Dr. Lula Drewes

“It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed.” This sentiment reflects the central focus of Dr. Lula Drewes' work: helping people find and develop inner strengths during difficult times.

Dr. Drewes is a clinical psychologist with three decades of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and consulting. She holds a Ph.D. in psychology from Vanderbilt University and is licensed to practice as a psychologist in Massachusetts and in Berlin, Germany. Her practice emphasizes evidence-based approaches, with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness methods forming the core of her clinical work.

Throughout her career she has worked in a wide range of settings - from private practice and family counseling to hospital and academic environments - and has developed trusting, active relationships with many clients. She is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and she addresses concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress and crisis management, trauma, and multicultural issues.

In addition to clinical work, Dr. Drewes regularly leads seminars and workshops on topics including CBT, stress and anger management, mindfulness, and coping strategies for people living abroad. She founded Reach Well, a wellness program aimed at empowering individuals in personal and professional contexts, and continues to write and teach on mental health and holistic well-being.

Born in Kentucky and fluent in French and German, she brings an international perspective to her work and a longstanding commitment to service. Her volunteer history includes work with Red Cross Disaster Mental Health services and immigrant communities, and she previously served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Chad. She has received honors such as a Lifetime Achievement award and an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Transylvania University.

Dr. Drewes aims to create a kind, respectful, and accepting atmosphere for each person she sees, tailoring clinical decisions to the unique needs, preferences, and strengths of clients. Her goals with each client are to reduce current emotional distress and maladaptive patterns while building self-awareness, self-care, coping skills, and resilience to support longer-term mental health and well-being.