David Drake

My communication style

Honest and kind, humorous and authentic, whimsical and empowering, this is the type of communication style you can expect when working with me. I listen actively and engage with questions and reflections. A proponent of the notion that our embodied experiences communicate to us as much as our words, I ask clients to attune to themselves and listen.

My journey to mental healthcare

During my young adulthood, primarily through the influences of education and spirituality, I discovered a path to alleviate the suffering of others while also fulfilling a purpose within myself. To me, psychology is more than an occupation. It is a calling that asks me to use the talents I've been given to make a dent in the misery of the world.

My goals for you

My goal with each client is to produce a keener sense of self-awareness and their process of what they do, with an end goal of being able to make life-changes once they know their issue's root cause. To this end, I employ mindfulness, CBT homework, coping skills, and an individualized treatment plan, with measurable goals, to track progress.

Our first session

Our first session together is an opportunity to orient to the therapeutic process and to negotiate what is wanted and expected from therapy. My egalitarian approach will emphasize curiosity, goodwill, and warmth. I will also be gathering information to better understand how the issues you are facing fit within the context of your life experience.

I identify as...

• Cis, Male
• Caucasian or White
• Buddhist, Spiritual