Charlene Drake, MSW, LCSW
About Me
Sometimes therapists are called the "wounded healers" because from their own life experiences they have decided to help people. I am proud to be one of those therapists. I have had a wealth of life experiences and losses and can truly empathize with my clients. I have experience in many areas of Social Work; including housing homeless people, coordinating adoptions, and advocating for pre-adjudicated youth. As a Clinical Therapist, I have worked in Home Based Therapy, Outpatient Mental Health, Residential, and Addiction. I firmly believe that these varied populations and organizations have enriched my integrative approach to therapy. I believe in a Holistic Approach that incorporates Mind, Body, and, Spirit. In my office, my clients are free to be who they are and spiritually connect with whomever they chose. I am an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Trained Therapist and utilize this approach, in conjunction with other practices, as often as possible. I am completing my application to be certified now. Above all, I want my clients to feel at ease with me and part of a partnership, working toward their ultimate goal(s). I believe humor and laughter can be invaluable in healing and it is often heard coming from my office…
Education & Experience
BA in English, Creative Writing MSW, LCSW Certified EMDR Therapist Level I EMDR Child Specialist
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Adoption
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Humana
- UnitedHealth