ABOUT
Dr. KUTANA NICHOL Parrish
"I AM RENOVATED WITHIN"

Professional School Counselor & Teacher, Professional & Motivational Speaker,

Trauma-Informed Coach, Spiritual Teacher & Counselor

Kutana Nichol Parrish has been the wife of her loving, caring, and supportive husband, Theron Carver Parrish, for over 25 years. Together, they have built a life rooted in faith, commitment, and purpose.

Dr. Kutana Nichol holds an Associate of Arts, a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (Grades 1–6), a Master’s degree in Teacher Education, a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling with a focus on Traumatology. She is certified in School Counseling (K–12) and Elementary Education (K–6). As a lifelong learner, Kutana Nichol believes in the importance of continued growth, education, and spiritual development.

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With nearly 30 years of experience in education and counseling, Dr. Parrish is a lifelong learner who believes growth is both a personal responsibility and a spiritual calling. Her work is grounded in faith, resilience, and a deep commitment to helping others heal, lead, and live with purpose.

“Study to show thyself approved unto God.”
2 Timothy 2:15

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Throughout her life, Dr. Kutana Nichol Parrish faced the pain of childhood sexual abuse that occurred both inside and outside her home. After marrying at the age of 27, she began experiencing intrusive thoughts—unwanted visual memories that made it feel as though the trauma was happening again—particularly during moments of intimacy. These traumatic experiences impacted multiple areas of her life and could have hindered her from becoming the person she is today. For years, she also struggled with comprehending information needed to pass tests, speaking eloquently “enough,” and speaking confidently in front of adults. These challenges often made her feel inadequate, “not smart enough,” and diminished her confidence.

Through both struggles and successes, Dr. Parrish developed resilience and strength. Facing extremely uncomfortable situations over many years and choosing perseverance gave her the boldness God placed within her from birth—a determination to never stop trying and to keep working toward what God placed within her innermost being. By walking through her own healing journey, she has learned to live in love, forgiveness, peace, and joy—and now desires the same for others. Her heart is to help you live in wholeness and walk confidently in who God created you to be. YOU GOT THIS!!!

“For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
Psalm 139:13–14

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Dr. Kutana Nichol Parrish is currently serving in her eighth year as a School Counselor and is also a former School Teacher of 17 years. She previously served as a Youth Pastor for 16 years and has experience as a Christian Education Director. At her current church, she previously co-facilitated a women’s small group (WOW – Women of Wisdom), served on the Added Members Core Team, and served alongside her husband on the church’s Marriage Ministry Core Team.

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Outside of ministry and professional work, Dr. Parrish values intentional self-care and rest. She enjoys gardening, reading, relaxing in candle-lit bubble baths, listening to the calming sounds of water, and engaging with inspirational speakers. She treasures quality time with her husband—whether through long or short car rides, admiring homes, landscapes, farmlands, trips to the beach, waterfalls, lakes, and mountain views, or traveling to explore new places and people. She also values time with family and wholeheartedly embraces seasons of doing nothing at all and simply enjoying being home.