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Brenda Drake, LPC

Affirming support for healing and meaningful change
  • Anxiety and stress support
  • Trauma informed guidance
  • Relationship communication skills

About Brenda Drake

Brenda Drake is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with 20 years of experience helping people navigate difficult emotions, relationship challenges, and periods of major change. She works to create a compassionate, affirming space where clients can explore what they are carrying, make sense of their experiences, and build practical skills for daily life.

Her work commonly supports concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, stress, anger, addictions, and grief, along with challenges related to family dynamics, parenting, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and coping with life transitions. Brenda also brings attention to the ways identity, culture, and lived experience can shape mental health and relationships, and she is committed to supporting LGBTQ+ clients and those navigating multicultural concerns.

Across her practice, Brenda focuses on helping clients strengthen self-understanding and self-love, improve communication, reduce isolation, and reconnect with a sense of meaning and direction. Whether someone is dealing with workplace strain, relationship patterns, or personal growth goals, she approaches therapy with respect, empathy, and steady professional guidance, partnering with each client to honor their unique journey.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Brenda Drake have?

Brenda Drake has 20 years of experience as a therapist, supporting clients through a wide range of emotional, relational, and life-transition concerns.

Is Brenda Drake a licensed therapist?

Yes. Brenda Drake is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her license is listed as MS LPC 1723.

In which languages does Brenda Drake provide therapy?

Brenda Drake provides therapy in English.

Where is Brenda Drake located?

Brenda Drake is located in Mississippi.

How can I work with Brenda Drake as my therapist?

You can work with Brenda Drake through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what best fits your needs and scheduling.

Does Brenda Drake work with international clients?

No. Brenda Drake does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Brenda Drake cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well to Online Care

Brenda Drake draws from approaches that can be practical and engaging in an online setting. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship so clients can explore feelings, identity, and life experiences at their own pace, which can be especially helpful when working through stress, grief, and personal growth goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. It helps clients practice new ways of responding to anxiety, depression, anger, and everyday stressors by building skills that can be used between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds structured strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication. It can be a good fit for clients who feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or are working on healthier coping patterns and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Brenda collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand what has and has not helped in the past, and choose methods that match preferences and current needs, while staying flexible as therapy progresses.

Online therapy also makes support easier to fit into real life. Clients can meet through video calls or phone sessions, or use live chat and text-based messaging for added flexibility and continuity between appointments.

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