Dr. Kevin L. Parksis a transformational leader, clinician, educator, and decorated United StatesNavy veteran whose life’s work is centered on helping individuals, families,and communities achieve restoration, resilience, and lasting personal growth. Asa Lead Clinical Therapist with Trifecta Healthcare Institute, Dr. Parksspecializes in substance use treatment, mental health counseling,trauma-informed care, emotional regulation, and recovery support. With a uniqueability to combine evidence-based clinical practices with authentic leadershipand compassion, he is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s mostdifficult challenges while building a foundation for long-term wellness andpurpose. His work is especially impactful among veterans, justice-involvedindividuals, and underserved populations, where his depth of experience andgenuine commitment to service create meaningful opportunities fortransformation.

Before entering the behavioral healthprofession, Dr. Parks honorably served 15 years in the United States Navy,where he participated in numerous military operations and deploymentssupporting national and international security efforts, including DesertShield, Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Desert Fox, NATO peacekeeping missions,Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Throughout hisdistinguished military career, he earned multiple commendations for exemplaryleadership and service, including the Joint Service Commendation Medal, NavyAchievement Medal, and Navy Commendation Medal, while also achieving bothAviation Warfare and Surface Warfare qualifications. Today, Dr. Parks continueshis mission of service as the Founder and CEO of Urban Leadership GroupCounseling & Consulting and Founder of BridgeBuilder Transition &Reentry Services, a nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring, leadershipdevelopment, reentry support, and community restoration. Guided by theprinciples of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift, Dr. Parks remainscommitted to empowering others to move beyond survival, embrace accountability,and build lives defined by stability, emotional wellness, and purpose-drivensuccess.