our leadership team
Dr. Nicole M. Kent, Ph.D., LMFT,
Dr. Kent is a our Chief Behavioral Health Officer. She is a trauma-informed psychologist with over two decades of experience in counseling, training, supervision, and consulting, specializing in marginalized communities, trauma, abuse, PTSD, and early childhood development. A licensed marriage and family therapist and faculty lecturer at San Diego State University, she has provided clinical supervision, expert witness testimony, and therapy in private practice, focusing on psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches, including EMDR. Her career spans work with LGBTQ+ populations, survivors of abuse, and children in crisis, alongside extensive training and program development for behavioral health professionals.
Creg Parks, CEO
Creg Parks is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 30 years of expertise in group practice start-up, management, and strategic growth. He has led the launch and expansion of multiple provider groups, hospitals, and networks nationwide, driving payer contracting, revenue optimization, and innovative payment models. As a management consultant and former health system executive, Creg has negotiated thousands of payer agreements, including multi-billion-dollar contracts, while developing high-performing networks for hospitals, physician groups, and integrated delivery systems. His strategic leadership blends operational excellence with market insight, delivering sustainable growth and competitive advantage in complex healthcare environments.
our providers - California only
Dr. Daniel E. Kennedy, DSW, MSC, MBA, AMFT
Dr. Kennedy is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Associate Marriage & Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals, teens, children, and couples navigate trauma, loss, family dynamics, and life events, guiding them from surviving to thriving. With experience providing EMDR, Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Logotherapy, and Narrative Therapy, Dr. Kennedy supports clients dealing with PTSD, complicated grief, depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, and the emotional impact of chronic illness. See Psychology Today Profile here.
Dr. Kennedy’s approach is collaborative, culturally attuned, and rooted in the belief that the brain and soul have an innate capacity for self-healing. He values each client's individual journey, working together to set meaningful goals and create a safe, supportive environment for healing. Whether addressing trauma, grief, anxiety, or relational challenges, Dr. Kennedy provides evidence-based strategies and a compassionate presence to empower clients on their path toward healing and renewal.
Dr. Kennedy offers virtual EMDR services only. He is available Wednesday and Thursday only from 11am-6pm for California patients. Please click below to request an appointment.
information about our programs
EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
EMDR is a type of therapy that helps your brain make sense of distressing memories, without having to re-tell the entire story repeatedly. During EMDR, you bring an upsetting memory to mind while gently following side-to-side eye movements or other kinds of bilateral stimulation (like sounds or tapping). This helps your brain process the memory in a healthier way, reducing its emotional intensity and allowing you to feel more calm and in control. EMDR isn’t just for trauma, many people find it helps with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and overall mental wellbeing too.
Measurement Based Care
Measurement-Based Care (MBC) involves using brief, evidence-based assessments at regular intervals to track a patient’s progress, symptoms, and overall wellbeing. Research shows that MBC can improve clinical outcomes by over 42%, while also strengthening patient engagement and the therapeutic alliance between patients and providers. By openly sharing progress and adjusting care in real time, MBC helps patients feel more involved in their healing journey and ensures providers deliver the most effective, personalized care possible.
How it works!
- Complete a brief questionnaire about your current mood, stress, and overall wellbeing.
- Review your results with your provider, talk about any changes since your last visit.
- Discuss what’s working well, and what’s hard, so care can be adjusted if needed.
- Use the insight to guide our session together, decide if we continue, shift focus, or set new goals.
To understand more about how MBC benefits mental health, check out this helpful overview by our partner Greenspace Health, a leader in mental health measurement platforms.