Bambi Marie Parks, LCSW, SEP, RPT-S
(She/her)
Preferred Name: Bambi
About Me
I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional who’s been working in the mental health field for over 14 years, specializing in working with children, adolescents, and adults in trauma, anxiety, and relationship and attachment issues. I have a wide range of experience and training in treating mood disorders, grief and loss, divorce and adjustment issues, self-esteem issues, anger and aggression, ADHD, and behavioral issues. I received both my undergraduate degree and master's in social work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. I have trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, have completed the Play Therapy Program from Heartland Play Therapy Institute, and received my certificate as a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor .
Education & Experience
Master of Social Work
Minor in Psychology
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR
Advanced Standing
Bachelor of Social Work
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR Licensure LMSW: September of 2011
Licensure LCSW: April of 2014
Certificate of Play Therapy
Heartland Play Therapy Institute, Inc, Kansas City, Kansas
150 hours of Play Therapy Training
Date of Completion: March 2018
APT Leadership Academy Graduate
Association of Play therapy, Clovis, CA
5-month course on leadership with daily online interaction
Date of Completion: May 2020
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Somatic Experiencing International, Boulder, Colorado
Date of Completion: March 2023
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Association of Play Therapy
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Children (4-12)
- Families
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- Infants/Toddlers (0-3)
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Underserved
- Veterans/Military
Insurance
- BlueCross BlueShield
Ambetter, Qaul Choice
