Siyama Drake , LPC

Siyama Drake is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 26 years of experience supporting children, couples, and families who carry trauma histories in both residential and community settings. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) techniques to tailor treatment to each person or family's needs, addressing symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma-related concerns.

Her work blends practical skills with thoughtful encouragement. Siyama adapts her approach depending on where clients are in their healing - offering steady support while also challenging patterns that keep people stuck. She has experience working with a wide range of issues including attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family dynamics, parenting and family problems, post-traumatic stress, and the emotional effects of sexual assault and abuse.

Recognizing the need for help is the first step toward change, and Siyama focuses on helping clients build clearer coping strategies and healthier relationships. She aims to guide individuals and families toward more satisfying, resilient lives and to help them move toward their full potential.

Approaches for Online Therapy and How They Help

Siyama uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns - an approach that often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy is offered as a companion practice that teaches present-moment awareness and practical techniques for managing emotional intensity and improving focus. Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) combines skill-building with trauma processing to address post-traumatic stress and related symptoms through structured, evidence-informed steps.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Siyama works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and needs, adapting methods over time so the plan fits the client rather than the other way around. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to match what will be most helpful.

Online sessions make it easier to access consistent care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, allow work to continue from different locations, and provide multiple ways to stay connected between in-depth sessions.