Finally, a space built for women - by women - who get it.
Get accessible and personalized mental health care in-person or from the comfort of your own home.
Where Central Jersey Turns for Women’s Psychiatric Excellence -
16 Years and Counting
We are a team of doctoral-level psychiatric providers delivering exceptional, comprehensive mental health care. As a collaborative practice, we offer medication management, lifestyle support, and integrative treatment tailored to your needs.
We thoughtfully match you with the right provider — ensuring expert, personalized care available both online and in person.
Our approach is integrative and collaborative, blending root-cause exploration with thoughtful medication management. When appropriate, we incorporate genomic testing to help guide medication decisions with greater precision and personalization. We work as a unified team, ensuring your care is cohesive — never fragmented.
Listen With Intention
Dynamic Journey
Expertise
We bring extensive clinical experience and expertise in both trauma treatment and pregnancy-related mental health — areas that require specialized training, clinical sensitivity, and a deep understanding of the female nervous system and hormonal shifts. While many providers may touch on these topics, this is focused, foundational work within our practice.
Integrative
Most importantly, we protect time. Time to listen with intention, think strategically, and treat you as a whole person. Because women deserve more than rushed appointments — they deserve care that truly understands them.
The Difference
Women’s mental health isn’t our niche — it’s our foundation. While others may group women into one category, we recognize that the female life cycle is a dynamic journey, with meaningful transitions at every stage.
Each phase deserves thoughtful attention — a time to slow down, reflect, and carefully examine what may be supporting your wellbeing and what may be standing in the way.
Our services
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First Step Session
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Momentum Session
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Power Hour
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Gentle Start Call
Meet our team
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Dr. Shannon Parks, DO DABPN
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Dr. Lauren Hollywood, PMHNP-BC
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Kristina Matthew, PA-C
“I have been seeing Dr. Parks for many years! I have the utmost respect for her and the staff at her office. I am treated with kindness and truly feels she listens to me. I love the fact that this is a women’s center. I feel absolutely no judgement here - just a safe space!”
— CINDY, PARKS CENTER CLIENT
“Dr Shannon Parks is professional, caring and knowledgeable. She "rescued" me many years ago when other physicians failed me. Her front desk manager is intelligent, soft spoken and kind. I am a health care professional and refer to Dr Parks when a female patient requires assistance.”
— KATHY, PARKS CENTER CLIENT
“The Parks Center is our go to referral source for our women’s only psychotherapy practice. Dr Parks and Dr Hollywood are thorough and smart and we know our patients will be receiving top of the line medication management!”
— LOCAL THERAPY PRACTICE