- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Gwendolyn
Dr. Gwendolyn Drake is a clinical psychologist licensed in Arkansas and Tennessee with 18 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and the other challenges listed in her profile.
She keeps sessions practical and direct. She listens first and helps people name the problems that feel biggest right now. Then she offers tools drawn from cognitive and mindfulness approaches and skills for managing intense emotions.
Clients often bring life changes such as starting or leaving a job, relationship shifts, or the long work of grieving and recovery from past abuse. She helps people build daily routines, communication skills, and coping strategies that make everyday life easier. Sessions include skills practice and brief reflection rather than long academic explanations.
Her approach is client-centered, which means the person in therapy helps set goals and decide what to try. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy techniques when they fit the client's aims.
Dr. Drake works from Tennessee and holds the credentials AR Psychologist 202222 and TN Psychologist 3537. She conducts sessions in English and does not take international clients. Before booking, people should confirm the current session options offered for scheduling and format.
How ACT, CBT and client-centered work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking action toward them while learning to sit with hard feelings. It can help when people feel stuck, empty, or uncertain about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and experiences; the therapist listens, reflects, and helps the client decide what to try next.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to use based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made or priorities shift.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on tougher days. Different methods can be used effectively online, including skills practice, mindfulness exercises, and structured CBT work, depending on what the client and therapist agree will help most.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered style, listens first, and then offers practical tools from CBT, DBT, ACT and mindfulness when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life-change concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as AR Psychologist 202222 and TN Psychologist 3537 and works from Tennessee.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and starting steps handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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