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Arlene Drake is a Los Angeles-based psychotherapist who specializes in trauma therapy, PTSD treatment and general emotional challenges facing survivors of Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse and Emotional Abuse. For forty years, Arlene has been on the cutting-edge of treatment for Adults Abused as Children. Her innovative therapeutic tools help Survivors become their own hero in their recovery so that they may be free of past bondage and live the life they want and deserve.

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Arlene’s approach is unique.

What makes Arlene’s approach as a trauma therapist unique, is her active and interactive involvement in the therapy process. Arlene’s process of de-victimization consists of specific steps, homework, and is goal oriented. There is a beginning, middle and end. Arlene champions and supports her clients through these steps and, as a result, they graduate from the program truly owning their life.

Many Victims of Abuse struggle with trust and relationships, suffer from anxiety, depression, sexual problems, addictions and low self-worth. Most adults who have been abused feel shame, guilt, and live behind a wall of secrets that keeps them trapped in the past and a victim unable to live their life.

In addition to individual therapy, Arlene specializes in Group Psychotherapy, where she provides a safe place for you to share these feeling and breaks the “code of silence and shame.” Group therapy accelerates your recovery process, validates your feelings, shows you that you are not alone, and gives you the courage to speak your truth and realize the abuse was not your fault.

Arlene is also a skilled Hynotherapist.

Arlene’s ground-breaking approach is “THE END OF ENDLESS THERAPY.”

Upon graduation from your in-person or virtual therapy, you will OWN YOUR OWN LIFE by getting to the root cause of the trauma and become the person you were truly meant to be.
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Not in the Los Angeles area?

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.

A PROCESS WITH A BEGINNING, MIDDLE, AND END

Some of the benefits of psychotherapy include:

Improved mental health

Psychotherapy can help you recover from symptoms of mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Better relationships

Psychotherapy can help you improve your relationships by teaching you better communication skills, conflict resolution strategies, and emotional regulation.

Increased self-awareness

Psychotherapy can help you gain greater insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, leading to greater self-awareness and self-understanding.

Coping skills

Psychotherapy can help you develop coping skills and strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and other emotional difficulties.

Improved self-esteem

Psychotherapy can help you improve their self-esteem and sense of self-worth by addressing negative thought patterns and beliefs.

Life satisfaction

Psychotherapy can help you achieve greater life satisfaction by assisting you in setting and achieving personal goals.

Personal growth

If you're looking to improve your emotional well-being and overall quality of life, an LMFT can provide a supportive and confidential environment to work on personal growth and self-improvement.resolving longstanding emotional conflicts.

Reducing symptoms

Psychotherapy can help reduce symptoms associated with mental health conditions, such as reducing the frequency and intensity of panic attacks, improving sleep quality, and reducing feelings of guilt and shame.

These are just some of the benefits of psychotherapy. It’s important to note that therapy can be different for each person and the benefits will depend on individual goals and progress.

About Inner Child Work

Arlene Drake specializes in inner child work, which involves exploring and healing the wounds and unresolved issues from one’s childhood. Throughout her therapy process, Arlene emphasizes the importance of identifying and addressing the ways in which childhood wounds and experiences continue to impact an individual’s present-day thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through a process of “carefrontation,” which involves facing and working through painful truths in a supportive and compassionate way, individuals can learn to recognize and challenge the negative patterns and beliefs that have been shaped by their past. For those who have experienced trauma in the past, inner child work can be particularly beneficial in helping to release the pain and negative emotions associated with those experiences, allowing for greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and healing. Ultimately, through inner child work, individuals can gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their emotions, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and ultimately become the person they were meant to be.

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The History of Inner Child Work:

Inner child work has its roots in various therapeutic approaches, including psychoanalysis, humanistic psychology, and transpersonal psychology. The concept of the “inner child” as a representation of one’s emotional and psychological experiences in childhood was popularized in the 1970s and 1980s by psychologists such as John Bradshaw, Alice Miller, and Douglas Newton. Since then, inner child work has evolved and been incorporated into various therapeutic modalities, including gestalt therapy, ego state therapy, and emotion-focused therapy. Inner child work remains a widely used and popular approach in modern psychotherapy and self-help, as it offers a way for individuals to understand and heal their emotional wounds from the past and improve their overall well-being.

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The History of Inner Child Work:

Inner child work has its roots in various therapeutic approaches, including psychoanalysis, humanistic psychology, and transpersonal psychology. The concept of the “inner child” as a representation of one’s emotional and psychological experiences in childhood was popularized in the 1970s and 1980s by psychologists such as John Bradshaw, Alice Miller, and Douglas Newton. Since then, inner child work has evolved and been incorporated into various therapeutic modalities, including gestalt therapy, ego state therapy, and emotion-focused therapy. Inner child work remains a widely used and popular approach in modern psychotherapy and self-help, as it offers a way for individuals to understand and heal their emotional wounds from the past and improve their overall well-being.

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Are you a good candidate?

Arlene is a licensed marriage and family counselor who specializes in treating individuals, groups, couples, and families. If you are experiencing any of the below symptoms, you might be a great candidate for our services.

Relationship issues

If you're struggling with relationship difficulties, such as communication problems, conflicts, or infidelity, an LMFT can help you and your partner identify and address the underlying issues.

Family conflicts

If you're having difficulties within your family, such as parent-child conflicts, sibling rivalries, or blended family issues, an LMFT can help you and your family members work through these challenges.

Mental health concerns

If you're struggling with mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, or trauma, an LMFT can help you address these concerns and develop effective coping strategies.

Marital or couples therapy

If you're having difficulty in your marriage or relationship, an LMFT can provide couples therapy to help you and your partner improve communication, resolve conflicts, and enhance intimacy.

Parenting and child behavior

If you're having difficulties with your children's behavior, an LMFT can provide support and guidance in effective parenting strategies and addressing challenging behaviors.

Freedom

If you are looking for freedom from all of the above symptoms, this is the path for you. By embarking on a journey of self-discovery and care-frontation, you can learn to confront, feel, understand, and release the emotional pain that may be holding you back.

Individual Therapy • Hypnotherapy • Couples Therapy

As of January 1, 2022, all healthcare providers are required to provide estimates for the costs of your care. The Good Faith Estimate shows the cost of items and services that are reasonably expected for your healthcare needs and treatment. This will be provided by this office upon scheduling and/or as requested. This Good Faith Estimate does not include unexpected costs that could arise during treatment.

I am stronger, wiser, more courageous.

The direction of my life changed dramatically with your help in incest therapy. I don’t believe I would be alive today without it. My time in therapy with you was the most difficult and growth-filled years of my life. I am a different person because of it. I am stronger, wiser, more courageous, and more compassionate than I ever thought I could be. Each and every day of my life I use the knowledge and the tools I gained in group therapy. Thank you, Arlene.

Best

Ellen

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.

Contact Trauma Therapist Dr Arlene Drake Today

Get a free 15 minute consultation to see how I can help you today
Request a Consultation

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.

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