Licensed to practice in Illinois and accepts 14 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem and 10 more.
Ana Drake
(she/her)
New to Grow
My name is Ana Drake and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. I have been providing therapy in treatment of anxiety, depression, anger/stress management, body image issues, coping skills, self-esteem, cultural adaptation, etc. I completed my master's degree in mental health counseling at the University of Illinois-Springfield in 2017 and I was previously a licensed practicing therapist in Brazil before moving to the United States in 2008.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In your first session I will ask questions such as what brought you to therapy, your symptoms, and the history of your current issues. We will work to develop a treatment plan with goals.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
As a therapist, I’m here to listen without judgment and to help you explore ways to find relief and hope. In our sessions, you’ll find a safe welcoming space where your feelings are respected and valued. Together, we’ll work through the layers of whatever is troubling you, uncovering tools and strengths you may not even realize you have.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
People who constantly overthinking, feeling anxious, or being too hard on yourself? Many people I work with feel overwhelmed by racing thoughts, self-doubt, or the pressure to keep everything together while struggling internally. You may feel stuck in patterns of worry, self-criticism, or emotional exhaustion and wish you could find more balance and peace in your life. Therapy can help you regain clarity, calm, and confidence. Together, we will explore your thoughts and emotions, develop practical coping strategies, and build self-compassion so you can feel more in control and at peace in your daily life.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem
Other specialties
ADHD
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Eating Disorders
Grief
LGBTQ
Life Transitions
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
I identify as
Hispanic / Latinx
Multiracial
White
Woman
Licensed in
Illinois
Accepts
Arlo
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $130 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In your first session I will ask questions such as what brought you to therapy, your symptoms, and the history of your current issues. We will work to develop a treatment plan with goals. We'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions/experiences and recognize dysfunctional patterns. I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, anger/stress management, body image issues, coping skills, self-esteem, cultural adaptation, stress. We work in collaboration with each other to create healthy coping mechanisms and address symptoms.