Siyama Drake , LPC

Siyama Drake is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 26 years of clinical experience. She uses practical, action-focused methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. Siyama pays attention to relationships and women's issues and helps people who are struggling with family and relationship problems.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused methods with mindfulness and solution-focused ideas. Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep someone stuck and then test small changes that can make daily life easier. Siyama adapts her style - she can support someone gently or challenge them when needed to move forward.

She has a long history working in community and residential environments with people who have experienced trauma. That experience informs how she approaches safety, pacing, and rebuilding routines after difficult events. Siyama often addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, and post-traumatic stress in practical ways.

People also work with her on issues like body image, communication problems, blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care concerns, and sexual assault or abuse recovery. She brings steady, experienced guidance for young adults and women navigating life transitions and relationship strain.

Her sessions focus on clear goals, simple strategies, and skills practice. Siyama helps people set realistic steps, track progress, and build coping tools they can use between meetings.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Siyama frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. CBT often includes homework and practical exercises to try between sessions.

She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address symptoms that follow traumatic experiences. This approach focuses on processing distressing memories gradually and developing skills to manage strong reactions and triggers.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Siyama will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then tailor methods that fit. She adjusts pacing and techniques based on how someone responds over time.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for a full session with face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can provide brief check-ins, quicker problem-solving, or ongoing skill practice between longer sessions. These formats offer flexibility to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules.