About me

Hi! I love to write, create art and music, and provide therapy. In 1993, I received a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Indiana University and in 1995, a Master’s of Arts in Counseling from the University of Cincinnati.

Since then, I have worked at multiple for-profit and non-profit businesses as a therapist, and a director. I currently work at a group private practice as a therapist.

I have a Clinical Therapy license in Indiana (LMHC) and a Professional Counseling license in Texas with a designation for supervisor (LPC-S). In 2019, I moved from Indiana to Texas.

This blog showcases articles about mental health, photography, and art, and has links with opportunities to purchase photography, art, and a recently published anthology, Women Write Now, Trauma Stories, which includes a story I wrote.

Parke Counseling and Artistry Blog Posts

Articles and Published Works


  • Winter Storm 2026-Does this Remind You of COVID Too?

  • Podcast: Covid: 5ish Years Later

  • COVID: 5 (Almost-ish) Years Later: What Effects I’m Seeing Through My Practice

  • Peace, Tranquility, and Productiveness

  • Trauma: Working Through It, Letting it Go, and Living with It