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Clarissa Poole Parks, LPC

Georgia LPC specializing in trauma and relationships
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • Grief and loss

About Clarissa Poole Parks

Clarissa Poole Parks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with more than 10 years of experience supporting adults, adolescents, and children. She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting and family challenges, grief and loss, and the many impacts of trauma.

Her background includes work as a behavior counselor, and she combines practical, skills-based methods with a solution-oriented mindset to help clients identify patterns and build coping strategies. Clarissa emphasizes a warm, personable approach, treating each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels.

Her practice blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with solution-focused tools to promote gradual, achievable change. The focus is on empowering individuals to take steps toward greater functioning and fulfillment while navigating difficult life transitions and emotional pain.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also Specializes In

GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

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

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Clarissa Poole Parks have?

Clarissa Poole Parks has 10 years of experience.

Is Clarissa Poole Parks a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: GA LPC LPC008991.

In which languages does Clarissa Poole Parks provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Clarissa Poole Parks located?

She is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Clarissa Poole Parks as my therapist?

Clients can work with Clarissa Poole Parks through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Clarissa Poole Parks work with international clients?

Yes, Clarissa Poole Parks works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Clarissa Poole Parks cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Clients can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Virtual Counseling Be a Good Fit?

Online therapy can be an effective option for many common concerns. For issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, therapy delivered remotely is often comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility - clients can connect in the way that works best for them, choosing from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to fit regular therapeutic work into a busy schedule or to access care from different locations.

Licensed professionals provide these services, and clients have the option to change therapists if they are seeking a different fit. For many people, remote therapy offers a practical, accessible path to support and personal growth.

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