Brenda Drake, LPC

Brenda Drake is an MS LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience based in Mississippi. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and related concerns. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment problems, blended family stress, and body image.

Her style is direct and person-focused. Sessions emphasize clear communication, practical skills, and real-world problem solving. She uses an approachable, client-centered manner to help people identify patterns that fuel anger and stress, and then build alternatives that fit daily life.

Brenda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and coping when feelings feel overwhelming. Solution-Focused techniques are used to set small, achievable goals and track progress week to week.

She also uses the Gottman Method elements for people wanting to improve relationship communication and reduce recurring conflict. Trauma-focused work helps with the aftereffects of abuse and other traumatic events, with attention to safety and pacing.

People who come for anger concerns often work on de-escalation skills, boundary-setting, and healthier expression. The work can include role-play, homework exercises, and straightforward behavior practice to change how anger shows up at home or work.

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