Clarissa Poole Parks, LPC

Clarissa Poole Parks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia. She uses clear, practical strategies to help people manage anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship struggles. Her style is warm and respectful, and she aims to meet people where they are.

With ten years of experience, Clarissa helps people navigate grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and issues around intimacy and self‑esteem. She also supports those facing anger, emptiness, isolation, and life transitions. Her work often addresses attachment, communication, and blended family concerns without relying on stigmatizing labels.

In sessions she draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside solution-focused approaches. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try different behaviors, and plan small, practical steps that can change daily life. She balances skill building with attention to emotions and personal stories.

Clarissa describes her manner as personable and compassionate. She aims to create a space where people can talk honestly and learn ways to cope with hard feelings. She encourages curiosity about patterns that keep problems repeating.

People who come to Clarissa typically work on clearer communication, healthier boundaries, and better ways to manage stress. She supports parents managing caregiver strain and others coping with relationship or attachment wounds. Her goal is to help people find manageable, real‑world changes that feel sustainable.

How Clarissa’s Approaches Work Online

Clarissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depression through practical exercises and small behavior changes. She also draws on Emotionally‑Focused Therapy to help people understand and express core emotions, which can improve closeness and repair communication in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Clarissa will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made. She combines skill building, emotional work, and attention to personal stories so sessions feel tailored and useful.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text‑based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets people work face to face, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check‑ins, and messaging lets clients reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or school commitments.