Patrick Parks

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC-A 92383
Supervised by Andrew Mattern, LPC-S 75864

B.A. B.S. Christian Ministries and Music, Dallas Baptist University
M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Texas Tech U. Health Sciences Center

pparks@journeyscounselor.com

Patrick's counseling career started as an intern at the Collin County Juvenile Detention Center, where he worked with adolescents ranging in ages from 10 through 17. He continues to volunteer counseling services for the teenagers within the juvenile justice system. Patrick also serves as an English/Spanish translator for parents and youth.

Patrick's specialties and interests in counseling center on the whole person and provide modalities that speak to each person in a customized setting. Thinking outside the box helps create therapy unique to each person.

Understanding and providing unconditional regard for everyone is vital; that includes working with individuals who have experienced spiritual harm in and out of religious settings. Places that are meant to be safe spaces can be a source of emotional pain; it is with this reality in mind that Patrick offers a judgment-free and shame-free atmosphere in counseling.

Patrick's work history includes the Title Insurance Industry, Customer Service and Professional Ministries Services. He and his family are members of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas.