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Shawntres Parks

Ph.D., LMFT
California

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem EAP - Bank of America, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oxford (Optum), and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Relationship Issues, Trauma, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

Schedule a consultation and sessions at: https://DrShawntresParks.as.me/. I am a CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Relationship Coach, Clinical Supervisor, and Educator. I am also an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and PhD with research experience in the areas of sexual trauma and post traumatic growth.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I use mind/body integrated and transpersonal approaches to therapy. I approach therapy from an Afrocentric perspective- this means that I see the overriding focus of life and, indeed the goal of the mentally healthy person, is to be in harmony with the forces of life. I have extensive training and experience that I apply toward helping folx recover from sex, love, and relationship trauma as well as oppression-based traumas.

What you can expect from our first session

I love partnering with BIPOC [Black, Indigenous, and People of Color] and LGBTQIA+ folx in therapy, and work to create a safe space for ALL people. My approach in therapy honors your decisions and choices throughout the therapeutic process and allows you to be an active participant co-leading treatment.


Shawntres's style is

Open-minded
Affirming
Participatory

Insurance carriers Shawntres accepts

Aetna
Anthem EAP - Bank of America
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Shawntres

MA (Master of Arts) at Azusa Pacific University
License type: LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adults
More specialties: Anxiety, Family Issues, Maternal Mental Health, Identity Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: Transpersonal, Trauma Focused CBT, Structural Family, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Based, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Psychodynamic, and Strength-Based