our 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.
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.
Chronic Care Management Program
Aspira is pleased to launch a new model to implement the Medicare Chronic Care Management (CCM) Program to enhance healthcare outcomes, reduce hospital remissions, and improve overall patient well-being. These services provide a proactive approach to managing chronic conditions, leveraging technology to offer continuous care outside of traditional clinical settings.