Dr. Rosetta Parker-Austin, LPC

Dr. Rosetta Parker-Austin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings 20 years of clinical experience to her work with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and career or executive coaching concerns. She is licensed in Georgia (GA LPC LPC006118) and South Carolina (SC LPC 8850), and she blends clinical expertise with practical coaching to help clients navigate both emotional challenges and professional transitions.

Her practice emphasizes a strengths-based perspective that recognizes each person as the expert on their own story. She works collaboratively with clients to build on existing resources, develop new coping skills, and address patterns that interfere with well-being and life goals. Her approach is respectful and encouraging, focused on helping people take the often difficult first steps toward change.

Dr. Parker-Austin values the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore difficult feelings, set priorities, and move toward greater balance in work and life. She integrates therapeutic techniques and coaching strategies to tailor care to each client’s needs and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Rosetta Parker-Austin integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered principles to support lasting change. ACT helps clients clarify personal values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings; it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning, which can be especially helpful for anxiety, mood concerns, and managing bipolar symptoms. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration so clients feel heard and empowered to lead the pace and direction of their work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Dr. Parker-Austin works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to find the best fit. The aim is to create a personalized plan that aligns with the client’s values and circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people balancing busy schedules or geographic constraints. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access consistent support, maintain momentum between sessions, and engage in therapy from locations that work for them. This flexibility helps make therapy more accessible and easier to integrate into daily life.