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Wes Parks

Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor Metroplex Mental Health, PLLC
Available this month
Specialties: Anxiety, Antisocial Personality, Body Image Disorders, Brain Injury/Concussions, Career Counseling,

Introduction

I have always been drawn to understanding others’ behaviors. Or, more to the point, I have always been curious about why people do the things they do, even when they are unhealthy, ill-advised, or otherwise counter intuitive. That was my initial interest in psychology, fostered by observations on the playground, in church, at parties, in the workplace…anywhere people gather, behaviors happen that left me trying to understand what I was seeing, making sense of the “why.” What drives us to live our lives they way we do, even when we know we want something better? Once the why becomes clear, making the transition from unhealthy to healthy completes the cycle I find so interesting. I did not start out with a large gay clientele and I didn’t want to be known as “the gay therapist.” I was focused on general clinical issues and a few LGBTQIA+ clients found me. Then a few more, and a few more after that. Before I knew it I was developing a rewarding niche practice. Since then, I have worked with diverse issues affecting our community that include navigating the coming out process, sexual identity and sexual expression, gender identity and gender expression, navigating the gender transition process, relationship struggles, family issues, sexual concerns, mood issues, anxiety problems, and stress management. Understanding that LGBTQIA+ clients frequently struggle to incorporate their identities into the mainstream culture, identity exploration and formation has become a large part of my work. I have worked with diverse problems such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, stress management, anger management, relationship problems, sexual trauma, Autism, ADHD, PTSD, and personality disorders. I have specialized training in neuropsychological assessment, including complicated diagnoses and treatment recommendations. Additionally, I have experience working in the forensic arena in terms of psychological assessment, court-ordered counseling, sentencing/mitigation investigations, and trial consulting. Before opening my own practice in 2015, I was fortunate to work with two other private practices where truly individualized care was the standard and we settled for nothing less than excellence. Creative and collaborate problem solving has always been part of my approach to therapy and assessment. ___________________________________________________________________ PLEASE NOTE: Monarch lists all clinicians as offering Free Consultations. We do not offer free consultations. Unfortunately, a limitation of this system is that we cannot delete that option even when it is incorrect. Requests for free consultations are deleted without response.

GENDER Male
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RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments

Licenses

  • LPC-S #69918 (TX)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Trans & Non-Binary
  • Kink/Diverse Sexualities
  • Open Relationships/Polyamory

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Couseling $150
  • Family or Couples Counseling $150
  • Gender-Affirming Assessment for Letters $300 - $600
  • Diagnostic Evluations $1500 - $5000

Locations

Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX 76104-2259
Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Wes Parks accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Wes Parks is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Wes Parks also offers a free consultation.
Does Wes Parks offer telehealth appointments? Wes Parks does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Wes Parks specialize in? Wes Parks specializes in the following areas: Antisocial Personality, Anxiety, Body Image Disorders, Brain Injury/Concussions, Career Counseling, College Mental Health, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Dual Diagnosis, Existential Crisis, Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+, Life Transitions, Military/Veteran's Issues, Mindfulness, Peer Relationships, Open Relationships/Polyamory, Prejudice/Discrimination, Psychotic Disorders, Relationship Issues, Schizophrenia, Sex Therapy, Stress, and Trauma.

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