Carolyn Drakas

Calm, practical guidance for life's challenges

LMHC Florida

Experience: 22 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Carolyn

Carolyn Drakas is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 22 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem concerns, and sleep or eating difficulties. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while adapting conversation and treatment plans to each person's unique circumstances.

Background and approach

Carolyn frames therapy as a collaborative process and supports clients through practical strategies and emotional guidance as they work toward improved well-being. Her practice integrates evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Carolyn draws on this range of approaches to address issues such as parenting struggles, caregiver stress, body image and commitment problems, chronic pain or illness, and complex interpersonal patterns like codependency, attachment difficulties, and communication problems.

She accepts international clients and offers multiple session formats to fit varied schedules, aiming to make consistent treatment accessible as clients take steps toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Carolyn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, sleep, and eating concerns. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support clients in clarifying values and building psychological flexibility when coping with persistent symptoms or life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns and improve emotional connection and communication within important relationships.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, listen to clients' goals and preferences, and adapt techniques from different models to create a treatment plan that fits the person's needs rather than insisting on a single method.

Online therapy with Carolyn is offered through several formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives or when in-person visits are not practical. These options support consistency and flexibility so clients can continue work on goals across different settings and schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Carolyn commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship troubles, grief, self-esteem, eating and sleeping issues, and parenting concerns, along with additional focus areas like caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and communication problems.

What is her overall therapeutic style?

Carolyn emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each client's individual needs in a collaborative way.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 22 years of professional work experience in the mental health field.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with the credential LMHC and the license detail FL LMHC MH7948.

Does she work with international clients or multiple languages?

She accepts international clients and provides services in English.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem

Also works with

Eating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issues

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English