About
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of past traumas or relationships? Whether you're an adult, teen, or child grappling with these challenges, or if you or your family is undergoing significant changes or stressors know that you're not alone. Therapy offers a sanctuary—a safe haven where you can unpack your burdens, explore your emotions, and acquire invaluable coping mechanisms. It's a place where your story matters, and where you're truly seen and heard. I'm here to accompany you on your journey towards healing, offering guidance and support every step of the way. With 16 + years of experience, I bring a tailored blend of evidence-based treatments to guide your healing journey. Certified in anxiety treatment and EMDR, and holding roles as a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Advanced Playful EMDR Practitioner, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I'm equipped to support you effectively. With openness and a deep commitment to supporting your healing journey, I'm here for you. Taking that initial step toward healing is incredibly brave, and I admire your courage. Please don't hesitate to reach out today to schedule an appointment. Your decision to seek help speaks volumes about your strength, and I'm honored to offer my support! Specialties: Using a prescriptive approach, I prioritize the therapeutic relationship as a driving force for transformation, while also tailoring treatment to meet the individual needs of each client. Together, we'll foster a strong therapeutic alliance and collaboratively devise a treatment plan designed to support you in reaching your desired objectives. Credentials & Experience: I've undergone extensive postgraduate training, including 500 hours focused on trauma, 60 hours specializing in anxiety, 550 hours dedicated to play therapy, 150 hours in EMDR, 250 hours in Somatic Experiencing and an additional 100 plus hours of supervision or consultation in these areas.
"People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, "Soften the orange a bit on the right-hand corner." I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds." -Carl R. Rogers,"
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Specialties
Areas of Focus
Therapeutic Approaches
Services & Pricing
Individual Therapy
50 min · In Person
Couples Therapy
50 min · In Person
Qualifications
Verified by Calm at Home
Licensed · LCSW, SEP ™, RPT-S ™, EMDR-C
Bambi Marie Parks · Verified June 2026
Education and Years in Practice
Attended University of Arkansas at Little Rock , Master of Social Work in , Graduated 2011
Additional Credentials
Membership from Registered Play Therapist Supervisor
2019
Membership from Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
2023
Insurance & Policies
We call and check with each insurance and verify each policy. I do not accept Medicaid or AR KIDS.
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Location
Connecting Pathways Therapy
701 Murphy Drive Ste 10 and 11
Maumelle, AR, 72113
United States
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My Practice at a Glance
Available for in-person sessions
701 Murphy Drive Ste 10 and 11
Maumelle, AR, 72113 map
People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, "Soften the orange a bit on the right-hand corner." I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds." -Carl R. Rogers,
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