Transformation happens when we care for the whole person and create communities where people are equipped with knowledge, skills, support, connection, and hope.
Parlee’s Circle of Empowerment was founded on the belief that every person possesses unique gifts and deserves the opportunity to grow, heal, lead, and flourish. Inspired by a lifelong commitment to ministry, education, mental health, and community service, the organization creates spaces for connection, learning, and empowerment through social-emotional learning, leadership development, pastoral care, mental health education, spiritual formation, wellness programming, virtual body doubling, and community engagement.
Empowerment is cultivated in community. Whether partnering with schools, faith communities, nonprofits, businesses, or individuals, our goal remains the same: to cultivate emotionally healthy people, compassionate leaders, and thriving communities where everyone belongs and everyone has the opportunity to become the best version of themselves.
Every person possesses unique gifts and deserves the opportunity to grow, heal, lead, and flourish.
Chaka S. Holley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, educator, ordained minister, leadership coach, and community advocate with more than 28 years of experience empowering individuals, families, organizations, and faith communities to grow, lead, and thrive.
Her interdisciplinary approach brings together social-emotional learning, leadership development, spiritual formation, pastoral care, and mental wellness in practical, engaging, and empowering ways. Her multidisciplinary background allows her to bridge mental health, education, leadership, and ministry while honoring the diverse experiences, beliefs, and values of the people she serves.
Parlee’s Circle of Empowerment exists to strengthen individuals, relationships, and communities by fostering social, emotional, and spiritual well-being through an integrated approach to mental health care, pastoral care, social-emotional learning, leadership development, and spiritual formation—empowering every person to heal, grow, lead, and thrive while creating lasting, transformative change.
We envision communities where every person is equipped to embrace their unique gifts, pursue healing and wholeness, cultivate meaningful relationships, and lead lives grounded in dignity, purpose, compassion, and hope.
Interdependence — We honor the interdependent web of all existence and acknowledge our place in it.
Pluralism — We are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology.
Justice — We work to be diverse, multicultural Beloved Communities where all feel welcome and can thrive.
Transformation — We adapt to the changing world.
Generosity — We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope.
Equity — We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion.
Discover the programs and care options designed to support the whole person.
