Parker

Parker Thompson, Ph.D., has dedicated over two decades to his work as a psychotherapist and integrative health consultant. Since 2004, he has been offering his expertise from the heart of San Francisco, California. Parker earned his doctoral degree in Integrative Health Studies, combining traditional psychology with holistic practices, from Stanford University.

In addition to his academic achievements, Parker has enriched his knowledge through advanced studies at the Mind-Body Medicine Institute in Los Angeles and the Holistic Wellness Center in Seattle. He holds a certification as a Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) after completing rigorous training under leading figures in the field like Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Deepak Chopra.

Parker has shared his wisdom as an adjunct faculty member at various institutions including the University of California, Berkeley, and Santa Clara University over the past 20 years. Currently, he is a Clinical Professor for the Graduate Program in Integrative Health at Pacifica Graduate Institute and serves as a Clinical Instructor of Integrative Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. With a passion for education and healing, Parker has authored more than 150 scholarly articles, contributed to numerous book chapters on mental health and wellness, and penned his own book, Embracing Your True Self: A Journey to Inner Peace, which was released last year.

Parker is well-known for conducting workshops that explore the realms of mindfulness, stress management, resilience building, and the integration of conventional and complementary medicine. As an active member of the American Psychological Association and a certified supervisor by the National Board of Certified Counselors, Parker applies a compassionate and systemic approach to help individuals overcome their personal challenges, promoting a balanced state of mental and physical well-being. Through his practice, Parker has helped countless clients transform their lives, finding peace and resolution in areas once filled with turmoil.