Parker Psychotherapy

01/09/2026

Beautifully said.

This one is deeply personal for me. Mental health is not a side topic or an occasional conversation. It touches how we love, how we pray, how we show up for our families, and how we experience God in our daily lives. When our minds are overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted, it becomes harder to receive grace, harder to rest, harder to feel joy. Caring for your mental health is not separate from your spiritual life. It is woven into it.

For a long time, many of us were taught to push through, to pray harder, to be stronger, to carry more. But God does not ask us to neglect our inner lives in the name of holiness. He meets us in therapy rooms, in honest conversations, in medication when needed, in boundaries we finally keep, and in the slow work of healing. Choosing to take care of your mental health is often an act of humility. It is admitting we are finite, fragile, and deeply in need of care.

This is your reminder that tending to your mind and heart is a good and faithful use of your time. You are not broken for needing help. You are not weak for resting. You are not failing God by caring for yourself. You are honoring the life you have been given, and that matters.

01/01/2026

Our Free Virtual Mental Health 101 Workshop Series starts on Tuesday!

If you would like to start your year off with reflection, understanding and growth, this is your opportunity! We want to provide an opportunity for any human being to learn more about the value of mental health and self-reflection.

These workshops also give our placement students an opportunity to share their education and expand their placement experience.

We would be so happy to have you join us! You're never required to share and it's over zoom!

Email admin@parkerpsychotherapy.ca to receive the link!

12/31/2025

What is your New Year statement? Not necessarily of great change but of refined purpose. Here is one we will be focused on this year.

2025 was filled with big goals and alot was achieved within Parker Psychotherapy and for our clients. Rushing to achieve goals doesn't always allow them to be sustainable or aligned with our values all the time.

Join us in focusing on how you can move toward aligning your life to your values!

12/19/2025

Giveaway Winner Announcement!!! Thank you to all who participated! Co-owner and Lead Registered Psychotherapist, Daniel Parker draws the winner! We appreciate the support as we continue to provide the community and those virtually throughout Canada with Christian-informed Evidence-Based Mental Health Therapy.

Please consider joining our Mental Health 101 Workshop Series beginning January 6th at 8pm. It is a FREE drop-in series. Zoom link available through email at admin@parkerpsychotherapy.ca

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12/19/2025

Draw will take place at 1:30pm EST today! Get a chance to win!

Hello Ottawa Valley!

🎉 DATE NIGHT GIVEAWAY! 🎉
Because every couple deserves a night out—especially after the busyness of the season.

We’re giving away:
🎭 2 tickets to Funny In A Good Way Comedy Night on January 24th at Pembroke Pentacostal Tabernacle
🍝 $50 gift card to Boston Pizza
(Basically… dinner, laughs, and no dishes. You’re welcome. 😉)

You can check out all the event details at FunnyInAGoodWay.ca.

To enter the draw:
👍 Like the original giveaway post
🔁 Share the original giveaway post
👋 Follow us here on Facebook

That’s it! A few clicks and you’re in.
Winner will be drawn on December 19th.

Wishing you a little extra joy, humour, and connection this Christmas Season!

—The Parker Psychotherapy Team

12/17/2025

Starting Fresh in 2026? You Don't Have to Do It Alone

If you're feeling worn out, overwhelmed, or just ready to grow in new ways this year — you're not the only one.

At Parker Psychotherapy, our student interns are welcoming new clients for virtual sessions. These are warm, thoughtful therapists-in-training, each carefully supervised and deeply committed to holding space for whatever you're navigating.

Whether it’s stress, relationships, burnout, anxiety, seasonal depression or just needing someone to talk to — our interns are here to walk with you. Easily have 10-15 sessions prior to the completion of their placements (8-10 sessions is typical for effective therapy results).

💬 Sessions are $100, with a sliding scale available, just ask during your consult
🧠 Grounded in trauma-informed, evidence-based care
🕊️ Faith-integrated support available if that’s important to you

We believe therapy should feel accessible, human, and full of heart. If you're curious, you’re welcome to book a free 15-minute consult — no pressure, just a conversation.

📩 Learn more or get started: parkerpsychotherapy.ca

12/11/2025

Mental Health 101 is launching this January!

Join us for a FREE weekly workshop series designed to help you build emotional intelligence, strengthen communication, understand your nervous system, and set healthy boundaries.

✔ Drop-in format — attend any week
✔ Starts January 6th, 2026
✔ Tuesdays at 8pm EST via Zoom
✔ Open to anyone wanting to learn more about mental well-being

Whether you're curious about mental-health basics or looking for practical tools you can use right away, these stand-alone sessions offer a supportive space to learn, grow, and connect.

