Licensed to practice in North Carolina and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 9 more.
Jennifer Drum
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, and have been providing counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and families for 15 years in NC. I received my Master's in Community Counseling at Lenoir-Rhyne University. I enjoy helping individuals learn from their past while focusing on building a present and future that is fulfilling. Past clients have noted that I made them feel heard while still challenging them to grow. I believe counseling is a very active process and requires a team effort. I like for us to set goals, so we know where we are going and when we get there.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session we will introduce ourselves and discuss what you can expect from the counseling process. I like to start by getting a brief medical and mental health history about you and your family. I think it is important to understand where you are coming from and to work towards getting a picture of you as a whole person. I like to end by discussing what your goals are for therapy and what you are hoping to gain from the experience.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Having spent the last 12 years working with young adults, I think I have developed a balance of softness, directness, and humor that creates a supportive but challenging environment. I can offer flexibility when needed but also help you focus on the goals that brought you to counseling if you get off track. Clients in the past have stated that I do not let them 'get away' from dealing with the hard things. I am going to encourage you to grow, but you will know it is coming from a place of care and respect.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
ADHD
Coping Skills
Grief
Insomnia/Sleep Issues
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
School Issues
Self Esteem
I identify as
Woman
Licensed in
North Carolina
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
NC State Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been utilizing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) since the start of my career and have continued receiving education on this method as a professional. CBT is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that has been shown to be effective in treating many mental health issues. I utilize CBT to help clients understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We explore how beliefs we have about ourselves may have developed in childhood and have been carried on and are still impacting us as adults.
Existential
I was drawn to Existentialism as a graduate student. Existentialism focuses on the meaning of one’s life and I believe that many of our struggles develop when we lose sight of that meaning. I love exploring what brings people meaning in their day-to-day life and how they can create a life they find meaningful. A meaningful life can vary from person to person and figuring that out for each person is important.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings as they are without trying to ignore and/or control them. ACT utilizes mindfulness skills and focuses on living a valued life. I think this can pair well with Existentialism and can assist those who struggle with CBT.
Integrative
After years providing counseling, I recognize that not one approach works for every client, so I take an Integrative approach to treatment. Integrative therapy combines different therapeutic approaches into a cohesive framework tailored to the individual client's needs.