David Drake
California psychologist specializing in anxiety, grief, and addiction
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About
David Drake is a licensed clinical psychologist (CA Psychologist 36264) based in California with nine years of practice. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addictions. Additional clinical interests include attachment issues, communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, forgiveness, life purpose, men’s issues, mood disorders, panic symptoms, and post-traumatic stress.
Drake uses a collaborative, client-centered approach that aims to respect each person’s individual experience while offering evidence-informed options. He emphasizes listening and partnership, creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space in which clients can explore what matters to them. Treatment is adapted to the concerns presented and draws on methods that align with a person’s goals and readiness for change.
In sessions he supports exploration of life purpose, development of coping strategies, and practical steps for managing emotions and behaviors. His stated orientation blends practical techniques with reflective inquiry so that work in therapy attends both to immediate challenges and to broader questions about meaning and values.
Drake uses a collaborative, client-centered approach that aims to respect each person’s individual experience while offering evidence-informed options. He emphasizes listening and partnership, creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space in which clients can explore what matters to them. Treatment is adapted to the concerns presented and draws on methods that align with a person’s goals and readiness for change.
In sessions he supports exploration of life purpose, development of coping strategies, and practical steps for managing emotions and behaviors. His stated orientation blends practical techniques with reflective inquiry so that work in therapy attends both to immediate challenges and to broader questions about meaning and values.
- Location:
- California, United States
- Years Experience:
- 9
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief, Depression
Other areas of experience: Attachment issues, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA Psychologist 36264
- NPI Number: 1174009286
- License: Psychologist (California)
Remote sessions and therapeutic approach
David Drake combines client-centered work with targeted skills-based methods in remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy provides space for individuals to tell their stories and identify what matters most, while fostering a collaborative relationship in which the therapist listens and supports self-directed discovery.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to clarify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to develop practical strategies for managing symptoms. Motivational Interviewing is applied when exploring ambivalence about change, especially around substance use and other habits, to help people weigh options and strengthen commitment to chosen goals. Mindfulness techniques and existential questions about meaning can be incorporated when relevant to the presenting concerns.
Remote options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats are intended to make it possible to work together in ways that fit a person’s routine, with an emphasis on collaborative planning and tailoring methods to the individual’s needs.
How much clinical experience does David Drake have?
He has nine years of professional experience in clinical psychology.
What are his professional credentials?
David Drake is licensed as CA Psychologist 36264.
Which languages does he provide therapy in?
This profile indicates he offers services in English.
Where is he located?
He practices in California.
What ways can someone work with him remotely?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does he accept international clients?
The profile states that he does not accept international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.