📩 Email admin@parkerpsychotherapy.ca for the Zoom link, weekly topic schedule, or to ask any questions.
We’d love to have you join us!

12/09/2025

Hello Ottawa Valley!

🎉 DATE NIGHT GIVEAWAY! 🎉
Because every couple deserves a night out—especially after the busyness of the season.

We’re giving away:
🎭 2 tickets to Funny In A Good Way Comedy Night on January 24th at Pembroke Pentacostal Tabernacle
🍝 $50 gift card to Boston Pizza
(Basically… dinner, laughs, and no dishes. You’re welcome. 😉)

You can check out all the event details at FunnyInAGoodWay.ca.

To enter the draw:
👍 Like the original giveaway post
🔁 Share the original giveaway post
👋 Follow us here on Facebook

That’s it! A few clicks and you’re in.
Winner will be drawn on December 19th.

Wishing you a little extra joy, humour, and connection this Christmas Season!

—The Parker Psychotherapy Team

12/01/2025

Recently came across a
Episode, sharing about a book by Ann and Dave Wilson. They share about how to love your husband and the impact therapy can have for healing our wounds.
It is worth your time to listen to. Here is the link:
https://youtu.be/0i6TLy5ly9s?si=bYWrIUKkDBulIJFD

11/26/2025

Finding the right therapist often starts with getting a sense of the human behind the role.
So here’s a little about me and the heart I bring into my work.

As a Retired Registered Nurse, I’m happiest outdoors—with Labrador Retrievers by my side (black, yellow, and especially the “chocolates”). Whether we’re wandering off trail, swimming, or training together, those moments remind me of the importance of presence, patience, and connection.

When I’m home, you’ll usually find me in my garden—tending my plants (and, let’s be honest, mostly weeds) with a blend of humour and hope—or bringing new life to old furniture pieces. I love the quiet transformation that happens when something worn is given attention, care, and time. It mirrors so much of what I value in my work with clients.

I’m also passionate about health service access equity and continue to volunteer and advocate in ways that support this. Yoga, restorative movement, and exploring the spiritual traditions of the world keep me grounded and curious, helping me meet each person with openness and respect.

If you’re looking for someone who brings calm, curiosity, and compassion into the therapeutic space, I’d be honoured to connect with you.
You don’t need to know exactly where to begin—just that you’re ready for support.

Shari.
Parker Psychotherapy
More Info: parkerpsychotherapy.ca/team
Book Here: parkerpsychotherapy.janeapp.com

11/26/2025

Sometimes what we need most is a space where we can slow down, be fully ourselves, and feel genuinely heard.
If you’re looking for that kind of support, I’d love to share a bit about who I am and how I walk alongside the people I work with.

Before becoming a psychotherapist, I spent years in Prosthetics & Orthotics, community health education, crisis support, and advocacy work with organizations like UNICEF, WHO, and CMHA. Over time, I witnessed so much courage in people navigating challenges, barriers, and transitions. That experience shaped my heart for this work and my belief that healing happens when we’re met with compassion, humility, and respect for our whole story.

My approach is gentle, culturally responsive, faith-informed (if that’s something you value), and centred on creating a space where you don’t have to perform or pretend. I work closely with neurodivergent clients and individuals from diverse backgrounds—ensuring you feel seen, understood, and cared for from the very first session.

And beyond the therapy room, I’m a mom of three, a lover of music, nature, and creativity. These parts of my life keep me grounded and remind me of the strength we carry even in difficult seasons.

If you’re feeling ready to reach out—or simply curious about whether therapy with me could be a good fit—I welcome you to connect.
You’re not expected to have everything figured out. You just have to take the next small step.

I’d be honoured to support you.

—Goodness
Parker Psychotherapy
More Info: parkerpsychotherapy.ca/team
Book Here: parkerpsychotherapy.janeapp.com

11/10/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by the holiday season? You're not alone.

Our Holiday Stress Support Group is a 4-week virtual space for adults navigating seasonal pressure, grief, or overwhelm.

Led by Goodness Anthony, RP (Qualifying) and Shari Glenn, RN, RP (Qualifying), this trauma-aware, confidential group offers grounding tools, boundary scripts, and reflective practices to help you move through the holidays with more steadiness and self-compassion.

🗓️ Fridays: Nov 24, Dec 1, 8, & 15
🕖 7–9pm EST on Zoom
💵 $50 total for all 4 sessions
📧 To register: admin@parkerpsychotherapy.ca

🧠 Optional sharing | Limited spots

Whether you're anticipating tension with family, feeling the ache of loss, or just needing a pause to care for yourself—this space is here for you.

We offer comprehensive Christian therapy and counselling services for individuals, couples, families across Ontario and Canada. Start your healing journey today.