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Meet Devina
"Ms. Dee" Parker
FOUNDER. THERAPIST. STORYTELLER.
Personal experience, professional training, and boots-on-the-ground compassion converge in Devina Parker—licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and the real-life inspiration behind “Ms. Dee,” the beloved character from The Feelings Therapist book series.
About The Feelings Therapist
Publishing House
We create emotionally rich children’s books designed to help families discuss life’s most challenging topics—from grief to change to emotional expression. Representation matters here: every story features characters in beautiful Black and brown hues, helping families of color feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
More About Ms. Dee
Born and raised in New Orleans with a deep legacy of service, Devina Parker originally pursued a career in military law. But after witnessing the emotional toll of systemic injustice, she realized the root wounds were deeper than the courtroom could reach.
She pivoted to psychology, earning her master’s from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2016. Since then, she’s provided therapy for underserved families, survivors of violence, and military communities—always with a focus on healing what often goes unspoken.
Today, Devina brings that insight to her writing—crafting stories that help families grow stronger, together.
“My books aren’t just for kids—they’re for families.”
About Ms. Dee's Education
Devina Parker is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a Master’s in Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Her formal education, combined with years of hands-on experience in community mental health and military family support, uniquely equips her to effectively counsel individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.
She currently runs her private therapy practice in Louisiana, offering compassionate care rooted in cultural awareness and real-world insight. To learn more or book a session, visit Ms. Dee’s Therapy page here on the site.
Ms. Dee's Mission
Devina’s mission is to bridge the emotional gap between parents and children. Through honest, therapist-informed storytelling, she empowers families to navigate life’s hardest moments—together. Her goal is simple: make mental health tools accessible, affirming, and rooted in love.
Ms. Dee's Values
At the heart of Devina’s work are three guiding values:
Representation, Emotional Safety, and Intergenerational Healing.
She believes every child deserves to see themselves in a story, and every grownup deserves tools to support them. Her books center Black and brown children while giving families the language to grow stronger together.