- 20 years experience
- Focus on relationships
- Practical skills
About Brenda
Brenda Drake is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi. She brings 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and codependency. Brenda aims to make the first steps toward help feel manageable and respectful.
Her style is direct and warm. She listens first, then helps clients spot patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on practical skills for communication, emotion regulation, and coping with life changes. Brenda uses straightforward tools people can try between meetings.
Brenda blends several approaches to fit each person’s needs. She draws on client-centered work to build trust and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to test unhelpful thoughts. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day functioning.
She also brings techniques from solution-focused work and relationship-focused methods to help people set goals and improve how they connect with others. Her practice includes support for grief, addiction concerns, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and parenting stress.
People who come to Brenda often want clear steps and real change. She helps people practice new ways of relating, set boundaries, and rebuild a sense of self. The tone is practical, respectful, and hopeful, focused on small, steady progress.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating understanding and respect in sessions. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflecting concerns and helping people feel heard while they name goals and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it gives concrete exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and change behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening emotion regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brenda will collaborate with each person to figure out which tools fit their goals and preferences. That might mean starting with listening and validation, then adding CBT or DBT skills as needed. The process is flexible and driven by the client’s needs.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between obligations. Licensed professionals use these approaches to help people practice skills in everyday settings and track progress over time.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brenda commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, codependency, and related issues like grief, addictions, parenting stress, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and direct, with an emphasis on listening first and then using practical tools. Sessions focus on communication, emotion management, and small behavior changes people can practice between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked with a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
Where is she located and what are her credentials?
She practices in Mississippi and holds the credential MS LPC, indicating a master’s degree and licensure as a professional counselor.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Brenda?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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