Dr. Gwendolyn Drake, AR Psychologist 202222, TN Psychologist 3537

Compassionate psychologist for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions

Client centered support
Skills for coping
Mindfulness based care

About Dr. Gwendolyn Drake

Dr. Gwendolyn Drake is a licensed psychologist (AR Psychologist 202222, TN Psychologist 3537) who brings 18 years of experience to her work with adults navigating life’s challenges. She approaches therapy with compassion and takes both the process and the people she serves seriously, recognizing that reaching out for help can be difficult. Her goal is to make getting support feel more manageable by offering a warm, empathic space where clients can talk openly about what they are facing.

Dr. Drake supports clients with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and adjusting to major life changes. She also works with relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related issues, along with a range of additional challenges that can affect daily functioning and well-being.

Her style is grounded in a client-centered approach, emphasizing that the client is the expert on their own life. She also draws from evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness-based work, and dialectical behavior therapy tools to help clients identify strengths, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful goals. Dr. Drake provides therapy in English and is based in Tennessee.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Gwendolyn Drake have?

Dr. Gwendolyn Drake has 18 years of experience.

Is Dr. Gwendolyn Drake a licensed therapist?

Yes. Dr. Gwendolyn Drake is licensed as a psychologist in Arkansas (AR Psychologist 202222) and Tennessee (TN Psychologist 3537).

In which languages does Dr. Gwendolyn Drake provide therapy?

Dr. Gwendolyn Drake provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Gwendolyn Drake located?

Dr. Gwendolyn Drake is located in Tennessee.

How can I work with Dr. Gwendolyn Drake as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Gwendolyn Drake through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to choose the format that fits your schedule and comfort level.

Does Dr. Gwendolyn Drake work with international clients?

No. Dr. Gwendolyn Drake does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Gwendolyn 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started 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.

Evidence-Informed Therapy Approaches, Delivered Online

Dr. Gwendolyn Drake incorporates approaches that can translate well to online therapy while staying focused on what matters most to each client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, then practice practical strategies that support steadier mood and more effective coping with stress, anxiety, and depression.

She also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which emphasizes skill-building in areas like emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication. These tools can be especially helpful when strong emotions, conflict, or impulsive reactions feel hard to manage. Mindfulness-based work may be included as well, supporting clients in relating differently to difficult thoughts and feelings and staying grounded during challenging moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Drake works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and current challenges, then tailors sessions to what is most useful and realistic for daily life.

Online therapy also offers flexibility in how support happens. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, and can use live chat or text-based messaging when that format better fits their schedule, energy level, or communication style.

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