Janeese Parker

LMHC, CCTP-II, C-DBT

With New York City being one of the most diverse cities in the country, as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Educator, most of my work has centered around counseling, educating, coaching and advocating for individuals from various ethnicities and cultures from around the world. Through years of experience working in Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Outpatient Mental Health Clinics, and Schools, I have been afforded the opportunity to gain a well-rounded understanding of the unique challenges and needs in diverse communities (BIPOC). Whether experiencing difficulties from your children’s behavioral dysregulation, school avoidance, blending families, developing secure attachments, breaking intergenerational cycles, navigating micro and macroagressions, assimilating, feelings of imposter syndrome, breaking glass ceilings, adjusting to normal transitions experienced through life changes, or learning how to identify and manage unaddressed mental health symptoms, the knowledge and expertise required to address your concerns in a holistic and culturally sensitive manner is the cornerstone of my practice.

  • Client Testimonials

    “Mahogany Mental Health Counseling has been such a huge part in my overall transformation. Janeese is an intelligent, compassionate, and kind therapist who truly takes the time to understand your issues and give you practical tools to help you work through them. She also pays close attention to your personality and the things you value to inform how she approaches your sessions. I’ve found this to be extremely helpful as I’ve struggled to find a therapist I felt could take my spirituality into account when it plays such a huge role in my life. I’ve had the most incredible breakthroughs while working with Janeese and it’s a testament to her abilities and desire to truly be of service to her clients. When I reflect on the time I’ve spent working with Janeese I see the difference in my outlook on life and how much I’ve grown in all the areas I deeply struggled with when I first started. I could go on about how incredible my experience has been but I will just say this — if you’re truly ready to take the next step forward to greater mental health I highly recommend Mahogany Mental Health Counseling!”

    Anonymous - Current Client

  • Client Testimonials

    “I took informational sessions with maybe 8 therapists, but none quite had the energy I felt with Janeese. She's an engaging presence who's able to listen, understand, and offer guidance in a way that feels collaborative and familial. I'm in a much better place now than when we started together, and feel more confident and fulfilled in my personal and professional life. I could not recommend her highly enough. Thank you for everything Janeese!”

    J. Strikes - Former Client

  • Client Testimonials

    “Janeese Parker is one of the most brilliant and insightful therapists I’ve ever met - her knowledge, ability to establish trust and break down barriers quickly, while infusing every session with compassion has helped my family (and friends who I’ve recommended her to) so much. Grateful for her every day!”

    Anonymous - Current Client

  • Client Testimonials

    “I am so thankful to have found Janeese for my mental health needs. She is always informative and allows me to express myself without the fear of judgment. She’s very well versed in the field and makes me feel comfortable in our sessions — and it’s really a bonus that she looks like me! I am so happy I found her.”

    Anonymous - Former Client

  • Client Testimonial

    “I remember feeling so uncomfortable with my [previous] therapist. I didn't trust her, I felt like I had to fight stereotypes; I had to stop so many times to translate my culture and experience as a black woman that there's no time to work on the actual mental health conditions, thus, I'm not getting any better. I stopped believing in the power of therapy and quit the process...and then...I reached ground zero this time and needed professional help. And then I met Janeese Parker, a young, educated, black therapist with brown skin, hair on fleek, and a smile that both cheered and reassured me. It couldn’t have come at a better time! Having a black therapist has made all the difference, it has revolutionized my mental health care. I feel safe and comfortable, it feels like being with a sister or a trusted friend. She see’s life through my perspective and with her methods and my dedication, I can see and feel the progress. If You're In New York Or Nearby & You're Searching For A Black Therapist Give Janeese Parker A Try, It'll Be A Decision YOU Won't Regret.”

    Anonymous - Current Client