Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
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.
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Dr. Carmela Drake is a licensed counselor in Alabama with 25 years of experience working in addictions and mental health. She holds specialized certifications as a Certified Adolescent Alcohol and Drug Professional and as a Level III Certified Compulsive Gambling Counselor, and she is also recognized as a National Certified Counselor. Her clinical licensure in Alabama is recorded under LPC03220.
Her practice focuses on co-occurring disorders in adolescents and young adults, and she has expanded her work to address the mental health needs of student-athletes, including support for the transition from high school competition to intercollegiate sports and the adjustment to life after competition. In addition to addictions, her specialties include parenting issues, anger management, self-esteem, coping with life changes, stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Dr. Drake’s counseling style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect and compassion and guided by person-first language. She creates a nonjudgmental space and blends cognitive-behavioral and client-centered approaches, using motivational interviewing in most sessions while drawing on other therapeutic methods as appropriate. Treatment conversations and plans are tailored to each person’s unique needs.
She welcomes individuals who are taking initial steps toward recovery or healing and looks forward to supporting continued progress in that process.
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