Evan Parks, PsyD

Dr. Evan Parks is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at The Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in helping people manage chronic pain through the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Approach at Kalkaska Memorial Hospital. He also has experience working with others on topics ranging from stress management to mental flexibility.

Education

  • PsyD, The Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Clinical Psychology
  • MA, Western Michigan University, Counseling Psychology
  • BA, Cedarville University, Theology

Professional Achievements

  • Authored "Chronic Pain Rehabilitation: Active Pain Management That Helps You Get Back to the Life You Love"
  • Featured Writer for Psychology Today, focusing on emotional health and chronic pain

Certifications & Organizations

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • Certified Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Trainer

Favorite Piece of Advice

Think all your thoughts, feel all your feelings, and act appropriately. Measure everything you do and say with this question: is what I am about to say or do going to make things better or make them worse?

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