Nicole Drake, LCMHC Therapist

Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina since 2016 as well as being licensed in Pennsylvania since 2009. She has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health agencies, elementary, middle, and high schools, college/university, private practice, therapeutic day treatment, drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility, halfway house, and inpatient and residential treatment centers. Nicole employs a combination of interpersonal, solution-focused, insight-oriented, and cognitive-behavioral therapies to assist individuals with achieving their goals. She strives to build a safe and collaborative relationship in which individuals can feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and emotions on their journey to better understand and heal from the past while working towards emotional fulfillment.

Areas of clinical expertise:

  • Abuse
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Adoption Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief and Bereavement
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-Partum Depression
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Assault/Trauma
  • Trauma

Ages:

  • Adults

Interventions Used:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Solution Focused Therapy

To inquire about appointment availability with Nicole, please contact our office at 919-781-8370.