Mindy Parker
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Mental Health Counselor
Phone Number: 402.826.2161Department: Student Affairs
Office: PW117
Email: mindy.parker@doane.edu
Primary Campus: Crete
Credentials: AA, BA, MA
Professional Bio:
Mindy currently works as a part of the Counseling Center Team at Doane University. Mindy's journey at Doane began in August of 2021 as the Counseling Center's intern. While completing her internship hours Mindy worked as a Counselor in Training both at Doane University and Southeast Community College-Lincoln. She was hired on as a full time counselor in August of 2023. Mindy enjoys providing therapy to students, promoting and advocating for mental wellness, as well as providing mental health trainings to students. She works with both undergraduate and graduate students at the Crete and Lincoln campuses as well as via telehealth. Before working at Doane, Mindy was an Assistant Account Manager II with FACTS Management while earning her degrees, and volunteered at Voices of Hope in Lincoln doing crisis line work.
Educational Background:
BA in Human Relations- Doane University (2016)
MA in Counseling - Doane University (2023)
Professional Memberships/Advising Roles:
American Counseling Association (ACA)
American College Counseling Association (ACCA)
Personal Background:
Mindy is a double Doane graduate who grew up in the state of Nebraska and wears some different hats outside of her role as a Mental Health Counselor. Mindy enjoys spending time with her family and friends. As a mom of a small kiddo it's not always easy to do all of the things. However, if there is free time she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time outdoors.
Strengths:
Empathy, Developer, Positivity, Learner, Maximizer