Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 61105
- Licensed in Washington
- LICSW, licence LW61664940
- NPI
- 1083324602
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
These details come from information Amy supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
About Amy
Amy Drake is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with five years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also offers support around career strain, compassion fatigue, addictions, and LGBT-related issues.
Her work uses straightforward talk and practical skills. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered approaches to help people notice what matters to them and change unhelpful patterns. Sessions focus on small, concrete steps that can be tried between meetings.
Amy pays attention to how family background, adoption or foster experiences, caregiver stress, and issues like abandonment or guilt shape everyday choices. She also addresses concerns connected to divorce, domestic violence, first responder stress, and living with HIV or AIDS. Conversations include practical problem solving about work, parenting responsibilities, and managing big life changes.
In sessions she listens for what feels most urgent and helps people build specific coping skills. That might mean tracking patterns of avoidance, testing different ways of responding, or practicing emotion regulation techniques from DBT. Progress is discussed in terms of what people want their days to look like.
Amy offers therapy in English and does not work with international clients. She works from the perspective of a Texas-licensed LCSW and focuses on clear, usable steps people can take to feel more steady in daily life.
BHow sessions work
How Amy Uses ACT, CBT, and DBT Online
Amy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take small steps toward a life they care about. ACT often focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal priorities rather than trying to eliminate painful feelings.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and test unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT provides practical exercises and behavioral experiments that can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving how people handle intense feelings. DBT tools are useful when emotions feel overwhelming and practical strategies are needed.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Amy collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and daily life. She reviews what is helping and adjusts methods as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, save travel time, or use shorter check-ins when life is busy. The focus remains on building skills and making changes that carry over into everyday routines.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas, Washington
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, compassion fatigue, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered conversation alongside practical tools from ACT, CBT, and DBT to focus on real-life changes and coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with the issues listed in her profile.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas and also holds a LICSW credential in Washington as listed in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule a session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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