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Amy Drake

Helping people take small steps forward

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Credentials
LCSW, LICSW
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Texas, Washington
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Amy

Amy Drake is a licensed clinical social worker who uses a practical, client-focused approach to help people manage stress and life changes. She creates a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Amy encourages small steps toward clearer goals and steadier coping.

She is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and also holds a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, credential. Amy draws on several evidence-based methods to match her approach to each person's needs.

Background and approach

She often blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice difficult feelings, commit to meaningful action, and change unhelpful thought patterns. She also brings client-centered skills to offer empathy and support during hard conversations. Her work covers a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue.

Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, family problems, and grief or loss related to separation or disaster. Amy also supports people dealing with addiction, HIV/AIDS, and identity-related stress for LGBT clients. With five years of professional experience, she uses straightforward tools for managing symptoms and improving daily life.

Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, and Amy helps people build skills they can use between meetings. Therapy is offered to English-speaking clients in Texas. Amy provides a range of remote session formats so people can choose what fits their schedule and comfort.

To begin, she guides prospective clients through a brief matching process and scheduling steps.

How her approaches work online and in session

Amy commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept uncomfortable thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for depression, anxiety, and coping skills training.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Amy discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods over time. She typically combines techniques to meet day-to-day needs and longer term aims, and she checks in regularly to see what is working.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions reduce screen time, and live chat or text messaging provide options for brief check-ins or when scheduling is tight. These formats make it easier to fit consistent sessions into a routine and to practice skills between meetings.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does Amy work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, addictions, and family concerns. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and HIV/AIDS.
What is her general therapy style?
Amy blends practical, evidence-based methods with a warm, client-centered stance. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and feelings, building coping skills, and making small, meaningful changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has five years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns and life changes.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in Texas with TX LCSW 61105 and in Washington with WA LICSW LW61664940.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Texas, Washington
Languages
English

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