About me
I believe that a sense of compassion is essential in dealing with life's challenges, and I take my work and my clients seriously. Seeking help is difficult enough, and it's my job to make the process easier by offering my clients a warm, empathic, and safe place to address their challenges and concerns. If you are struggling with a particular issue, or simply looking for a safe place to express yourself, I'm excited to begin the process with you.
I am a clinical psychologist with 17 years of experience, and am currently licensed in Virginia, Tennessee and Arkansas. I was excited to join the BetterHelp team because I have always believed that mental health services are more effective in a range of formats, and in a manner that makes them accessible anytime and anywhere. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma, stress and adjusting to many of the challenges life throws our way. Couples identify issues with communication, hurtful arguments, intimacy , blended families, and lack of trust related to affairs (either in person or emotional attachment via cellphone or social media). As a couples therapist I work with couples that are distressed, discouraged and most importantly disconnected. Together we explore personal history and the history of the relationship and begin to piece together the reasons that the emotional and physical intimacy began to decline and help to rebuild an empathic, safe, fulfilling and connected relationship.
I work with each couple to identify issues and setting goals for therapy for our work together. At the end of the first session , I provide some strategies to begin working on your top goal. I choose the best ways to help guide you back to a state of healthy, intimate connection. This may involve homework. I utilize a client-centered approach that will allow you to identify your own strengths and resources, as well as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based and dialectical behavior therapeutic approaches.
I look forward to speaking with you!
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma, Abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Compassion fatigue , Adoption and foster care , Aging and geriatric issues , Communication problems , Control issues , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Years of Experience: 18
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
TN Psychologist 3537
VA Psychologist 0810004452
AR Psychologist 202222
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Gwendolyn Drake. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.
Dr. Drake is extremely professional but comforting and relatable, understands and listens well, and always provides a positive helpful perspective and experience
Even though I have only had two sessions, I am very happy to have found Dr. Drake. Dr. Drake listens to me and validates my feelings. She responds respectfully, personally, and with genuine support. Very happy!
We love Dr.Drake and how she understands from both perspectives.
Appreciative of Dr. Drake’s expertise and conversation style. She balances listening, understanding and guidance very well. We are extremely comfortable.
Dr. Drake is great. She listens and gives honest responses.
It’s been a pleasure working with Dr. Drake - I look forward to continuing work with her
10/10 in compassion, knowledge, and services. I would highly recommend Dr. Drake and the app to any couple looking for support.