Joycelyn Parish, Psychologist
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Joycelyn Parish

Psychologist

2930 SW Wanamaker Dr Topeka KS, 66614
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About

Joycelyn Parish, Ph.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist practicing in Topeka, KS. She is a Board Certified PTSD Clinician and Choice Theory/Reality Therapy Certified. Dr. Parish works with individuals, couples, and families, and helps her clients deal more effectively with the stresses, frustrations, challenges, and mental health issues they may be experiencing. As a psychologist, Dr. Parish evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy, and helps clients take more effective control of their lives and circumstances. Patients usually visit Dr. Parish because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, anger or other symptoms for a significant period of time and are seeking help in achieving greater happiness and well being in their lives.

Education and Training

Kansas State University Ph.D. 1991

Provider Details

Female English
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Joycelyn Parish's Expert Contributions
  • Is coffee an addiction?

    It is possible to become addicted to substances such as the caffeine in coffee. But keep in mind that addictions can be both physical as well as psychological. Substances to which we are no longer physically addicted may still be psychologically addictive in that use of the substance may be associated with the satisfaction of our basic psychological needs. READ MORE

  • My son has been diagnosed with autism and it is depressing my wife. Please help.

    A diagnosis of autism impacts not just the patient, but the family as well. It is often a good idea to seek professional help in order to deal effectively with the emotional issues surrounding the diagnosis. Joycelyn Parish, Ph.D. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Education/School-Related Issues, Career and Workplace Issues, Developmental Issues and Concerns, Family/Parenting Issues and Concerns

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Psychotherapist, Private Practice Parish Mental Health & Life Coaching of Topeka 2014 - 2018
  • Missionary/Consultant/Coach LDS Family Services 2012 - 2014
  • Senior Research Analyst Kansas State Department of Education 2007 - 2011
  • Psychology Faculty Upper Iowa University 2001 - 2007
  • Counselor Associates in Healthcare 1999 - 2001

Professional Memberships

  • American Psychological Association  
  • American Psychotherapy Association  
  • Psi Chi  
  • Phi Kappa Phi  
  • Phi Delta Kappa  
  • Phi Lambda Pi  
  • Kappa Omicron Nu  
  • International Journal Of Choice Theory/Reality Therapy  

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Psychological Association, American Psychotherapy Association, William Glasser Institute

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Always moving forward one step at a time and doing what needs to be done.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Spending Time With Family, Traveling

Areas of research

The impact of connectedness on the well being and academic performance of children and youth.

Joycelyn Parish's Practice location

2930 SW Wanamaker Dr -
Topeka, KS 66614
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