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Clarissa Poole Parks, LPC

Based in Georgia Online sessions

Calm, practical support for parenting and life changes

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Years in practice
10
Credentials
LPC
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Family conflicts
About

About Clarissa

Clarissa Poole Parks is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Georgia who brings ten years of clinical experience to her work. She focuses on practical, real-world strategies that parents and adults can use to manage stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship strain. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at making conversations feel calm and useful.

She uses cognitive-behavioral methods to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas guide work on connections and attachment concerns.

Background and approach

Mindfulness and narrative approaches are also part of her practice, helping people notice patterns and rebuild meaning after loss or trauma. Clarissa often helps with parenting challenges, blended family issues, and communication problems. She also supports people dealing with depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related struggles, anger, and low self-esteem.

Practical skills and small, measurable changes are central to how she structures sessions. Her background includes work as a behavior counselor across age groups, which informs a flexible, down-to-earth approach. She avoids stigmatizing labels and emphasizes respect and sensitivity in sessions.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that focuses on real-life solutions rather than jargon. Clarissa encourages people to take small steps toward change and offers steady support while they do so. She frames therapy as a partnership where goals and methods are decided together based on the client’s needs and pace.

Focus areas and approaches

What Clarissa works with

Everything Clarissa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Clarissa helps people with.

Approaches Clarissa lists

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Online support

Approaches that shape online sessions

Clarissa commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas help address attachment and relational patterns, guiding conversations about closeness, hurt, and repair. Mindfulness therapy is also part of her toolkit to help people develop steady attention and calm when emotions run high.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Clarissa will listen to goals and preferences, then suggest methods that fit the issue and the person. She adjusts the plan as needed, and clients help decide which tools feel most useful over time.

Online work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is well suited for in-depth conversations and visual cues, while phone calls need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or messaging can be used for brief check-ins, journaling between sessions, or to maintain momentum when schedules are tight. These options make it easier to fit therapy into family life, caregiving routines, and busy days.
Questions

Questions people ask about Clarissa

What kinds of problems does Clarissa help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and related family issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, personable, and straightforward. She focuses on practical tools and clear steps rather than clinical jargon.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Clarissa has ten years of experience and has worked as a behavior counselor across different age groups, which shapes a flexible, down-to-earth approach.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English and Clarissa also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or via text-based messaging.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Clarissa?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.

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