- cognitive-behavioral methods
- mindfulness practices
- exposure techniques
About Lula
Dr. Lula Drewes is an MA Psychologist (PSY4422) based in Massachusetts with 30 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, and helping people cope with life changes, and lists social anxiety and phobia among the concerns she addresses.
She uses straightforward, evidence-based methods in sessions. Cognitive-behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices are central to her work. She also draws on exposure approaches and other techniques aimed at reducing panic, trauma reactions, and mood symptoms.
Clients can expect direct, practical steps to manage overwhelming thoughts and situations. Dr. Drewes helps people build small skills that can make social situations, daily stressors, and life transitions easier to handle. Sessions often include noticing patterns, trying new behaviors, and practicing calmer responses.
Her background includes long-term roles in clinical practice, teaching, and consulting across academic and medical settings. Over the years she has worked with veterans, hospital programs, and university centers, bringing that experience into individual sessions.
She also leads seminars on stress management, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral strategies. These workshops reflect the same practical focus used in one-on-one work: clear tools, practice, and follow-up. People who are dealing with isolation, guilt or shame, caregiving strain, or questions about life purpose may find this approach fits their needs.
How evidence-based methods work in online sessions
Dr. Drewes commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques, which focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses. That approach helps with anxiety, panic symptoms, and patterns that keep stress high.She also integrates mindfulness practices that teach brief, simple ways to reduce reactivity and return attention to the present moment. These practices support coping with overwhelming feelings and persistent worry.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals and try methods that fit the person’s needs and pace, adjusting strategies over time in a collaborative way.
Practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as current options are listed when you follow the See online therapy options button. Online sessions can make it simpler to maintain regular practice, try homework between meetings, and bring real-life examples from daily routines into discussion.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kind of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes, and notes social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style centers on evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral ideas and mindfulness, with practical steps to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and consulting in hospital and academic settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as MA Psychologist PSY4422 and practices from Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.