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Kendrah Parker, LMHC

Staff Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
Talk Therapy
LGBTQIA+

Education and training

  • University of Northern Iowa, BA and LMHC

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Kendrah Parker, LMHC

After graduating from the University of Northern Iowa in 2014, Kendrah worked at a non-profit organization that focused on substance abuse and mental health. She worked there from 2014-2021 initially as a substance abuse counselor and later transitioned into a Clinical Director position. Most recently, Kendrah has been serving patients in a private practice mental health therapist role. Kendrah's interests and specialties are Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Marriage and Family, Culture and Diversity, Dual Diagnosis, Meditation and Dating Violence/Abuse. She also has an interest in Self Image/Self-Esteem and Addictive Behaviors with Substance Use and Gambling.

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Specialties
Talk Therapy
LGBTQIA+
States
Iowa
Texas
Languages
English
Takes insurance
Virtual visits
10 years experience