Clarissa Poole Parks

Practical, compassionate therapy for life’s challenges

LPC Georgia

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Languages: English

About Clarissa

Clarissa Poole Parks is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who draws on a decade of clinical experience to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, and related challenges.

Background and approach

She blends cognitive behavioral methods with solution-focused and other therapeutic ideas to create practical, goal-oriented work that also attends to emotions and life story. Her style is warm and personable and emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion rather than labels.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that honors their pace while addressing issues such as intimacy struggles, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, abandonment and attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver strain, communication and commitment problems, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

Clarissa frames therapy as an empowering step toward greater well-being and offers support for coping with life changes and compassion fatigue. She welcomes those ready to take action and provides guidance aimed at meaningful, sustainable change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Clarissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and practical coping skills. She also incorporates Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) approaches to explore emotional responses and improve how people relate to important others, which can be especially helpful with intimacy and relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life context. Treatment plans are shaped together so that techniques feel relevant and usable in everyday life.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for clients to meet in ways that suit their schedules and comfort. These formats make it easier to fit consistent care into busy lives and to maintain momentum between sessions while working toward meaningful changes.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

The practice focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues, along with related topics like parenting, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Which therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

Sessions draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and also incorporate emotionally-focused, mindfulness, narrative, psychodynamic, and solution-focused ideas to tailor the work to each person’s needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Clarissa has 10 years of experience working as a behavior counselor and has supported people through a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with the credential GA LPC LPC008991.

Are services offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and the therapist does accept international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Appointments are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English