Duane Drew, LCMHC

Duane Drew is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in New Hampshire with 14 years of experience helping people work through depression, anxiety, stress, and major life transitions. He focuses on practical, evidence-informed care that supports recovery from trauma, improves self-esteem, and strengthens relationships while respecting each person's unique history and goals.

His work addresses a broad range of concerns including social anxiety, relationship conflicts, addictions, anger, workplace stress, attachment difficulties, and the emotional effects of divorce or other major changes. Duane draws on approaches that emphasize collaboration and skill building so clients can develop clearer communication, healthier coping strategies, and greater emotional resilience.

Sessions are tailored to the individual and aim to help clients understand their patterns, heal from past wounds, and make meaningful, sustainable change. Whether supporting someone through trauma recovery, addressing intimacy-related issues, or navigating family and mood disorders, Duane brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental style and practical tools to help people reconnect with their strengths and move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Duane often integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to meet clients where they are and support practical change. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship and encouraging clients to explore their feelings and values so they can move toward greater self-understanding and self-compassion - this approach can be especially helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing concrete skills to manage anxiety, depression, anger, and stress. CBT helps clients learn tools they can use between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Duane also brings trauma-focused perspectives when addressing past hurt and abuse to support recovery and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Duane works with each person to tailor methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, his online practice provides flexible access to licensed professionals and makes it easier to fit therapy into busy or changing schedules.