Reduced Rates to Better Serve NWA

Debbie is a a licensed associate counselor, with over 30 years of experience in school counseling. She does not accept insurance at this time; however, she does offer a reduced rate of $35 per session, in order to better serve our community. HSA funds may be used. Clients typically use self-pay services because they are 1) either uninsured or under-insured (very high deductible, copay, or limited coverage); or 2) they do not want their diagnosis and progress shared with their insurance company.

About Me & Mental Health Experience

Debbie was raised in Little Rock and graduated from high school in Clarksville. She claims Northwest Arkansas as her home.

She worked forty years in the educational field with over thirty of those years being in the role of School Counselor. For these years, Ms. Drake-Gordon has been involved with guidance and counseling for grades 5 - 12 (adolescents, teens, and their families.)

She also supervised school counseling Interns (20-25 year olds) from John Brown University, University of Arkansas, and Arkansas State University throughout her years.She is currently a member of the Arkansas School Counselors Association, American School Counselor Association, Arkansas Counseling Association and American Counseling Association. She is a member of the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) and has current training as a NOVA Crisis Response Team member. She is a promoter of NOVA at the local, state, and national level.

As a senior citizen, she has life experiences, such as being a divorcee, a widow, and a single parent. She has experienced financial difficulties, homelessness, and abrupt unplanned events. This personal experience with life stressors has aided her in helping others along the way.