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Jennifer Parks
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Ph.D., MFT
JParks@samaracarecounseling.org
- Counseling
- Anxiety and Panic Disorders
- Depression and Stress
- Grief and Loss
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Family Conflict
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Schizophrenia
- Social and Emotional Functioning
- Substance Misuse and Addiction
- Trauma recovery
- Adult
- Couple
- Older Adult
“I believe therapy is best when it is focused on a goal you would like to achieve, and is flexible over time. Change is possible, and you do not have to struggle alone. Beginning therapy can be the first step to making the change you want. ”
Dr. Jennifer Parks is a licensed clinical psychologist. She earned her Doctor of Psychology degree from the William James College, and completed postdoctoral training in Ohio. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family therapy. Jennifer works with individuals of all ages and enjoys helping people enhance their well-being and accomplish their health goals.
She works with various mental health difficulties such as: anxiety disorders, attention and concentration problems, depression and bipolar disorders, substance abuse, anger management, trauma and abuse, and personality disorders. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy. Jennifer believes every client is different, therefore, she uses a variety of interventions depending on the individual’s needs. She provides a safe, nonjudgemental space in which clients can feel heard, develop coping strategies, and accomplish their goals.
She works closely with excellent psychiatrists and can help with a variety of treatment options. She is dedicated to helping you create the change you want in your life.
Dr. Parks is available Monday through Friday 9-4:30pm via telehealth.
Dr. Parks accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Medicare PPO, Aetna, and United Behavioral Health PPO, BCBS HMO (Northwestern site #475, #489), and BCBS IL Medicare Advantage HMO (Site 757).