Dr. Carmela Drake
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Alabama therapists accepting new clients
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About Carmela
I am a Certified Adolescent Alcohol and Drug Professional (CAADP), and a Certified Compulsive Gambling Counselor, level III (ACGC-III) in the state of Alabama. I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Alabama. I have worked in the field of addictions and mental health for over 20 years.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect and compassion. I provide a nonjudgmental zone and exercise the use of “person-first” language. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral and client-centered therapeutic approaches. I make use of motivational interviewing in most of my session, but am also well versed in other therapeutic styles of facilitating counseling sessions. My specialty area is co-occurring disorders with adolescents and young adults. I have since broadened my scope to focus on the mental health needs of student-athletes with emphasis on transitioning from high school competition to intercollegiate sports as well as the impact of transitioning to life after competition. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I am glad that you have taken the first step and look forward as you continue to move forward in your recovery/healing process.
What Carmela helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
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- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Carmela works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “So understanding shows me she really care”
- “Dr Drake is amazing! I’m so glad I’ve found her. She is attentive and really listens to what you’re saying and how you feel. When you can’t find the words you’re trying to say she has then. I highy recommend”
- “she’s amazing !!”
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- “My daughter don’t take to too many people, but she really like Dr. Drake. She is really making a difference.”
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