Parker Psychotherapy

04/14/2026

Comparison often fuels shame, not growth.
Notice it, name it, and come back to yourself.
God has called you to your own mission, not the mission of your friend, neighbour or content creator.

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04/13/2026

“Why does everyone else seem to be doing better than me?”

It’s a thought many people carry quietly.
Comparison can happen so quickly—
scrolling through social media,
hearing about someone else’s success,
or noticing where you think you “should” be by now.

But here’s something we gently remind our clients:
👉 You are comparing your inside to someone else’s outside.

What you don’t see:
• The struggles behind the milestone
• The doubts behind the confidence
• The hard seasons behind the highlight

Comparison can pull us away from our own story—
creating pressure, shame, or a sense of “not enough.”

Instead, what might it look like to come back to yourself?
To notice:
• What you’ve already carried
• The growth you’ve made (even if it feels slow)
• The values that matter most to you

Your path doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s to be meaningful. God has a unique plan for each of us, filled with different missions.

If comparison has been weighing on you lately, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate that on your own.
—
📩 admin@parkerpsychotherapy.ca
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03/25/2026

Welcome Autumn!! Parker Psychotherapy is blessed to have you join our team!
Autumn holds a Master's in Clinical Mental Health from Franciscan University of Steubenville and has years of experience serving youth, families and young adults.
If you or someone you know may be looking for a Catholic Therapist who is approachable, compassionate and client focused, reach out today to book a free consultation.
She is excited to begin serving with Parker Psychotherapy!

03/14/2026

At the Lift Jesus Higher Rally 2026 today! All set for a great day!

02/13/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from Parker Psychotherapy!

Here's some therapeutic humour to balance out your Friday the 13th!

01/22/2026

We are not taking credit for this graphic, but it is so true that it had to be shared.

Therapy is more than "just talking", it is feeling heard and seen. The work, beauty and progress is in the human connection.

01/15/2026

🌿 Feeling stuck but not ready for long-term therapy?
Brief therapy (1–3 sessions) with a qualified student therapist might be the support you need.

At Parker Psychotherapy, our supervised students offer focused, compassionate care for those navigating:

✔️ A tough decision
✔️ A recent life change
✔️ Stress, overwhelm, or burnout
✔️ The desire to talk something through—without a long commitment

✨ Affordable sessions (you choose $30, $60 or $100)
✨ Supervised by experienced Registered Psychotherapists
✨ Virtual appointments available across Ontario and Canada

Sometimes, just starting makes all the difference.

📞 Book your free 15-minute consultation: [link]
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Blog Post discussing more about Brief Therapy Benefits Here:
https://www.parkerpsychotherapy.ca/blog/brieftherapy

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