Arlene Drake, Phd, LMFT

Stop being a Prisoner of your past, be the Architect of your future. Let me show you how!

Not content to be just another psychotherapist, Arlene Drake is a fierce advocate for adult survivors of child abuse and a dedicated mentor to her clients.

Dr. Arlene Drake is a renowned psychotherapist living and working in Southern California with a practice in Encino. With over 40 years of experience, she is a pioneer in the field of childhood abuse and trauma recovery. In addition to a thriving private practice, Arlene supervises and trains other professionals in her innovative treatment methods. She has appeared on national talk shows and her opinions have been quoted in major media publications across the country.

A passionate champion of survivor rights, Arlene made front-page news for her role in the landmarkJane Doe court case. This groundbreaking ruling permitted adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse – for the very first time – to sue their perpetrators years after the standard statue of limitations had lapsed.

Arlene is a caring contributor to her local community and her accomplishments have frequently been recognized. She was honored with a Leadership Commendation by the City of Los Angeles. Mothers Against Sexual Abuse presented her with a special Guardian Angel Award.

Arlene is a member of both the Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) and the Clinical Hypnosis Association. Arlene originally hails from the Chicago area.

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I thought that love could never exist for me.

After 5 years of sobriety I had reached a place in my life where I was still unhappy, angry and I thought that love could never exist for me. A friend mine in AA, who once had the same issues, was honest enough to tell me she had been sexually abused as a child. She told me she had found an amazing therapist that had groups designed for overcoming trauma. She gave me your number and I called you the next day. It was the best decision I ever made.

Arlene, you, taught me how to re-parent myself and, ultimately, to love myself. I had many other experiences with therapy but they never really reached the core of my issues and they all felt like never ending cycles. The best thing about your therapy is that it’s deigned to heal so there is an end and you graduate and learn how to be happy and whole in your life. Thank you for being an angel who has dedicated her life to helping and healing people, like me, who were robbed of their childhoods.

Love,

Greg S.

Testimonials

I am living life, truly living life because of you and your love for me. I came to you a frightened little girl who hid behind everything and everyone. Now I am a woman who can stand out in front. you were my warrior, who selflessly taught me to be my warrior. I will love you ’til the end of my time, which because of you will not be soon.
God bless you Arlene,

Liz

Wow! I never thought I'd be moving on. not from group. I didn’t really think i could be fixed. No words could ever say enough thank you’s. You heard me. You listened. You prompted and pushed me to speak up, to accept what i felt and to share it. To work through it and to let it go. You allowed me the opportunity to find and see my own beauty, wholeness and power. You are a friend to children, Even grown up ones.
I love you,

Stacy

Thank you for your sometimes tough and often tender love. You have been my teacher, my mentor, and always my friend. What do you say to someone who has changed your life? You have led me on the path – sometimes pulling, sometimes pushing, but never letting go. I am the man I am today for knowing you.
Your loving and faithful friend always,

Jack

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For those unable to visit Arlene in Los Angeles, Arlene offers virtual therapy using Skype or FaceTime. Please use this website to contact Arlene Drake directly to schedule your own virtual psychotherapy session.