Marsha
Parris

Dr. Marsha C. Parris is a Certified Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Therapist, educator, leadership consultant, author, and transformational speaker with more than two decades of experience in counseling, emotional wellness, leadership development, and community empowerment. Her work is dedicated to helping individuals heal from trauma, strengthen relationships, restore identity, and live with greater purpose and emotional resilience.

Dr. Parris holds graduate-level degrees in Counseling, Communication, Education, and Psychology through studies at Ashford University and The City College of New York. She also earned a Doctorate in Ministry through Clarity International University-Hope Bible Institute. Her professional certifications include Grief Recovery, Trauma-Informed Care, ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), Marriage and Family Counseling, Relationship Transformation Facilitation, and Life Coaching.

As the Founder and CEO of Power of Seven Ministries and HeartWise (www.po7life.org), Dr. Parris has impacted thousands through counseling services, conferences, retreats, workshops, mentorship programs, and leadership intensives across communities nationally and internationally. She has collaborated with organizations including United Way, the Florida Department of Justice, the Ocala Police Department, Youth Ranch, Ignite, and other community initiatives focused on mental health awareness, healing, and transformation.

In addition to her clinical and leadership work, Dr. Parris serves as the Senior Pastor of The Glory Zone Inc. (www.tgz.life), where she combines faith-based principles with practical strategies for emotional healing, leadership growth, and personal transformation. Through her books, devotionals, trainings, and speaking engagements, she continues to empower individuals to move from surviving to becoming.