- Anger management strategies
- CBT and DBT skills
- Relationship communication
About Brenda
Brenda Drake is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 20 years of experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, and addiction. She also helps people dealing with parenting strain, grief, ADHD, and life changes.
Brenda uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. She listens for patterns in how someone reacts under stress. From there she offers practical strategies to reduce outbursts, manage worry, and rebuild connections with others.
Her work draws on several approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change thinking patterns that fuel anger or anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps with emotion regulation and distress tolerance during heated moments. Client-Centered techniques keep sessions focused on the person's concerns and goals.
Brenda pays attention to relationship dynamics and communication problems. She uses parts of the Gottman Method to address conflict and improve how partners relate, and Solution-Focused methods to set small, achievable goals. She also supports people facing identity-related stress and the specific pressures on LGBT clients.
Sessions are practical and goal-minded. People can expect clear suggestions, skill practice, and check-ins on progress. Brenda aims to help clients reduce reactivity, strengthen coping skills, and handle everyday triggers more effectively.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Brenda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address anger and emotional reactivity. CBT focuses on spotting the thoughts that escalate anger and testing alternative, less reactive ways of thinking. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and reducing impulsive reactions.She also works from a Client-Centered stance that keeps the conversation grounded in the person's goals and lived experience. Choosing an approach is collaborative - Brenda will help identify which methods fit someone’s needs and adjust as progress is tracked.
The profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy into workdays, reducing travel time, and keeping appointments consistent. Others prefer shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require being on camera when technology or bandwidth are limited. Discussing practical needs at the first appointment helps match the session style to everyday life and responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, and living with someone else's anger. Other related concerns she supports include stress, trauma, and relationship conflict.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, conversational sessions that focus on identifying triggers and practicing skills. Expect clear strategies from CBT and DBT alongside client-centered listening.
How much experience does she have?
She has twenty years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adult mental health concerns.
Where is she based and what is her credential?
She practices in Mississippi and holds the LPC credential, listed as MS LPC in her profile.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are available.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the profile details.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.