Miniature Sand Tray Therapy scene with a wooden peg person, model house, bridge, and black fence.
Andrew Parks, licensed counselor & Registered Play Therapist wearing glasses and a dark green shirt, sitting in his therapy chair in front of a forest mural.

“I want to be more accepting of the child in me. Therefore, I will, with wonder & awe, allow children to illuminate my world.”

Being a child in this world is not easy. Being a parent of a child who’s struggling isn’t easy either. But keep heart — there is hope for healing & growth.

And I’m here to walk with you through that process.

-Garry Landreth

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I’m Andrew Parks.

A Counselor, Play Therapist, & Parent-In-Training.

A playroom full of toys for children to explore their world and process emotional, psychological, and spiritual content in the course of Play Therapy.

I believe that everyone’s deepest desire is to be fully known, fully loved, & accepted for who they are.

We are relational beings, and it is through relationship that we heal.

That very idea of being truly seen and known can also be one of our biggest fears—a frustrating paradox!

Whether you’re simply feeling a little stuck right now or you need to process through your deepest and darkest—my goal is that you would feel a safety and a freedom in my office.

Maybe you’re not even here for yourself but on your child’s behalf…and you’re not quite sure what that means about you as a parent.

Whatever has brought you here, I’m thankful for your courage. I would be honored to join you in facing it.

So let’s inhale, exhale, & walk together toward the places where the light shines through.

Who do I work with?

  • are fearful or anxious

  • are acting out in class or at home

  • are wetting the bed or having frequent nightmares

  • are withdrawing from you or others

  • have experienced trauma or scary situations

  • have witnessed violence

  • are experiencing parental separation or divorce

  • struggle to communicate what they feel, need, or want (without hitting or biting!)

  • just generally seem sad, upset, or angry

Children (ages 3-12) who…

Wooden dollhouse and shelves filled with furniture, families, and other toys to facilitate children's play in the course of therapy.

Teenagers, College folks, & Men navigating…

  • Family of Origin Issues

  • Life Transitions/Changes

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Career Development

  • Spiritual Issues

  • Fatherhood & Parenting

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Grief & Loss

  • Anger Issues

  • Healthy Emotionality

  • Relationship Issues

A cozy, calming therapist's chair for sitting with teenagers, adults, and more in the counseling room.

My Professional Background

Credentials:

  • LPC-MHSP // #6025 (Tennessee)

  • LPC Privilege // LPC-GA-2823 (Georgia)

  • Registered Play Therapist™ // T6480

Education:

  • M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    • Lipscomb University, 2019

    • Specialization in Play Therapy & Expressive Arts

  • B.S. in Psychology

    • Union University, 2016

Ready to begin?

Not sure?

It’s tough to know if we would be a good fit or if now is the right time to start therapy. Feel free to reach out and see if we’re a good match!

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Scenic Chattanooga, Tennessee, waterfront with the Tennessee River, bridges, kayaks, downtown buildings, and Lookout Mountain at sunset