David Drake

Practical psychotherapy for stress and addiction recovery

CA Psychologist 36264 California

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About David

David Drake offers focused support for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and grief by combining practical techniques with an empathic therapeutic stance.

Background and approach

He centers work on helping clients clarify life purpose, build coping strategies for mood and panic symptoms, and address relational concerns such as attachment and communication problems. With attention to challenges like guilt, shame, and forgiveness, he guides clients through steps that restore functioning and increase emotional resilience.

Drawing on nine years of clinical experience as a licensed psychologist in California (CA Psychologist 36264), he integrates evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing alongside client-centered and existential perspectives. Sessions emphasize collaboration and respect for each person’s story, with interventions tailored to individual goals and circumstances.

His aim is to help clients discover practical, sustainable changes while honoring the complexities of their inner life and values.

Online Approaches for Practical Change and Personal Meaning

David frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms. CBT techniques aim to reduce distress through structured exercises and behavioral experiments that address daily challenges.

He also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening, validation, and collaboration so clients can explore values, life purpose, and emotional obstacles at their own pace. This approach supports self-directed insight and growth while honoring each person's experience.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist works with clients to select and adapt methods based on individual goals, symptoms, and preferences. Together they evaluate what resonates and adjust strategies over time to best support progress.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access consistent support from a California licensed psychologist without needing to travel, and they allow for a range of interaction styles from real-time conversation to brief check-ins as part of ongoing care.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

This practice focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and depression, with additional attention to attachment issues, communication problems, mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, and related topics.

What therapeutic style and approaches are used in sessions?

The work blends client-centered collaboration with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, existential reflection, and motivational interviewing to tailor strategies to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The clinician brings nine years of professional experience to his practice, applying that background to help clients address complex emotional and behavioral challenges.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?

He is a licensed psychologist in California holding the credential CA Psychologist 36264 and provides services from that state.

Are sessions available in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered for working together?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.

How does cost and billing work for therapy here?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Depression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English