Whitney Parker

Hi, I'm Whitney Parker, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Pensacola, Florida. I've been helping children, teens, adults, and families for over ten years. I started my working career in education and because of the relationships I developed, I became a therapist in order to serve those in my community in the best way possible. I have seen the heavy load that so many of us carry and I am determined to help my clients make sense of every role they hold in their life while also staying true to their values and goals for their own successful and happy life. I want to help you create the life you deserve with relationships that make sense and communication that works effectively. I firmly believe you are entitled to a life you enjoy and my goal is to help you fulfill that.

I strive to provide a therapeutic space where my clients feel at ease. My therapy room, whether virtual or not, should be a place you go to be understood and supported. I'm a working partner with you in this counseling journey. We will work together to figure out what makes you feel stuck and we will work together to reach your goals. My sessions are client driven, and I will always let you lead, but I do tend to incorporate activities, challenges, and even self-work I may ask of you based on what we determine you need. I want my clients to realize that they do not need to have anything prepared, structured, or ready for me. I am here for you, and we will figure out what the best practice looks like for you, based off of you. Therapy isn't the same for every client; you are an individual and unique in your own way. I will tailor each session according to what you need.

Our first session will be our initial attempt to understand what makes you feel stuck in life. I want to know what it is that makes you feel like your life isn't where it could be. I want to understand where you think it should be. We will work together through conversation to understand the who, the what, and the how of life and what more you need from it. I listen to my clients to determine if they hold any negative beliefs about themselves or their relationships. I listen for unintended disclosures so that we may find unresolved patterns or misaligned values that may be present. My goal is to determine a plan for you that will assist in the creation of a life rooted in purpose, intention, acceptance, and fulfillment. I love helping people and I love what I do. Let's connect if you're ready to start a conversation that could ultimately upgrade your life. I'm in.