Meet Katie Drake
Hi, I’m Katie! I work with adolescents who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficult emotions, relationship challenges, school stress, family conflict, or simply feeling overwhelmed by everything happening in their lives.
The teenage years can bring a lot of change at once. Academic pressure, friendships, family relationships, social media, identity, and expectations about the future can all become difficult to manage. I enjoy helping adolescents better understand what they are feeling, recognize patterns that may be contributing to stress, and develop healthier ways of coping and communicating.
My practice is grounded in relational therapy. That means I see each teen as a whole person while also recognizing how important relationships with parents, siblings, friends, teachers, and others can be to their emotional well-being. Therapy can provide a space where adolescents feel comfortable talking openly without judgment or pressure.
I work to create a warm and welcoming environment where teens can feel heard, understood, and supported. Rather than simply telling adolescents what they should do, I collaborate with them to understand what is going on and identify changes that feel realistic and meaningful to them.
How I Help Adolescents
My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to each client. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help adolescents:
Manage anxiety, worry, and overwhelming thoughts
Cope with depression and difficult emotions
Build confidence and self-esteem
Navigate friendships and relationships
Improve communication with parents and family members
Develop healthier coping skills
Manage school and academic stress
Recognize and change unhelpful patterns
Process difficult or traumatic experiences
Because family relationships can play an important role during adolescence, I can also help teens and parents better understand one another and develop healthier ways of communicating when appropriate.
Therapy With Goals You Can See
I am intentional about helping clients identify what meaningful progress looks like for them. For an adolescent, that might mean feeling less anxious, becoming more confident, handling stressful situations more effectively, communicating more openly, improving relationships, or simply feeling more capable of navigating everyday life.
Together, we create goals that allow us to recognize progress and adjust therapy as your needs change.
About Katie
I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling and Therapy from The College of New Jersey. I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT).
Above all, I hope adolescents leave therapy feeling that our work together has made a meaningful difference — whether that means feeling more confident in themselves, more connected to the people around them, or better prepared to handle whatever comes next.
When I’m not in the therapy room… I’m passionate about music and sports, so you might find me at a concert or a game. I love spending time with my family and my three cats, and I’m a big believer in adding a little whimsy and fun to everyday life.
Session Fee & Insurance
Our standard rate is $250 for individual therapy. Initial intake sessions are billed at the same $250 rate, with no additional intake fee.
Wishing Well Therapy is an out-of-network practice. Many insurance plans provide reimbursement for out-of-network mental health services. We provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.