Inner Journey Psychological Services

 

Necoe Otto-Parkinson, Ph.D.

 

Inner Journey Psychological Services and Dr. Otto-Parkinson’s approach

 

The aim of Inner Journey Psychological Services is to create an atmosphere that is conducive to growth, healing, and wellness.  Comprehensive mental health services are offered.  A cognitive interpersonal approach is provided, which means that treatment focuses on relationship dynamics and how the person thinks about a situation.  Since thoughts are related to feelings and subsequent behavior, this at times is a focus of therapy.  A here-and-now focus is used to help individuals explore things from the past and their current situations, in the hopes of improving functioning and relationships.

 

I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of South Dakota and an American Psychological Association (APA)-approved internship at Denver Health Medical Center.  Prior to moving to Arizona, I worked in Sioux Falls, SD; Sioux City, Iowa; Denver and Colorado Springs, CO.  My training was comprehensive in working with children, adolescents, and adults, and I have special training in cultural and diversity issues. 

 

I strive to meet the needs and objectives of the individual or family.  While maintaining an exploratory nature, therapy is tailored to the individual to be pragmatic and solution-focused.