S. Drake Thomas, LPC-A

I am a down to earth, well educated Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with experience in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I work with those coping with trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, stress, life changes, and familial issue while maintaining a position of cultural sensitivity and constant learning to best understand you.

I firmly believe that life is full of moments. Moments that include choices which can change the trajectory of the path we are on. We cannot dictate the moments, but the choices are ours to make. With each choice, we can build healthy habits, coping mechanisms, and outlooks on life. But unfortunately, we can also build the opposite. Counseling is an opportunity to not only look back at the previous moments of life to see what choices can be retroactively made, but also to start inplementing new thought processes for better habits, coping, and view of life. This collaborative process leaves you in the driver seat as I get the privilege of walking with you through challenging circumstances and memories to hopefully create a more healthy future. I love creating a safe space and a secure relationship to present you with the best environment for change and growth. Being present with someone while old wounds and harmful trains of thought are corrected is one of the most rewarding experiences.

 I fell in love with the helping side of psychology after pursuing a degree in it at Southern Utah University. Volunteering at a day program, Oasis House, for those with mental illnesses, he began seeing all that could be done through relationships. He spent time with medical missions in Africa and urban youth ministry through Kids Across America in Missouri which further refined his passion to provide counseling to those who do not feel represented, identified with, or able to receive services.