Brenda Drake, LPC
Therapist in Mississippi
Brenda Drake is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 20 years of experience.
- License 1723 · Mississippi Expires June 2028
- NPI 1215383948 · national registry
- Experience and languages 20+ years in practice English
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About Brenda
Brenda Drake is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 20 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. Brenda also supports those managing addictions, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and changes like separation or blended family transitions.
Her approach is straightforward and person-centered. Sessions focus on practical tools and clearer communication. She draws on techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach coping skills and to manage intense emotions.
Background and approach
Brenda also uses the Gottman Method to help people improve interaction patterns and reduce conflict. Solution-focused work helps set short-term goals and identify small steps that lead to change. In therapy she aims to make goals measurable and realistic so progress is visible.
She pays attention to identity and life context, including issues around LGBT identity and cultural experiences. That perspective shapes how goals and strategies are chosen. Brenda favors simple, everyday language and concrete exercises rather than long lectures.
Sessions can include skill-building, communication practice, and problem-solving around daily life stressors. The focus is on practical change rather than labels. Throughout treatment she emphasizes respect, steady support, and helping people reconnect with values that matter to them.
Credentials
- LPC (Mississippi)
- License 1723 · expires June 2028
- NPI
- 1215383948 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Brenda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Brenda names
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Brenda names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Brenda combines the Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication patterns and reducing conflict through specific interaction skills that can be practiced in sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person nd their goals, giving space for people to describe their experience while the therapist listens and supports. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down upsetting thoughts and behaviors into manageable steps and teaches strategies to change them.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Brenda will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasneen helpful in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust plans as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow fuller interaction and skills practice, phone sessions work well when less bandwidth is available, and chat or text can be used for brief check-ins or ongoing support. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules, manage appointments across distances, and continue work between sessions.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Brenda works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, anger, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related struggles such as attachment and abandonment.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is practical and person-centered, using clear language and concrete exercises. She blends approaches like Gottman, CBT, DBT, and solution-focused techniques to meet individual needs.
How much experience does she have?
Brenda has 20 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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