Are you in a place where you just aren’t as satisfied as you want to be in your life? Has a change in your life thrown you off you game? Do you feel that if you were able to change something about your life or your relationships, that your outlook or well-being would be improved? Do you need help reconciling difficult situation from your past with who you want to be now? You may want to learn to accept yourself as you are, adjust to changes and transitions in your life, move on from a loss or tragedy, or relate to family and friends more effectively. With a bit of support and guidance, I can assist you in identifying and building upon your current strengths and areas for growth.
As an experienced counselor, I am dedicated to working collaboratively with my clients to bring about positive change in their lives. Through the use of solution focused and cognitive behavioral theories and techniques, I seek to assist clients with their difficulties. I find that solution focused techniques work well for clients who come in with the primary aim of reducing or relieving their symptoms. Reality therapy works well for issues related to negative and unsuccessful patterns of behaviors and making plans to change those patterns for a more productive life. Although I gravitate towards the previously mentioned approaches, I am, foremost, pro-client and will make myself familiar with and utilize whatever techniques are most appropriate for the client and presenting concerns. Employing an integrated approach, I apply a strengths based approach to help clients recognize the skills and abilities that they already possess. With these skills identified, I then assist clients with applying them to their current goals and plan of action.
In addition, I am Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. My previous counseling experiences have given me the opportunity to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, with a host of presenting concerns.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCPC 180.012606
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Miranda Parries. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Parries is amazing. She’s made such a difference for me. Great listener with helpful advise and a calming demeanor
Written on Mar 24, 2021 after therapy with Miranda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I am very pleased with Dr. Parries she has been helpful in every meeting or conversation that we have had, I trust her and will convey all my concerns with her.
Written on Dec 17, 2020 after therapy with Miranda for 9 months
Miranda is incredible- she is kind, listens, asks great questions, has a sense of humor, and cares. I am deeply grateful that I found BetterHelp and connected with her. Navigating 2020 has been incredibly challenging- talking and messaging with her makes it feel manageable.
Written on Nov 13, 2020 after therapy with Miranda for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Dr Parries is GREAT! She's very understanding and makes it very easy to talk to her, and not feel like I'm being judged. She takes the time to ask the important questions regarding any of my concerns, so that she can help me get to the root of my problem. She also reaches out to me FIRST, and asks follow up questions, and not wait for me to come to her with a question or another gripe about what I have going on. She's awesome, and I and grateful I was paired with her.
Written on Nov 02, 2020 after therapy with Miranda for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Dr. Parries's is good at what she is doing she is helping me get through this. She ask the right questions.
Written on Aug 27, 2020 after therapy with Miranda for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
Dr. Parries is an absolute gem and takes time to listen, understand, and give very useful feedback and tools that have helped me learn, understand, and grow. She has also been a huge motivator for my self-improvement and could not be more grateful to have the pleasure of sharing my deep embedded issues with her, and she makes me feel so comfortable, like speaking to a friend you have known for many years. I highly recommend Dr. Parries if you want someone to tell you how it is, with the love and best intentions, Dr. Parries is top quality =)
Written on Aug 24, 2020 after therapy with Miranda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd