- Client-centered care
- CBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
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, and anger. She also helps people facing relationship strain, intimacy questions, and the fallout of major life changes.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses client-centered methods so the person’s own goals guide the work. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change thought patterns that fuel anger or anxiety. Mindfulness practices are offered to help slow intense reactions and increase self-awareness.
Dr. Drake also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice difficult feelings without getting driven by them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when people need tools for managing strong emotions and impulsive urges. Sessions focus on small, usable strategies rather than long lectures.
Her background includes many years supporting people through trauma, grief, caregiving and life transitions. She has worked with issues connected to adoption and foster care, aging and veteran concerns. This practical experience informs how she helps clients handle anger that shows up at home or work.
People who prefer clear steps and skills tend to find this style helpful. Dr. Drake encourages steady progress through short-term exercises, skill practice between sessions, and regular check-ins about what is or isn’t working.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. It helps people make space for uncomfortable emotions while choosing actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches concrete strategies to identify and change thought patterns that feed anger and low mood. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger that comes from negative thinking.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Drake collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life. She will check in regularly and adjust techniques based on what the client finds useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. They also let people use mindfulness exercises or skill practice between appointments in ways that match everyday routines.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are addressed here?
She works with adults on anger that affects relationships, work, or daily life. Anger is listed alongside stress, trauma, and intimacy concerns.
What is her style in sessions?
Her style is practical and client-centered. She helps people set goals and teaches concrete skills to manage reactions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience as a clinical psychologist. That experience includes work with trauma, grief, and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an AR Psychologist and a TN Psychologist and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Please check the platform for the most up-to-date choices.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.