Clarissa Poole Parks , LPC

Clarissa Poole Parks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 10 years of experience supporting adults, adolescents, and children. She has worked as a behavior counselor and has guided clients through challenges including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting and family concerns, grief and loss, and the effects of trauma. Clarissa brings experience working across the lifespan and tailoring care to each person’s situation.

Her counseling style is warm, personable, and grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on meeting people where they are, helping them develop practical skills and new perspectives. Her approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with solution-focused strategies to address thoughts, behaviors, and immediate goals while building longer-term coping resources.

As an LPC Clarissa holds a state license to provide professional counseling in Georgia and draws on clinical training to create collaborative treatment plans. She encourages clients to take the courageous first steps toward greater fulfillment and offers support and empowerment throughout the change process. Clarissa works to create a therapeutic space that honors each individual’s strengths and goals while addressing concerns such as intimacy, parenting stress, trauma recovery, and everyday coping.

Therapeutic approaches for online relationship and trauma work

Clarissa often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness practices to support clients in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on emotions and attachment needs, and it can be especially helpful for relationship challenges, intimacy issues, and family conflicts. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical strategies to manage stress, regulate emotions, and respond differently to difficult thoughts and sensations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Clarissa works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting techniques over time to better meet evolving needs.

Online therapy with Clarissa is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for scheduling and makes it possible to work together from different locations. These formats allow continuity of care and accessibility for people juggling work, family, or other responsibilities while engaging in therapy with licensed professionals and therapists.