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Siyama Drake, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Siyama is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Siyama. View 25 reviews
Great news, Siyama is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Georgia

Recent reviews

I can't recommend my therapist enough! She's a fantastic listener who truly cares about my well-being. Her expertise has made a significant difference in my journey." Thank you Siyama Drake !

Reviewed September 2024

Siyama is an amazing therapist. She has helped me overcome so many mental blocks and to understand the way the trauma I have experienced is affecting me in my everyday along with how to overcome these obstacles in order to facilitate me to become the healthiest version of myself mentally.

Reviewed September 2024

More about Siyama

  • 26 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 26 years of experience working with children, couples and families with trauma histories living in residential and community settings. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) techniques to address the diverse needs of my clients. My counseling style is based upon the needs of my clients. I can be supportive and also challenging when needed to address the barriers that are keeping you stuck in the same place.

Recognizing that you need help to overcome challenges in your life is the first step to making changes. I'm here to help you get started on the road to living a happier, healthier and satisfying life. I look forward to working with you to meet your maximum potential.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Family problems Impulsivity Personality disorders Post-traumatic stress Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Siyama Drake's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902104664.

  • LPC · Georgia · LPC004940 · Expires September 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Siyama Drake

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

25 reviews

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I can't recommend my therapist enough! She's a fantastic listener who truly cares about my well-being. Her expertise has made a significant difference in my journey." Thank you Siyama Drake !

Reviewed September 2024

Siyama is an amazing therapist. She has helped me overcome so many mental blocks and to understand the way the trauma I have experienced is affecting me in my everyday along with how to overcome these obstacles in order to facilitate me to become the healthiest version of myself mentally.

Reviewed September 2024

Siyama is spot on. A professional.friendly but all business...

Reviewed August 2024

I love her so far. She is warm and such a great listener. I don't feel judged. I feel seen and heard during our sessions

Reviewed August 2024

Siyama is awesome and very focused on helpong you achieve said goals.

Reviewed June 2024

Siyama is wonderful. Very knowledgeable. She really takes the time to listen and understand my concerns. She is supportive and has helped me to keep moving forward. Thank you!!

Reviewed May 2024

Siyama Drake stands out as a profoundly empathetic and knowledgeable therapist, offering a blend of intellectual depth and genuine care that sets her apart. Her ability to create a safe and understanding space facilitates deep personal growth and self-reflection. Siyama's expertise coupled with her innate ability to truly listen, gives me the support and tools needed for my journey. Her passion for her work shines through in her commitment. She is an exceptional guide in my therapeutic process.

Reviewed April 2024

Siyama is very supportive and helpful.

Reviewed March 2024

She's the best I've ever had.

Reviewed December 2023

I have been seeing Ms Drake for 2 years and she has help me overcome so many obstacles.. She’s amazing!!

Reviewed September 2023

Mrs Drake has completely helped me change my life!

Reviewed July 2023

I get better every day because of this woman! Pay her more money! Lol!

Reviewed March 2023

I think her understanding and utilization of CBT is amazing for me and what I need

Reviewed September 2022

Ms. Drake is a wonderful therapist. She has helped me over come so many obstacles over the past few months.. She’s very caring and a great listener.. I would recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed February 2022

Siyama is an excellent therapist! She has a very grounding presence and style that is a perfect balance of logic and empathy. I have used BetterHelp in the past and would recommend Siyama as a therapist to others

Reviewed January 2022

I can’t say enough nice things about Siyama! She has helped me in so many ways throughout my life. I feel like a better person, mother, and wife. I highly recommend her!! She is the best.

Reviewed January 2022

Her understanding and ways of encouraging me to better my situation is highly appreciated. Can’t recommend this therapist highly enough.

Reviewed November 2021

Siyama is a great therapist and she listens well. She is also very resourceful. I would recommend her in supporting your mental well-being.

Reviewed November 2021

Siyama is the best therapist I’ve ever had (and I’ve had a few lol). She’s really good at problem solving and focusing on solutions. I always appreciate her insights! She’s also very supportive and nonjudgmental. Definitely thankful to work with her!

Reviewed September 2021

So Yama is an amazing counselor. While working with her I feel heard and helped. She has helped me increase my quality of life drastically.

Reviewed August 2021

I cannot emphasize enough just how amazing Siyama Drake is for numerous reasons. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She is extremely helpful, insightful, understanding, positive, empowering, strong-willed and makes me think about situations/scenarios in a different light. Just to highlight several of her strong points, she is amazing at: 1.) Identifying and understanding underlying problems and coming up with a multitude of different solutions 2.) Focusing on what my concern is and coming up with various strategies of how to overcome it 3.) Asking good questions about the surrounding concern/topic at hand and make me think outside the box regarding it 4.) Being positive 5.) finding healthy outlets/lifestyle modifications for me to focus on during the week These are definitely beneficial and helpful for me to recognize and understand the situation, think independently, have solutions and implement strategies for me. If there is a person to spend your time speaking with about anything, 5/5 stars would always recommend Siyama to anyone. Thank you Siyama for everything you do and help with. You are very much appreciated.

Reviewed May 2021

Siyama has helped me understand some of my behavior from an objective viewpoint and provides great insight and advice for how I can change the way I think. She really wants the best for me and I can feel that in the way she listens and communicates.

Reviewed May 2021

Siyama Drake has been a crucial element in me being able to successfully navigate through grief/crisis. She is respectful and professional while being able to maintain a level of warmth that is comforting. I had reservations about how effective counseling would be for me but it has really helped me tremendously. I appreciate her so much and how much she has helped me.

Reviewed May 2021

A caring therapist with great knowledge and good enotional intelligence. Highly recommended

Reviewed May 2021

Siyama is brilliant and has been a huge help to me in the past two sessions I have been with her. She is very attentive and knows just the right things to ask to get me talking about the things I didn’t even know I needed to talk about. Siyama offers great advice and I am so happy to have been paired with her.

Reviewed May 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Siyama Drake offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Siyama Drake works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Siyama Drake speak?

Siyama Drake speaks English.

How many years of experience does Siyama Drake have?

Siyama Drake has 26 years of experience.

Where is Siyama Drake licensed to practice?

Siyama Drake is licensed to practice in Georgia.

Does Siyama Drake accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Siyama Drake accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Siyama Drake offer?

Siyama Drake offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Siyama Drake?

Siyama Drake can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Siyama Drake?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.