How will I work with you?
I offer a variety of modalities and seek to find the right balance of what works for you. Some clients may choose to use more traditional talk therapy modalities or a “top-down approach,” such as Internal Family Systems therapy or “parts work,” Cognitive Behavioral therapy, motivational Interviewing, or Existential therapy.
Other clients may lean toward more somatic modalities or a “bottom-up approach,” such as Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting. Yet other clients may prefer a more transpersonal, spiritual, or animistic approach.
Utilizing a variety of modalities, we can work together to find what works best for you. I utilize a social justice lens and am LQBTQ+ affirming. I believe that connection is healing. I believe that many of us can benefit from building community, connecting with nature, from embracing our messy humanity, and from rewilding ourselves.
I provide psychotherapy using any or all of these approaches, in addition to utilizing mindfulness techniques. I work to create a non-judgmental, safe(r) space to hold I seek to empower you to make the decisions in your therapy, while also seeking to challenge you and find your edge.
As a therapist, perfection is not possible. This can be very humbling. I remain committed to never stop growing and learning, both personally and professionally. However, I am human and I will make mistakes. I will be one of your biggest cheerleaders AND I will hold you accountable. I offer a great deal of compassion, while also being very direct.
*Please note: I do swear in sessions.
Professional Training
Allison Parks (she/her) has trained in a variety of western and eastern modalities, including evidence-based modalities, as well as more esoteric practices.
Allison holds a Masters degree in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology from Naropa University, as well as a Masters degree in Social Science from the University of Colorado at Denver. Allison has also been trained as a yoga teacher and a Professional Shamanic Practitioner.
Allison is currently working toward her certification in Brainspotting, which is a modality that evolved from EMDR. Brainspotting primarily addresses trauma, difficult emotions, and performance, as well as addictions. Allison is also working toward her certification in Somatic Experiencing, which is a somatic modality primarily geared toward healing trauma and addressing chronic pain.
Allison is passionate about healing through psychedelic therapy, primarily through plant medicine and entheogen, such as ayahuasca, huachuma, bufo alvarius, and iboga. Allison received her Plant Medicine Integration Coaching certificate through Plant Medicine People. Please note that Allison is currently only offering preparation and integration coaching and is not a provider of psychedelics or plant medicine.
