Siyama Drake , LPC

Siyama Drake is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 26 years of experience supporting children, couples, and families who carry trauma histories in both residential and community settings. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) techniques to create interventions tailored to each person or family she works with.

As an LPC - a state-issued credential that authorizes professional counseling practice - Siyama adapts her approach to match the needs of each client. She offers a blend of supportive guidance and direct, challenge-based work when necessary to identify and remove barriers that keep people stuck.

Recognizing the need for help is often the first step toward change, and Siyama aims to help individuals and families begin that journey toward a happier, healthier, and more satisfying life. She collaborates with clients to set meaningful goals and provides practical tools and therapeutic strategies to help them reach their maximum potential.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Licensed professionals may bring several evidence-based methods to online therapy, and Siyama draws primarily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused approaches to guide her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and learn practical strategies to shift those patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns. Trauma-Focused therapy focuses on addressing the effects of traumatic experiences by helping clients process memories, reduce intrusive symptoms, and build coping skills tailored to trauma histories.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Siyama works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure that therapy feels relevant and workable for the individual or family.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect with a therapist. Sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across locations, and access support in a format that feels most comfortable for the client.