Parker Psychotherapy

06/14/2026

As therapists, we often talk about the importance of moving from fear, uncertainty, and anxiety toward meaning, hope, and purpose.

One of the things I appreciate about faith-based resources is their ability to connect emotional wellness with spiritual growth. 📖

Recently I've been reading From Worry to Wonder by Melissa Overmyer, a thoughtful Catholic guide to finding peace through Scripture. It's a reminder that while worry is a normal human experience, we don't have to stay stuck there.

Have you read this book? What helps you move from worry toward peace?



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06/13/2026

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04/30/2026

04/27/2026

Healing often begins in the quiet moments where we allow ourselves to be seen—by God, and by ourselves.
You may notice that you move so fast through life you forget to let Christ in, ask Him for help, to slow down and recognize you're not alone.
So many people come into therapy worried that if they slow down, everything they’ve been holding in will feel overwhelming. And that fear makes sense.
But healing isn’t about forcing everything to the surface all at once. It’s about gently creating space—at your own pace—to notice, to feel, and to be supported in what’s there.
You don’t have to rush the process. You don’t have to carry it alone.
Sometimes, the most meaningful growth starts in those quiet, honest moments of being seen and known. Known by Christ and known by another who journeys through life's unpredictability too.

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04/26/2026

You don’t have to see the whole path to trust that you’re being guided somewhere meaningful.
It’s easy to feel uncertain when clarity hasn’t arrived yet—when the next step feels unclear or the bigger picture feels out of reach.

But not knowing doesn’t mean you’re off track.
Sometimes it simply means you’re in a season of becoming… learning, stretching, and being shaped in ways you can’t fully see yet.

You’re allowed to move forward gently.
You’re allowed to trust even in the unknown.

What if this part of your journey still holds purpose?

04/24/2026

Your purpose is far greater than your wildest imagination. The God who created the Galaxies also created YOU. Just because you may not be able to see the plans He has for you, does not mean you are not already participating in those plans!

just shared a beautiful reflection on St. Paul and how we don't know how we're called, but we know He's chasing us for His amazing mission!

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.
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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!