Andrea Drake, LCSW

Licensed in Idaho · 6 years in practice

Andrea Drake is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho.

License and registration

LCSW, Idaho: LCSW 41347 · expires October 2026
NPI: 1093208803 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Andrea

Andrea Drake is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho. She has six years of clinical experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, stress, and major life changes. Her background includes work with people facing trauma, addictions, and identity-related concerns.

Andrea focuses on straightforward, practical support. Sessions move at a pace people can manage. Conversations cover coping skills, managing intense feelings, and steps toward clearer goals.

She uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs.

Background and approach

That can mean looking at thought patterns, practicing present-moment awareness, or learning new ways to handle strong emotions. The therapist helps clients try techniques in real life between sessions. Andrea emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere.

Clients can expect empathy alongside clear plans for progress. She pays attention to identity and lived experience when shaping treatment. Practical matters are part of the work.

Sessions can address communication difficulties, impulsivity, substance use concerns, body image, and coping after trauma. The goal is to leave each meeting with one or two doable steps to practice. People who prefer a collaborative style - where therapist and client set goals together - tend to fit well with Andrea's approach.

She frames therapy as teamwork focused on steady, manageable change.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Andrea lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Depression
ADHD
Addictions
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Body image
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Drug and alcohol addiction
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Andrea names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them while learning to sit with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by shifting attention toward meaningful goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to change mood and reactions. CBT is often used for panic, depression, and anxiety because it offers concrete skills to try between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills to manage intense feelings and reduce harmful behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose or combine methods based on their goals, needs, and preferences. That shared process makes it easier to try techniques and adjust them over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls let people work face to face; phone sessions can fit into a short break and use less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats make it possible to keep therapy consistent even when routines are changing.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Andrea commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is her approach to therapy like?

Her style is collaborative and compassionate, blending skill-building with reflective conversation to create clear steps between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Andrea has six years of experience working as a therapist with a variety of concerns, including mood disorders and trauma-related issues.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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