Krystal H. Parrish, PhD (Member)
Experience: 6+ years working as a psychotherapist (incorporating evidence-based intervention and psychological assessment), 1 year as an alternative health care practitioner (incorporating decolonized/spiritual practices).
Clients: Trauma, Grief, Chronic Stress, Oppression, Burnout, Ego/Shadow Work, Spiritual Development, Nervous System Dysregulation, Life transitions, Adults, Adolescents, Advocacy, Empowerment, Anxiety, Depression, Interpersonal Conflict, Gender.
Modalities: Trauma-informed therapy, Evidence-based therapy (ACT, CBT, DBT, PEERS, Motivational Interviewing, Incredible Years), Transpersonal therapy, Compassion-focused, Culturally responsive/affirming, Fat neutral, Mindfulness and Meditation (some are cultural specific practices), Spiritual Healing Practices (Ego/Shadow work, Inner Child/Reparenting, Chakra work, Breathwork, etc.)
Availability: Telehealth and In-person | Currently accepting new clients | Offering free 20-minute phone consultations to all prospective clients.
Available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday by appointment.
As a therapist, I am less interested in reducing symptoms and more interested in exploring the root causes of suffering with my clients. How are you sleeping and resting? How are you feeling in your body? How is your nervous system? What are your significant relationships like? Do you feel that you have purpose? Do you feel at peace? My goal in working with clients is to collaborate with them to identify the values, principles, and beliefs that will support them through the ups and downs of life, that they may find deep peace in their own sacred presence. Together we contemplate the meaning of our existence, spiritual beliefs or non-beliefs, and critically examine the effects of trauma, stress, and suffering on our bodies, our mind, and our spirit.
I do not believe in using therapy as a tool to assimilate disenfranchised people into abusive or harmful systems. In order to heal we must acknowledge systems, for there are many ideologies and institutions that are currently actively harming BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and other underrepresented and marginalized folks (intersectionally, of course).
I am a black, biracial, queer woman. I have a traditional education, but I believe in wisdom through lived experience. I have my own unique lived experience, and I try to be radically genuine with my clients. However, I will always center you. I am here to hold space, share insight, and collaborate. While life can be full of pain, I strongly believe that I can support you to break free of old patterns and chains that create suffering in your life.
Unlicensed Psychologist, Alternative Healthcare Practioner / Psychotherapist