About
YouThrive
YouThrive is a modern health clinic that brings primary care and mental health together under one roof while focusing on providing high-quality care in underserved regions.
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Our Mission:
To deliver modern, personalized healthcare solutions that empower patients, improve access, and prioritize holistic well-being.
Why YouThrive?
When you're looking for a primary care clinic, YouThrive stands out as a modern, patient-centered solution that brings much more to the table than traditional healthcare providers. Here’s why YouThrive should be your clinic of choice:
- Comprehensive Care in One Place: At YouThrive, we integrate both primary care and mental health services under one roof. This holistic approach means you can get the personalized care you need for your body and mind, without the hassle of visiting multiple providers.
- A Welcoming, Uplifting Environment: We’ve reimagined the typical clinical experience by creating spaces that are warm, bright, and welcoming—far from the sterile, impersonal settings found in many healthcare facilities. You’ll feel comfortable and cared for from the moment you walk through our doors.
- Community-Focused: Our clinics are designed to serve underserved areas, ensuring that high-quality healthcare is accessible to everyone. By choosing YouThrive, you’re supporting a clinic that’s deeply invested in the well-being of your community.
- Modern Technology for Better Care: We use advanced technology to streamline your experience, from scheduling appointments to managing your health records. Plus, our Telehealth services make it easy to connect with your provider without needing to leave home.
- Dedicated to Your Well-Being: At YouThrive, we don’t just treat symptoms—we focus on preventive care and long-term wellness. Whether it's managing a chronic condition or maintaining your overall health, our team is here to support your journey to better health.
Meet The YouThrive Clinic's Team
Dr. Laura Drake
Chief Medical Director
Dr. Laura Drake
Chief Medical Director
Dr. Laura Drake is a pioneering leader and innovator in the healthcare industry, transforming the way care is delivered through a groundbreaking clinic model designed to work for everyone. A practicing Pediatrician in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, Dr. Drake is deeply rooted in her community, having been educated entirely in Louisiana. In 2019, she and her husband, Ernie Drake, co-founded the rural health clinic that has grown into YouThrive Family Healthcare Clinic. Dr. Drake’s approach to success is rooted in a simple yet powerful philosophy: take care of people—staff, medical providers, and patients alike. She created a model that prioritizes people, empowering everyone at YouThrive Family Healthcare Clinic to be their best selves. This innovative approach not only serves the community but also allows Dr. Drake the freedom to focus on what matters most—her family. Her visionary model is the cornerstone of the YouThrive brand.
As the Chief Medical Director of YouThrive Family Healthcare Franchise, Dr. Drake oversees all clinic operations to ensure they align with her innovative model. She also ensures that all medical practices meet the highest standards of patient care while adhering to state and federal regulations.
Outside of her professional accomplishments, Dr. Laura Drake is a devoted Catholic wife and mother. She and Ernie live in Ponchatoula with their three children, Tj, Gabriel, and Sawyer. Her faith and commitment to her family inspire her drive for excellence, making her a vital and trusted leader at YouThrive.
Dr. Brittany Adams
Chief Mental Health Officer
Dr. Brittany Adams
Chief Mental Health Officer
Dr. Brittany Adams is a dedicated and accomplished leader in the field of mental health, serving as the Chief Mental Health Officer for YouThrive Family Healthcare Clinic Franchise. With a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and licensure as a Professional Counselor in DC, MD, VA, and LA, Dr. Adams brings a wealth of expertise and a compassionate approach to her work.
Over the past decade, Dr. Adams has excelled in various roles, including leadership positions, educational specialist roles, and providing inpatient and outpatient mental health services to individuals of all ages. She specializes in supporting children and teens with mental health misdiagnoses, addressing phase-of-life stressors that lead to anxiety and depressive symptoms, substance dependency, psychosis, couples and family counseling, and working with individuals with mild intellectual disabilities.
Dr. Adams is known for her innovative and holistic approach to treatment, incorporating strength-based, behavioral, and creative arts methodologies to help patients achieve their best outcomes. At YouThrive, she is responsible for ensuring all clinics operate in full compliance with state and federal regulations as well as YouThrive brand standards. Dr. Adams commitment to excellence and her deep passion for mental health care make her an invaluable leader in YouThrive’s mission to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Ernest G. Drake, III
Co-Founder
Thomas Nieto
Co-Founder & CEO
John Mike Heroman
Chief Development Officer
Omar Herrera
VP of Business Development
Alec Jeansonne
VP of Training & Compliance
Laney Martin
Clinic Director
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