploration of attachment and emotional needs to create more fulfilling interactions and relationships.
Relational Therapy
Identifying generational patterns, exploring interaction cycles, and creating new cycles with new emotional responses.
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Utilizing underlying emotions, exploring unmet needs, and identifying emotional wounds to dismantle the negative interaction cycles that keep you feeling stuck.
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Processing past traumas using evidence-based care.
Solution Focused Therapy
Exploring concrete and beneficial solutions to presented problems.
Person Centered/Whole Person Therapy
Providing therapy based on the ‘whole person’ and their individualistic needs.
Credentials
Education, credentials & experience
Education
Master’s in Counseling Education: University of North Carolina Greensboro
Licensure
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina
Professional Experience
9 years in the mental health field with 8 years spent working with children, teens, and adults in family systems that struggled with high levels of conflict.
Experience working in private practice, community-based mental health, and in-home therapy environments.
Certifications
In Progress-Perinatal Mental Health Certification
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Family Centered Treatment Supervisor Certified and Level 2 Certified
Personal
Get to know me
A Little About Me
I currently reside in the Raleigh area with my spouse, child, and dog. We love spending time together outside and exploring new places to play. I love finding new restaurants, trying new recipes, reading a good book, getting lost in a movie, relaxing at home, taking walks, and going shopping.
I find joy in self-exploration, continuous learning about people, and the many nuances of life. Hearing peoples’ stories is one of my greatest joys, which I often get to do at work and in my personal life.
Practical Information & Next Steps
The details that make it easy to start
BCBS
Blue Home w/ UNC Health Alliance
Aetna
SHP
UHC
Healthy Blue
Out-of-network for all others
Insurance Accepted
Session Availability
Virtual and In-Person sessions offered
Location
8392 Six Forks Rd Suite 203
Raleigh, NC 27615