- CBT techniques
- Trauma-focused work
- Mindfulness practice
About Siyama
Siyama Drake is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 26 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Siyama also lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
She has a long history of working with children, couples and families in residential and community settings. That background means she is used to practical problems that affect daily life. She uses clear techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused approaches to address specific patterns that keep people stuck.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Siyama adapts her style to each person - sometimes offering steady support, sometimes posing harder questions to help people move forward. She focuses on skills you can use between meetings, like managing anxious thoughts or improving communication.
Her work also covers related concerns such as attachment issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, blended family challenges, body image, and coping after disasters or sexual assault. Siyama lists treatment of post-traumatic stress and personality disorder related difficulties among her areas of practice.
People who want short-term problem solving may find Solution-Focused techniques helpful. Those dealing with trauma often work with trauma-focused methods alongside mindfulness and CBT strategies. Siyama aims to help clients clarify practical steps and build routines that fit real life.
How Siyama uses CBT, mindfulness and solution-focused work online
Siyama uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors that increase anxiety. CBT breaks problems into manageable steps and offers practical tools for everyday situations, which can help with social anxiety and fear of being watched or judged.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity. Mindfulness helps people notice physical signs of anxiety and respond with simple grounding skills rather than avoidance.
Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on clear, short-term goals and small changes that add up. That method is useful when someone wants concrete improvements in communication, confidence in social settings, or coping after a traumatic event.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. Siyama will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made and challenges evolve.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example, a shorter check-in can work during a lunch break, or sessions without video can reduce bandwidth needs. Talk with Siyama when you schedule to pick a format that fits your routine and comfort.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
Siyama works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach adapts to each client. She mixes supportive listening with direct challenge when needed to address barriers that keep people stuck.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of clinical experience working in residential and community settings with children, couples and families.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any region-specific details when you arrange sessions.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.