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Brenda Drake

Therapist
14 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Chronic conditions
  • Family therapy, Couples therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Are you ambivalent about starting therapy? As a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience working with mental health and addiction disorders, I offer a wide array of treatment modalities to meet your individual needs. Together we will work on identifying solution focused goals that you set for yourself.

Not everyone travels the same path to wellness. We will explore what your path can look like in a non-judgmental setting. I have over 11 years of oncology experience and offer support to those currently dealing with overwhelming feelings and stress around a medical diagnosis. Sessions are all offered virtually.

"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination." Carl Rogers

My approach to therapy

My approach depends on you as the client. I use different modes of treatment including CBT (cognitive behavior therapy), Solution focused as well as ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy). I structure sessions according to your needs.

What you can expect from me

First session you will learn about my experience as a clinician as well as identifying your goals for therapy.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Warm, Solution Oriented, Humorous, Open Minded, Energetic, Inquisitive, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    14 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of New Hampshire, MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of New Hampshire
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (New Hampshire)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Behavior Modification, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Relational, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Experiential, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Parent Management Training (PMT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Behavioral, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Behavior Management, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Couples therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English