Therapist profile
Amy Drake, LCSW, LICSW
LCSW therapist - family and relationship concerns
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- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Family issues focus
About Amy
Amy Drake is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Texas with five years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and struggles tied to family and parenting. Amy also focuses on issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and intimacy-related problems.
She uses clear, practical approaches in sessions. Amy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered work. She helps people name what matters to them and notice unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behavior.
In a typical session she listens first, then offers tools and steps to try between meetings. That can mean simple behavior changes, grounding and distress-tolerance skills, or experiments to test new ways of relating. She aims for straightforward, usable strategies rather than long explanations.
Amy also addresses burnout and compassion fatigue, addictions, and issues related to HIV/AIDS and first responder stress. She supports people dealing with family of origin problems, divorce and separation, and the emotional effects of loss or major life change.
Sessions move at a practical pace and focus on what is most pressing at home and at work. People looking for help with parenting strain, conflicts with close relatives, or rebuilding after a difficult event will find a direct, skills-oriented approach.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Amy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide work online. ACT helps people clarify personal values and take committed steps toward them, even when feelings are difficult. CBT looks at patterns of thought and behavior and gives concrete exercises to change unhelpful reactions and reduce anxiety or low mood.She aims to figure out which approach fits each person. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying exercises, reflecting on what helps, and adjusting the plan as things change.
Confirm the specific session formats before you book because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy home life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use the techniques learned in sessions in their everyday environment, which can make practice and follow-through simpler.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas, Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and family-related issues. Additional areas include addiction, compassion fatigue, and caregiver stress.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered methods. Sessions focus on practical tools, skills, and values-based goals.
How much experience does she have?
Amy has five years of clinical experience working with adults on concerns such as relationship strain, parenting stress, and trauma-related issues.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she based?
She is an LCSW and LICSW licensed in Texas. Her practice is listed as based in Texas.
Can she see clients who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the therapist's biography does not specify which formats are used. Check the booking options to see what is available.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the selected plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the platform.
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