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Entry 072113Georgia / United States

Siyama Drake

Siyama Drake, LPC

Georgia 26 years in practice

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Licensed Professional Counselor - trauma and family focus

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  • CBT methods
  • Trauma-focused work
  • Mindfulness practice

About Siyama

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 26 years of experience, Siyama Drake works primarily with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, and Trauma-Focused approaches. Siyama adapts her style to what each person needs and balances support with challenge to address what keeps someone stuck.

She has long experience in residential and community settings. That background informs how she talks about trauma and safety, and how she structures sessions for people facing complex problems. Siyama uses techniques from CBT and Trauma-Focused CBT to break down unhelpful thoughts and to practice different ways of coping.

Mindfulness methods are used to help people notice what they are feeling and take small, manageable steps forward. Solution-Focused strategies help set clear, short-term goals and track progress over time. These methods are practical and aimed at producing day-to-day changes.

Siyama works with individuals who bring family-related concerns such as attachment issues, blended family stresses, adoption or foster care histories, and communication problems. She also addresses more specific issues like body image, social anxiety, impulsivity, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress, and sexual assault and abuse.

Sessions are shaped by each person’s needs and goals. Siyama will both support and push when needed to remove barriers to progress. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to match and schedule an initial session.

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How her approaches are used in online sessions

Siyama commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused methods in her work. CBT involves identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and small homework tasks. Trauma-Focused approaches address trauma memories and their effects by combining coping skills with gradual processing and stabilization techniques.

She also draws on Mindfulness and Solution-Focused techniques to help with present-moment awareness and clear goal-setting. Mindfulness helps people notice emotions and reactions without acting on them, while Solution-Focused work narrows in on achievable next steps and measures progress in short cycles. The therapist and client decide together which mix of approaches fits current needs and preferences, adapting as goals change.

The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered. Confirm the available formats before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists working online can use structured CBT exercises, brief mindfulness practices, and goal-tracking tools that fit into everyday life.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily problemsImpulsivityPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Listed in

Georgia

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

Siyama works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also addresses related topics like attachment concerns, adoption and foster care histories, body image, and social anxiety.

What therapy approaches does she use?

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. These are applied in ways that match each person's needs and goals.

How much experience does she have?

Siyama has 26 years of professional experience working in residential and community settings. That history shapes how she approaches trauma and complex family concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia. Her practice is listed in Georgia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on where you are located.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That will start the intake and scheduling process.

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