Brenda Drake, LPC
Licensed counselor supporting healing and relationships
- Trauma informed care
- Relationship focus
- Strengths based approach
About Brenda Drake
Brenda Drake is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 20 years of experience helping people navigate complex emotional challenges. She creates compassionate, affirming spaces where individuals can explore mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship difficulties while pursuing personal growth. Her work emphasizes understanding how identity and life context intersect with mental health, and she centers that perspective when supporting LGBTQ+ clients and people of color.
Brenda focuses on empowering people to strengthen self-worth, improve communication, reduce isolation, and reconnect with life purpose. She offers practical guidance alongside emotional support, helping clients develop skills to manage stress, work through grief, and address patterns that interfere with relationships and daily functioning. Her approach honors each person’s story and priorities while providing steady professional guidance as they move toward healthier coping and fuller engagement in life.
Available for individuals and families in Mississippi, Brenda combines clinical experience with a respectful, nonjudgmental stance to help clients clarify goals and make meaningful changes at their own pace.
Brenda focuses on empowering people to strengthen self-worth, improve communication, reduce isolation, and reconnect with life purpose. She offers practical guidance alongside emotional support, helping clients develop skills to manage stress, work through grief, and address patterns that interfere with relationships and daily functioning. Her approach honors each person’s story and priorities while providing steady professional guidance as they move toward healthier coping and fuller engagement in life.
Available for individuals and families in Mississippi, Brenda combines clinical experience with a respectful, nonjudgmental stance to help clients clarify goals and make meaningful changes at their own pace.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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.
Is Brenda Drake a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: MS LPC 1723.
In which languages does Brenda Drake provide therapy?
Brenda provides therapy in English.
Where is Brenda Drake located?
Brenda 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.
Does Brenda Drake work with international clients?
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, 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.
Approaches for Online Care and Therapeutic Support
Brenda draws on several practical approaches to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and responding to each person with empathy and respect - it helps people who are seeking understanding, self-acceptance, and a collaborative space to explore life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and developing concrete coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends acceptance with skill-building in areas like emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Brenda works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor a plan that fits those priorities. This collaborative process helps ensure the methods used align with what will be most helpful for the individual.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care from different locations. These formats support flexible scheduling, practical access for those with mobility or transportation limits, and multiple ways to engage so therapy can proceed in the form that feels most comfortable.