Online Therapist for WOMEN and teens in ohio, michigan. and florida
YOU’VE BEEN CARRYING THIS FOR FAR TOO LONG.
NIKI PARKER, LISW-S, LMSW
It's time to SHATTER the SHACKLES of your past.
I specialize in helping women on their journey towards lasting healing from upsetting childhood memories, burdens of parenting, and offer Christian counseling for those who seek it. Together, we will make strides towards freedom from the haunting echoes of the past, and the persistent troubling thoughts that have hindered your progress.
Therapy should be a place where you are in control. I will certainly use my therapeutic experience to support and guide you, but ultimately the direction this path takes is yours to determine.
Therapy with me is like going on a road trip. Let’s get ready for this journey.
Together we will map out the destination of your goals. We’ll talk about the baggage from your past that binds you and work to develop the coping skills and emotional regulation tools essential for success on this journey. You’re in the driver's seat, but rest assured, I’ll be helping you map out the route needed to meet your goals, keeping your beliefs and values at the center of our work together. You determine the pace we go, and where we pause to rest as you learn to listen to your body and sense into your emotions on a deeper level. You get to decide the routes explored, as well as the parts of your past that you’d like to sidestep. You’ll never be pressured to work on areas you’re not ready to.
Working from a Trauma-Informed Lens, my primary focus is your sense of safety. Sensitive language will be used to avoid triggering you during our work together and we will explore learning to listen to what your body tells you. I will provide education on what is happening within your body and explain the ongoing effects your past is having on your current experiences.
Your boundaries will be respected as we explore the use of mindfulness and trauma-focused methods throughout your transformation. We will work together to figure out what self care methods work best for you through this journey of healing.
Healing happens when matched with the right therapist
Have you ever been on the receiving end of hearing “Yes-I’m taking new clients” only to find out that the therapist didn’t have the time or space in their schedule to meet your therapeutic needs?
I am devoted to being different. Being available. Being here to serve you. When working with me you’ll receive the commitment of a weekly or biweekly scheduled time to work on your goals. I am not a therapist who takes on more clients than my schedule or my own mental health can contain. I commit to practicing my own self care so that I can effectively support you.
After providing talk therapy for several years I decided to become fully trained in EMDR after receiving this type of therapy as a client myself. I was blown away by the effectiveness of EMDR and the potential for healing that it provides.
I see the benefit of combining both therapy that involves talking as well as therapy that teaches you how to connect with your body and recognize what's happening within you as we process memories. This allows you to move forward at your own pace. I value being a therapist who can adapt to your needs.
Clients describe me as emotionally sensitive and authentic. I offer a bit of well timed humor and allow a space where we can be real about the many struggles of overcoming these burdens. I value creating a strong connection together so that you feel heard and respected.
6 Principles that guide our therapy together:
Safety:
Healing cannot take place unless you feel safe enough in the therapy space. I will work each session to EARN this trust and never expect you to just GIVE it.
Understanding:
I am passionate about helping you comprehend what is taking place in your body. No- you are not “Crazy” despite how you feel or what others have said to you.
Openness:
I encourage communication. I want you to be able to ask questions, explore, and have a space you can be REAL about whatever is on your mind. No topic is off limits or “too much”
Transparency:
As we sort out parts of your past, I may ask questions to better understand your experiences. I commit to explaining my intentions and methods. You never have to answer questions you don’t want to.
Sincerity:
I am a ‘what you see is what you get’ kind of individual. I commit to being authentic with you and will be my true self each time we connect.
Autonomy:
I want what you want. Your voice is SO valuable here. I will work with you to not only listen, but also create a plan to help you meet YOUR goals.
Get the support that’s right for you.
Therapy Modalities
Talk Therapy
Talk therapy combines several different modalities into one treatment model. Through the use of talk therapy we will create a safe and nurturing environment to talk through experiences in your past.
Through this modality you will explore the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and reactions. As you examine thinking patterns, you will have an opportunity to challenge how these experiences have defined you, learn practical ways to manage the emotional fluctuations, and gain tools to help you take control back over your life.
Christian Therapy
Christian Therapy integrates your beliefs into healing. We will lean on Biblical principles and navigate scriptural wisdom from a Holistic Approach.
We will assure the guidance and support you are receiving in the therapy space aligns with your beliefs and values. Our work together will embrace your spirituality, empowering you to live authentically and fully as the person God created you to be.
EMDR
EMDR helps women process and heal from traumatic experiences while operating like a mental "reset" button. During EMDR, you will utilize either eye movements or rhythmic tapping as you process the traumatic events or messages of your past. While you are processing, your brain will reorganize the painful memories in a way that feels less distressing for the body.
Similar to organizing a messy room, EMDR brings thoughts briefly to the surface to help you put things in order, while reducing the heavy burden associated with the emotional scars.
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Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor
Ohio License # I.1200559-SUPVLicensed Master Social Work Michigan License # 6801109502
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Florida License # TPSW4194
Masters of Social Work- University of Toledo
Bachelors of Science in Social Work- Defiance College
Associates of Human Services- Northwest State Community College
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Fully Trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy)
Advanced Training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
In-Depth Training on sexual, physical, and emotional abuse occurring during childhood
Devoted Christian for 28 years
Former Head of Children’s Ministries and International Outreach Ministries
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