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Amber Drake

Therapist
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, my name is Amber Drake. I have my masters in clinical psychology and have been practicing for 15 years in the field. I have working in a variety of settings including private practice, doing psychological testing, inpatient, and teaching student how to conduct therapy in the university setting. I absolutely LOVE what I do and look forward to being able to help you or you and your partner live a more meaningful life.

My approach to therapy

I love to empower my clients to move towards the things, passions and people that are meaningful in their life. I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused therapy (EFT) and Gottman Therapy to help individuals and couples clarify and engage in their goals.

What you can expect from me

Clarity in direction, empowerment, and clear strategies to improve their life, communication, and their marriage.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Open Minded, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at University of South Carolina Aiken, MS (Master of Science) at University of South Carolina School of Medicine
  • License type
    LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Michigan)
  • Licensed in
    Illinois, Michigan
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    LGBTQIA+, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English