- Addictions focus
- Family of origin issues
- Faith-informed options
About Ginger
Ginger Drake is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on addiction and substance use concerns and also works with stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. Her practice includes attention to family of origin issues and other areas such as eating and food-related problems, process addictions, and women's health concerns.
Ginger has worked mainly with adults facing drug and alcohol challenges. Over the years she has used a range of theoretical approaches. Lately she has been pursuing certification in biblical Christian counseling and has integrated that perspective into her work with clients who prefer faith-based guidance.
In sessions she talks through patterns that contribute to ongoing problems, including how family roles and expectations from childhood still affect current choices. She helps people identify repeating behaviors and the thoughts behind them, then tests small changes to see what works in daily life.
Her background includes multiple clinical settings with clients who present with addiction, traumatic brain injury concerns, and medical issues such as cancer. Ginger pays attention to mood conditions like seasonal affective disorder and to grief that follows loss of health or relationship changes.
Clients who are considering faith-informed counseling can expect a mix of practical conversation and scripturally based ideas when that fits their goals. She asks about current struggles and values, then chooses steps the person can try between sessions.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based approaches often used for addiction and mood concerns include cognitive-behavioral techniques and faith-informed counseling. Cognitive-behavioral work focuses on the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and introduces practical experiments to try between sessions. This is useful for anxiety, depressive patterns, and many forms of addiction.Faith-informed or biblical Christian counseling brings scripture and faith-based principles into counseling conversations when a client requests that perspective. That approach emphasizes values, moral reflection, and spiritually grounded steps that a person can choose to practice in daily life.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review a person’s goals, history, and preferences and suggest methods to try. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits the client’s life and aims.
Session formats and scheduling options are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about which format best matches your routine and technical needs.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works primarily with addictions and substance use and also helps with anxiety, stress, grief, and depression. Family of origin issues and eating or process addictions are additional focus areas.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses practical conversation to identify patterns and test small changes between sessions. Lately she has incorporated biblical Christian counseling for clients who want faith-based guidance.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in clinical settings, with much of her caseload involving substance abuse and addiction.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan. Her practice is located in Michigan.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription 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 a first session.
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