Dr. Carmela Drake, LPC
- Alabama
- AL LPC LPC03220
Not accepting new clientsVerified 38 hours ago
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About Dr.
I am a Certified Adolescent Alcohol and Drug Professional (CAADP), and a Certified Compulsive Gambling Counselor, level III (ACGC-III) in the state of Alabama. I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Alabama. I have worked in the field of addictions and mental health for over 20 years. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect and compassion. I provide a nonjudgmental zone and exercise the use of “person-first” language. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral and client-centered therapeutic approaches. I make use of motivational interviewing in most of my session, but am also well versed in other therapeutic styles of facilitating counseling sessions. My specialty area is co-occurring disorders with adolescents and young adults. I have since broadened my scope to focus on the mental health needs of student-athletes with emphasis on transitioning from high school competition to intercollegiate sports as well as the impact of transitioning to life after competition. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am glad that you have taken the first step and look forward as you continue to move forward in your recovery/healing process. Read more Show less
What Dr. helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
AddictionsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesStress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues