Nicole Drake

Hello! My name is Nicole (she/her) and I believe that we all, as humans, are a work in progress. I have been in the field of mental health and substance abuse for over 20 years. I am licensed in NY, NJ and PA as a LPC and LMHC respectively. I also am a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in NJ and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. For my own professional development, I am also in the process of becoming certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), IFS (Internal Family Systems) to expand my skills as a trauma therapist.

I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming and neuro-divergent affirming therapist. I work to create a safe space, and be a safe person, to anyone who enters therapy with me.

I use an eclectic approach to truly make the client experience individualized. I adapt to what the client needs. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and am EMDR trained, taking a true trauma-informed approach to my therapy services.

I believe that we all, as humans, are a work in progress. We can change our thoughts and feelings and ultimately, that will lead to lasting behavioral changes to truly live a life with meaning. Therapy is a pace, not a race and your therapy is what you make of it. You set the pace for treatment and no topic is off-limits. I am just happy to be along for the journey!