Carolyn Drakas, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC for stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and relationship support
- Individualized compassionate care
About Carolyn Drakas
Carolyn Drakas is a Florida-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 22 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, navigate relationship and parenting challenges, and address concerns related to grief, self-esteem, eating and sleeping. Her practice also pays attention to a wide range of related areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication or control concerns.
Carolyn approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversation and treatment plans to match individual needs and goals. She draws on a mix of clinical approaches to create practical strategies suited to the situation at hand, while adapting pace and techniques to what works best for the individual. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and contented life requires courage, and Carolyn is committed to supporting people through that process with thoughtful guidance and steady professional care.
As an LMHC licensed in Florida, she brings two decades of clinical experience to her work and is accepting new clients, including international clients, through a variety of remote session formats.
Carolyn approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversation and treatment plans to match individual needs and goals. She draws on a mix of clinical approaches to create practical strategies suited to the situation at hand, while adapting pace and techniques to what works best for the individual. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and contented life requires courage, and Carolyn is committed to supporting people through that process with thoughtful guidance and steady professional care.
As an LMHC licensed in Florida, she brings two decades of clinical experience to her work and is accepting new clients, including international clients, through a variety of remote session formats.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Eating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issues
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Carolyn Drakas have?
Carolyn Drakas has 22 years of professional experience.
Is Carolyn Drakas a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). License details are FL LMHC MH7948.
In which languages does Carolyn Drakas provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Carolyn Drakas located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Carolyn Drakas as my therapist?
You can work with Carolyn Drakas through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Carolyn Drakas work with international clients?
Yes, Carolyn Drakas works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Carolyn Drakas 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.
Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Support
Carolyn Drakas uses a blend of proven approaches to meet each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and develop practical, present-focused strategies for living in ways that matter to them - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and persistent difficulties where shifting reactions rather than symptoms is the goal. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses, making it useful for relationship challenges, abandonment concerns, and parenting or blended family issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can support work on anxiety, mood, sleep, and coping with addictions.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Carolyn collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and pacing so therapy feels practical and personally relevant rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of care, make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, and support ongoing work between appointments through accessible communication channels.