Clarissa Poole Parks , LPC

Clarissa Poole Parks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with more than 10 years of experience supporting adults, adolescents, and children through life’s challenges. She has helped people facing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, family conflicts, and grief, and she offers guidance for those coping with the effects of trauma.

Her counseling style is warm and personable, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on building a therapeutic relationship that honors each person’s experience. Clarissa blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with solution-focused strategies to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, develop practical skills, and move toward meaningful change.

Seeking a more fulfilling and balanced life can take courage, and Clarissa aims to support and empower clients through that process. She encourages small, manageable steps while providing steady guidance and encouragement. Clarissa looks forward to partnering with individuals and families ready to pursue greater well-being and connection.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Clarissa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy into her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people recognize and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood and to build practical coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, making it helpful for couples and family concerns where connection and attachment are central. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance techniques that can reduce reactivity and support stress management and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Clarissa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time so therapy remains responsive and effective for the individual or family.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to connect from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals like Clarissa to provide ongoing support, skill-building, and problem-solving in formats that meet clients where they are.