Meet Dr. Parlor

Dr. Jessica C. Parlor
Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Founder, Embracing Alchemy

Dr. Jessica C. Parlor holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University-Los Angeles (AIU-LA). She founded Embracing Alchemy in May 2023 to focus on her clinical and training interests, specifically: short-term psychotherapy (adults, behavioral health professionals), training and early career supervision/professional development (for diverse communities represented in healthcare) presentations and interactive talks for organizations.  

A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Dr. Parlor attended Columbia College in Columbia, South Carolina and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology at AIU-LA; the Clinical Psychology Program is accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Dr. Parlor completed her clinical training at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center (APA-accredited internship; Bronx, NY) and Elmhurst Hospital Center (post-doc; Queens, NY), as well as other settings such as community clinics and private practice settings. Dr. Parlor has most recently presented at the International OCD Foundation annual conference (2022) for clinicians and families. Additionally, she presented and facilitated interactive discussions with psychology residents as a co-leader of the department diversity committee.

Prior to returning to school to pursue her doctorate, Dr. Parlor worked as a case manager and rehabilitative specialist in community mental health settings including residential and juvenile detention services. Dr. Parlor had an opportunity to work with many individuals experiencing severe mental illness as well as children and families facing severe anxiety including phobias and OCD. Dr. Parlor most recently served as credentialed faculty, providing clinical supervision and instruction to psychiatry residents and psychology interns.

Having lived in Los Angeles, CA for over a decade prior to moving to New York, NY for internship, Dr. Parlor has years of providing services to individuals, loved ones and caregivers of children and adults experiencing mental illness within metropolitan settings. Her vision for Embracing Alchemy incorporates her experience and training into impactful psychological services and meaningful interventions for individuals and groups.

Jessica C. Parlor, PhD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. NY State License: PSY025403. Credentialed with the National Register of Health Service Psychologist.