Professional Experience
Dr. Park-Adams works with adults, couples, and families who are struggling with relationship concerns, emotional stress, and life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck—caught in difficult relationship patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety or mood changes, or uncertain about how to move forward. Dr. Park-Adams provides a thoughtful, supportive space to better understand these challenges and to work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Her work is informed by post-graduate training at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family in Washington, D.C. Using a family systems perspective, she helps clients see how emotional patterns develop within important relationships at work, in families, and in romantic partnerships. This approach allows therapy to focus not only on symptoms, but also on the underlying dynamics that keep problems going.
Before opening her private practice, Dr. Park-Adams worked in a wide range of clinical settings, including community mental health centers, outpatient clinics, day treatment programs, and college counseling centers. She has supported clients dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, social anxiety, parenting challenges, work or academic performance concerns, major life transitions, and multicultural or cross-cultural stressors.
Dr. Park-Adams’ approach to therapy is collaborative, goal-focused, and practical. She works closely with clients to clarify what they want to change, understand long-standing patterns, and develop tools to manage emotions, improve relationships, and function more effectively in daily life. Clients often appreciate her calm, direct style and her ability to balance insight with concrete guidance.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Park-Adams has taught college-level psychology courses and provided clinical supervision to psychologists in training and other mental health professionals. She has also presented workshops on stress management, anxiety management, and related topics.
Personal Background
Dr. Park-Adams grew up in Korea and immigrated to the United States as a young adult. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and has lived in various parts of the U.S., as well as in Sicily, Italy.
These life experiences have shaped her sensitivity to cultural differences, identity issues, and the challenges of navigating change. She brings this perspective into her work with clients, approaching each person with respect for their background, values, and the unique context of their lives.