Ginger Drake, LPC

Ginger Drake is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Michigan who offers focused care for people facing substance use and addiction challenges. She brings a history of working predominantly with men and women who struggle with addiction, and her clinical work has explored a variety of theoretical orientations over the years. Ginger is currently pursuing certification in biblical Christian counseling, an approach that draws directly from biblical information and principles, and she has found this method particularly powerful for clients seeking authentic, faith-informed change.

As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - she combines practical clinical experience with an openness to integrate faith-based perspectives when they align with a client's values and goals. Her practice centers on helping clients navigate recovery, cope with trauma and loss, and address related concerns such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Ginger aims to match therapeutic methods to each person’s needs, drawing on evidence-based techniques alongside her evolving faith-informed training.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Ginger uses evidence-based techniques tailored to addiction recovery, focusing on practical skills that support relapse prevention, coping strategies, and rebuilding routines. These skills-based methods aim to help people manage cravings, reduce harmful behaviors, and strengthen daily recovery practices.

She also applies trauma-informed approaches that prioritize safety, emotional processing, and gradual coping work for those affected by past abuse or traumatic events. These approaches help clients address symptoms of anxiety, depression, and grief that can accompany trauma.

Ginger is also pursuing certification in biblical Christian counseling, which relies on biblical principles for clients who seek faith-aligned care. She explains this option and discusses whether faith-informed techniques fit a client's goals.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Ginger works with each client to determine which combination of techniques best matches their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to receive consistent support around work schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional.