Melissa Parks, Ph.D.'s Linkedin Analytics

I've been working in the field of mental and behavioral health for nearly 20 years. Originally from the U.S., my education and career took me to Europe (Spain and the Netherlands) for 10 years, before returning back to the Seattle area 5 years ago. I have my PhD in Clinical and Health Psychology and started my career in eating disorders prevention and treatment. In my first clinical job in Madrid I discovered my love for working with the international community (expats, immigrants, refugees, adult TCKs, etc.) and since then I've continued to work with clients based around the globe, particularly those who need support through a transition like adjusting to life abroad, making the decision to move home, repatriating, or experiencing a big change abroad (a breakup, becoming a parent, job change, etc.) j I'm also very passionate about supporting entrepreneurs to ride the rollercoaster of entrepreneur life. I'm the co-founder of the Location Independent Therapists (LIT) Community, an online community of therapist entrepreneurs around the globe whose personal and professional lives span borders. With my 1:1 work with entrepreneurs I help clients build emotional resilience, improve work-life balance, tackle imposter syndrome, and prevent burnout. I’m passionate about spreading the word about the power of mindfulness and self-compassion as tools for improving mental and physical well-being, increasing emotional resilience, and enhancing productivity. I incorporate these tools in the work with my clients and I’m trained to teach the empirically supported Mindful Self-Compassion program. A few more things about me - I love writing (currently revising a memoir I plan to publish in 2025) and we speak Spanish + English in my house. I'm married to a former startup founder who I have to blame for getting me into the world of entrepreneurship :-) & I'm a mom to a toddler who keeps me on my toes and fuels my passion for my work. I also have a dog who often pops on camera when I'm with my clients. Lastly, I'm a social introvert, recovering perfectionist, and am currently very passionate about learning (and unlearning) I can on the topic of neurodiversity. *** If you’re interested in discussing how we could work together, I invite you to set up a free consultation call at https://melissaparks.com/free-consultation-call/ or email me - [email protected]