Duane Drew, LCMHC

Duane Drew is a licensed counselor (LCMHC) in New Hampshire with 14 years of experience supporting people through major life changes. He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and coping with transitions such as midlife change.

His style is straightforward and empathetic. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. He listens first, then works with each person to set small, manageable targets they can try between meetings.

Duane uses approaches that suit the person in front of him rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. He draws on client-centered work to follow each person’s priorities, cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and solution-focused methods to build on what already works.

He also brings trauma-focused ideas when past hurts are getting in the way of daily life. That means careful pacing, attention to safety, and learning skills to manage strong emotions and dissociation when they appear.

People often come to Duane for help with communication problems, codependency, commitment and control issues, attachment concerns, or struggles related to kink and alternative sex culture. He supports those moving through separation, divorce, or difficult relationship endings and those trying to break cycles tied to domestic violence or abusive pasts.

Duane describes his work as collaborative and practical. He helps people notice patterns, try new ways of responding, and measure small changes over time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Approaches and how online work can fit your life

Duane uses client-centered methods that prioritize a person’s own goals and pace, helping people feel heard and respected before moving toward change. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic habits.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss the options, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust plans based on what feels useful and manageable for you.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering alternatives when attending in person is difficult. It also helps people keep progress between sessions by practicing skills in their everyday context. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to match scheduling constraints and therapeutic goals, so practical fit is part of the early conversations.