Brenda Drake - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

20 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Brenda Drake

As a licensed therapist serving Mississippi, I bring 19 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on creating compassionate, affirming spaces for healing across diverse life experiences. I specialize in addressing mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship dynamics, and personal growth.

My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in understanding intersectionality and individual experiences. I’m particularly committed to supporting LGBTQ+ communities, people of color, and individuals navigating complex personal challenges. My work focuses on empowering clients to develop self-love, improve communication, overcome isolation, and rediscover life purpose.

I offer expertise in addressing a wide range of concerns, from workplace stress and relationship issues to more nuanced experiences like identity exploration, multicultural challenges, and personal transformation. My goal is to walk alongside you, honoring your unique journey with respect, empathy, and professional guidance.

Licenses

LPC

1723

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Gottman Method
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“My therapist Brenda Drake is good and absolutely understanding”

“Ms. Drake is an intentional listener. She provides a comfortable no judgement safe space to share & bare your concerns regarding life's challenges. I look forward to my healing journey assisted by Ms. Drake.”

“Miss Brenda is a very compassionate person and down to earth flexible and easy to talk to therapist. She listens to me and is always willing to provide positive feedback and helpful tips and advice on how to fix any issues and she is very encouraging and is easy to open up to and trustworthy aswell and shes always willing to just listen with no judgement”

“Brenda is incredible. She has helped me navigate through my depression and has been so supportive and involved in fostering positive changes in my mental health. Very much appreciate every session I have with her.”

“She is very understanding and relaxed and asks me good questions I wouldn’t typically ask myself”

“Great therapist!”

“I like her, she patient, she allows you talk without interrupting you, and fair. Makes it easy for being here to get the help...”

“Brenda Drake is an exceptional therapist whose compassion, professionalism, and clinical expertise have made a lasting impact. She creates a safe, supportive environment where clients feel truly heard and understood. Her ability to listen without judgment and offer thoughtful guidance has been instrumental in fostering growth and healing. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled and caring mental health”

“I think Brenda Drake is an excellent therapist and I would recommend her to anyone I felt needed the proper guidance in their life journey.”

“Ms. Brenda is a jewel who helped me in such a dark chapter of my life. I’m forever grateful.”

“Mrs. Brenda is an amazing human and therapist. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a compassionate listener.”

“We only met once but I really liked her. I think if I had continued she could have helped me.”

“Professional, personable, compassionate, and a great listener. I appreciate how she references earlier sessions to tie in progress, perspective and insight.<br /> I am so grateful to have Brenda Drake in my life.”

“She is very respectful and caring. I trust Brenda fully with guiding me in the direction of bettering my mental health.”

“Brenda listens and she tries to understand and she do her job and help and give advice and good feedback, she very much is appreciated”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.