- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- CBT and DBT methods
About Brenda
Brenda Drake is an MS LPC - a licensed professional counselor practicing in Mississippi with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, parenting strain, addictions, mood concerns such as bipolar disorder, and family of origin issues. She also supports people facing attachment and abandonment questions, body image worries, and life changes such as separation and divorce.
Her sessions focus on practical, clear work rather than jargon. She listens for patterns that started in childhood and shows how they show up now. Conversations often include relationship skills, communication practice, and strategies to manage intense emotions or impulses.
Brenda uses approaches like client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills. She also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship communication and solution-focused techniques for short-term goals. Therapy is collaborative and goal-oriented, with concrete tools to try between sessions.
She has particular experience helping people who identify as LGBT and those juggling caregiver stress or chronic health challenges. Her work addresses co-occurring issues such as codependency, substance concerns, and ADHD alongside mood and anxiety symptoms.
People who come because old family patterns keep repeating often leave with clearer boundaries, better communication tools, and practical plans for daily life. To begin, a short questionnaire and an initial session help clarify focus and next steps.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a collaborative conversation. It focuses on understanding the client's experience and supporting their own problem-solving and insight. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thought and behavior with practical exercises, such as thought records and activity planning, which can be used between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that help manage intense reactions and improve relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, life demands, and what feels doable, then recommend methods to try together. That collaborative process helps tailor which techniques are used and how quickly to change course if something isn’t working.
Confirm the actual session formats before booking, as specific delivery methods are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Practical benefits include being able to practice skills in the context of daily life and bringing real examples into sessions. The therapist will help arrange sessions in ways that fit routines and learning preferences.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, grief, parenting strain, bipolar features, ADHD, and family of origin patterns.
How would you describe her approach and style?
Her work is practical and collaborative. She focuses on identifying repeating family patterns, improving communication, and building coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor in Mississippi, working with a broad range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an MS and is an LPC (licensed professional counselor) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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