Dr. Gwendolyn Drake, AR Psychologist, TN Psychologist
Calm, practical care for strong emotions
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How Gwendolyn works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- AR Psychologist, TN Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas
- Years in practice
- 18
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Gwendolyn
Dr. Gwendolyn Drake is a clinical psychologist with 18 years of experience. She holds psychologist licenses in Arkansas and Tennessee and works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and life transitions.
She offers a calm, compassionate space for people to talk through hard moments and find practical ways forward. Her style is grounded and direct. She frames sessions around what matters most to each person and helps them identify strengths they already have.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on real tools people can use between meetings, like skills for managing strong emotions and techniques to change unhelpful thinking. Dr. Drake draws on cognitive behavioral methods to challenge patterns that keep people stuck.
She uses mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and build awareness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are woven in to help people clarify values and take meaningful steps despite difficulties. People come to her with a wide range of concerns including trauma, relationship and family difficulties, caregiving stress, compassion fatigue, and issues related to adoption or aging.
She also supports clients dealing with control problems, impulsivity, guilt, shame, and challenges after separation or infidelity. Sessions are offered from Tennessee and delivered in English through a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Her licensure is listed as AR Psychologist 202222 and TN Psychologist 3537.
To begin, a short questionnaire helps match goals and plan next steps.
What Gwendolyn works with
Everything Gwendolyn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Gwendolyn's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Gwendolyn lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clear on what matters and take steps toward those values even when emotions are strong. It emphasizes accepting difficult feelings while committing to actions that match personal goals and can be useful for anger, grief, and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thinking patterns that lead to unpleasant emotions or unhelpful behavior. It is practical and skill-based, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Mindfulness Therapy trains present-moment awareness to reduce reactivity and increase emotional regulation. Short practices and moment-to-moment noticing are used to help people respond rather than react to triggers.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their priorities, try techniques that fit their preferences, and adjust plans as progress or challenges emerge. Clients help shape which methods are emphasized in sessions.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video can approximate an in-person visit and allow for visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a hands-free option is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when more frequent, shorter contact fits someone’s schedule.
Questions people ask about Gwendolyn
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family issues, and related challenges like guilt, shame, and impulsivity.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and practical. She centers sessions on each person's goals and teaches skills to manage emotions and change unhelpful thinking.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health and life transition concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She practices from Tennessee and holds psychologist licensure listed as AR Psychologist 202222 and TN Psychologist 3537.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to those within the supported region.
What session formats are available?
She offers multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How do I start working with her and what does it cost?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule based on availability. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.