Therapist profile
Andrea Drake, LCSW
Idaho
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Idaho / LCSW 41347
- NPI1093208803
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIdaho
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills training
- Identity affirming care
About Andrea
Andrea Drake is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho with six years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction concerns, and challenges related to gender and sexual identity. Andrea also supports people managing ADHD, trauma, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
Her sessions tend to be collaborative and straightforward. She listens to what is happening now and helps people develop practical ways to respond differently. Conversations address things like snapping at loved ones, built-up resentment, workplace frustration, or feeling stuck after a big change.
Andrea uses a mix of skills drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and client-centered methods. She works on concrete tools - noticing patterns, shifting unhelpful thoughts, building distress tolerance, and clarifying values. These methods are applied to concerns such as trauma, addictions, panic symptoms, and communication problems.
Her practice includes attention to identity-related issues, including LGBT and gender dysphoria topics, and to neurodiversity matters like autism and Asperger syndrome. Andrea also addresses specialized concerns such as impulse control, body image, and disruptive mood dysregulation symptoms when they arise in individual work.
People who prefer direct, skills-focused sessions that still honor personal identity may find her approach helpful. To begin, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. Online sessions can use ACT exercises to help with anger, avoidance, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. In remote sessions this often looks like tracking triggers, practicing alternative responses, and reviewing what changed. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be taught and practiced during appointments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their goals and daily life. Together they’ll try strategies, notice what helps, and adjust the plan rather than sticking to one fixed method.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people choose remote work because sessions can fit into a lunch break, avoid travel time, or let them focus on skill practice without a commute. Therapists can guide short check-ins, skill-building sessions, or longer problem-solving meetings to match the client’s schedule and needs.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, work-related frustration, resentment that builds up, and related emotional control concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that focuses on skills and behavior change. Sessions combine mindful awareness with work on thoughts, values, and distress tolerance.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Idaho.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Idaho and holds the LCSW credential as listed.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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