Brittany Drake, LCSW

Brittany Drake is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who uses clear, practical approaches to help clients manage stress and anxiety. She centers sessions on the person's goals and strengths. Brittany speaks plainly and aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone worried or overwhelmed.

Brittany draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors that worsen mood or anxiety. She also uses client-centered methods to listen closely and tailor sessions to each person's pace. When strong emotions come up, techniques from dialectical behavior therapy can help with skills for coping and regulation.

Her work has included agency and school-based settings, giving her a range of experience with everyday life stressors. She has five years of professional practice helping people with low mood, relationship struggles, career questions, and transitions. Parenting concerns, postpartum depression, and caregiver stress are among the areas she often addresses.

Sessions focus on concrete strategies such as skill-building, problem solving, and brief goal-setting. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are used to support motivation and quick, practical changes when that fits a person's goals. Brittany explains things simply and checks in about what is helpful during each step.

She believes people know their own stories and brings a calm, straightforward presence to sessions. If someone is ready to try therapy, she helps them break the process into small, doable steps so progress feels real and steady.

Approaches that translate to online care

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into small, practical steps. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship so sessions reflect each person's priorities and pace.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving how someone copes in the moment. DBT techniques can be useful for stress, anger, and overwhelming feelings because they teach clear strategies for self-soothing and problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brittany will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. Together they choose methods that fit the person's needs, and the plan is adjusted as progress is made so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a session needs to fit into a short break. Live chat and text allow brief check-ins, written reflections, or ongoing support between sessions. These options offer flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.