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I am Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Mississippi with 17 years of experience working as a clinical therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, anger issues, DMDD, Conduct Disorder, LGBTQI and ADHD. I also have helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or physical or emotional abuse. I have experience in teaching at the college level and helping those with family and marital issues. I taught Couple Counseling which explored the dynamics of marital and couple relationships from a clinical research perspective and I also taught Marriage and Family Therapy classes with a focus on a systems perspective, including history, core concepts, and seminal figures.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and solution-focused counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
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Professional, personable, compassionate, and a great listener. I appreciate how she references earlier sessions to tie in progress, perspective and insight.
I am so grateful to have Brenda Drake in my life.
Written on Nov 03, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and career difficulties
She is very respectful and caring. I trust Brenda fully with guiding me in the direction of bettering my mental health.
Written on Oct 18, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Brenda listens and she tries to understand and she do her job and help and give advice and good feedback, she very much is appreciated
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Brenda Drake has a welcoming presence and listens well - she offers coping skills and a good balance of talking. I appreciate her insight and suggestions.
Written on Oct 06, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
Brenda has been an amazing help for me as I've navigated past trauma. She always listens and offers helpful information.
Written on Sep 28, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Brenda is awsome
Written on Jun 26, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
My sessions with Miss Brenda have been nothing short of life changing. She is always quick to respond to any and all of my concerns, takes very good notes during our sessions and genuinely listens and cares for your concerns. I highly recommend allowing her to use her expertise to assist anyone in getting in the right headspace to get their life back on track. 11/10!!
Written on May 14, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Mrs. Brenda is always there to listen and assist me in different ways with the problems I deal with.
Written on Feb 29, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 4 weeks on issues concerning anger management
She's offers empathy, wisdom, her experiences and confidentiality. And she does it all firmly whilst respecting your feelings
Written on Feb 24, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Great therapist!
Written on Dec 12, 2023 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
The most wonderful woman who has been there for me and really made me think about things from a different perspective than ever before!
Written on Nov 26, 2023 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks
A great therapist does not function like a therapist but like a friend. She provides me with guidance toward my desired goals
Written on Sep 28, 2023 after therapy with Brenda for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Brenda is awesome. She allows me to express feelings, good or bad, with no jusdgement.
Written on Sep 06, 2023 after therapy with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management
She is amazing. Very attentive .
I so appreciate and value her values and recommendations. .
Written on Aug 13, 2023 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is great! She listens and is thoroughly engaging.
Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Brenda for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
Responds in a timely manner and shows concerns for her patients.
Written on Dec 14, 2022 after therapy with Brenda for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I enjoyed my session with Brenda. It was a huge relief to actually verbalize my thoughts. Brenda is a good listener, she gave me good applicable advice and reachable goals. I am looking forward to our next session.
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is amazing. Makes me feel ok
Written on Sep 30, 2022 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great info
Written on Jun 08, 2022 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Brenda has been extremely helpful during my transition to Mississippi. Navigating a new job, new place that is away from home could have been a lot harder without her help.
Written on May 18, 2022 after therapy with Brenda for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I always enjoy my sessions with Ms. Frelix as they are very non anxious for me and I am able to share freely what my thoughts are in a manner where I don't feel judged. She is amazing and I actually looking forward to therapy whereas before with other therapist I didn't connect well with them.
Written on Feb 12, 2022 after therapy with Brenda for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
An amazing therapist.
Written on Jan 04, 2022 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Brenda has been greatly helpful in her sessions. She’s completely understanding in our conversations with empathy and provides good guidance in dealing with topics such as grief. I do recommend her for anyone who needs the assistance or who are going through the grieving stages.
Written on Nov 24, 2021 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Very helpful and connects with you . She made me comfortable in opening up in our first session and helped my wife and me communicate with clarity.
Written on Nov 10, 2021 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks
Ms. Brenda is amazing. She’s helped me more than any other therapist has before. She’s been supportive and considerate when sharing my feelings. I can’t refer her enough.
Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
From our very first session, she has been genuinely concerned and eager to help. Brenda, has helped me transition in some areas and think about things in different ways. She always responds in a timely manner and she truly makes me feel comfortable with speaking on my past issues. She has been a great match for me thus far, and I look forward to continuing to work with her and continuing to see my growth as a result of it.
Written on Jul 28, 2021 after therapy with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Ms. Frelix is an amazing listener and has been very helpful in trying to give me the tools and resources I need to help myself and my situation. I do not feel judged by her- instead, I feel she tries to understand me and my situation. She is quick with responses to my messages and is very encouraging.
Written on Jul 28, 2021 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Ms. Frelix is very easy to talk to and get understanding from. She makes you feel comfortable when venting
Written on Jul 20, 2021 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She is awesome
Written on Jul 17, 2021 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
She is very relatable and easy to talk to. It feels as if you are talking to a close friend who will listen objectively but still give you constructive feedback. Highly recommend!!
Written on Jul 07, 2021 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and coaching
Brenda is very attentative. She understands my concerns and provides practical strategies to address shared areas of concerns.
Written on Jun 25, 2021 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks
Ms. Brenda is fantastic! I look forward to speaking with her every week. She makes me feel seen, heard, and understood. She has been my saving grace for the past few weeks.
Written on Jun 25, 2021 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Brenda has really helped me in the past few weeks I have worked with her. She i compassionate, respectful, kind, and she want to help you get better and overcome your obstacles. She is truly a great therapist!
Written on Jun 20, 2021 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I am very glad I was matched with Ms.Brenda Frelix . She really does understand me and helps me figure out what can we do to help me . She listen and message me as soon as possible. I am very glad to have her on my side.
Written on May 24, 2021 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great counselor! She offered great advice and an ear to listen.
Written on May 21, 2021 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
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