Carolyn Drakas, LMHC
Experienced Florida mental health counselor
Details
| Name | Carolyn Drakas |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 22 |
About Carolyn
Carolyn Drakas is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 22 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing struggles with self-esteem, sleep, eating, and the pressures of parenting. Carolyn uses a respectful, down-to-earth approach and aims to make the first step feel manageable.
She keeps sessions focused on the specific issues a person brings. Conversations are tailored to each person's situation and goals.
Background and approach
She listens closely, then works with practical ways to change patterns that cause distress. Carolyn draws on Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from unhelpful stories they tell about their lives. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for skills that reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning.
Attachment-based ideas guide work on close relationships and trust. Therapy with Carolyn often involves identifying small, concrete steps a person can try between sessions. She helps people notice what keeps problems going and then tests new ways of responding.
Progress is tracked in simple, plain terms so people can see what is changing. Her style is warm and practical. She respects each person's pace and preferences.
Carolyn emphasizes collaboration so people play an active role in choosing what to work on and how to do it.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Carolyn works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- 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
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Carolyn directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Carolyn directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that guide online work and what to expect
Carolyn commonly uses Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Attachment-Based Therapy in online sessions. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate problems from identity so new choices become possible. ACT teaches skills to accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that match personal values, which can reduce struggle with anxiety and avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people create safer, more dependable ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carolyn treats the choice of methods as a shared decision. She will talk with each person about goals, try different techniques, and adjust based on what helps most in real life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full sessions and visual cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is low or when a shorter check-in fits a work break. Live chat and messaging make it simple to follow up between sessions or to handle brief issues without scheduling a full appointment. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, eating and sleeping difficulties, and parenting challenges. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful, direct, and collaborative. She tailors conversations and plans to each person and focuses on practical, doable steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That experience informs a pragmatic approach to common problems like anxiety and addiction.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the subscriber plan and regional factors.
What should I do to begin working with her?
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