Media Psychological Associates

We provide psychotherapy and teach moving and sitting meditation practices. This combination of mind/body work has proven to be the most effective approach for common issues of anxiety or depression, as well as relationship issues. With over 25 years of training and experience with individuals, couples, and families and extensive experience in teaching meditation we have consistently produced results. Our approach is based on leading edge behavioral science utilizing a combination of treatment models with a mindfulness emphasis. Our clients learn skills for living that provide a lifelong foundation for well being. We are also experienced in working with bipolar clients, clients with addiction issues, and trauma.

Dr. David Parrish has worked in a variety of settings for over twenty-five years providing treatment and training. He has experience in residential treatment for teens and adults working with psychiatrists to provide a multidisciplinary approach. Dr. Parrish has had extensive training in a variety of meditation techniques and mindfulness based practices. Dr. Parrish holds two Master's degrees in Urban Education, and Psychology, and a doctorate degree in Psychology and he is an accredited teacher of T’ai Chi Chih, a form of moving meditation. Dr. Parrish is a faculty member for the Engaged Mindfulness Institute where he provides training to students to teach mindfulness based practices. Dr. Parrish served as an adjunct faculty member with The College of New Jersey. He has also developed and delivered intensive behavioral trainings and seminars in prisons.

Have relationships work with the people you love.

One of the most important aspects of well being is to have close, workable, relationships with family and friends. With this understanding we provide effective approaches to resolving conflict and promoting ongoing fulfilling relationships for married couples, parents and children, social and work related connections. When conflict and failures in communication arise people suffer in ways that effect physical health, result in addiction to alcohol or drugs, and overall ability to function. With effective psychotherapy and psychological education clients learn to Create relationships that work. We have studied the dynamics of relationships and have years of experience working with couples and families.

Since its publication on Amazon kindle and in paperback, Enlightenment Made Easy has been rated as a five star book. This book was inspired by the work of Douglas Harding, a British philosopher who developed a way of perceiving that is akin to many spiritual teachings and practices. Dr. Parrish elaborates on the significance of this way of “seeing” and the implications for living in a world that is suffering from a collective dysfunctional mindset. Enlightenment is considered to be a very desirable state of consciousness. This book reveals how such a state is easily recognized and readily available to us all.