About
Fayth M. Parks is a licensed psychologist, professor, and mental health researcher at Antioch University's Graduate School of Leadership & Change. She holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and focuses on equitable mental healthcare, health disparities, and culturally responsive therapeutic frameworks.
- President-elect, National Association for Rural Mental Health (NARMH)
- Board Member, Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) and Susie King Taylor Center for Jubilee
- Founder & Chair, Rural HIV Research and Training Conference
Her research emphasizes storytelling, narrative inquiry, and ethnographic studies to amplify marginalized voices in mental health. She integrates traditional healing practices into modern therapeutic models, addressing stigma and structural barriers in rural communities. Her recent work explores HIV/AIDS care, misinformation, and community-driven solutions.
Notable trends in her publications include: (1) Cultural integration in rural healthcare; (2) Combating misinformation through narrative analysis; (3) Provider well-being amid stigma; (4) Suicide prevention policy; and (5) Historical-structural critiques of HIV/AIDS frameworks.
Educational Background
- PhD in Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1996)
- MS in Student Personnel Services & Counseling, Upsala College (1980)
- BA in Psychology, Upsala College (1977)
