- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Fraser is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of experience in mental health care in Virginia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and social anxiety and phobia, among other concerns. She speaks English and Spanish and draws on several approaches to support practical change.
She focuses on helping people recognize their own strengths and abilities. Sessions aim to identify clear, realistic goals and practical steps to reach them. Elizabeth uses straightforward techniques from cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to help people manage symptoms and thoughts that get in the way.
Her background spans outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, inpatient programs, and federal programs. That range gives experience with short-term crisis care and longer-term therapeutic work. Her clinical toolbox includes client-centered listening, behavior strategies, and trauma-focused elements when appropriate.
Elizabeth believes that support networks, school or work situations, and spiritual or religious life can matter in treatment. She talks through how these areas affect daily functioning and coping. When useful, she integrates brief psychoeducation and relaxation skills into sessions.
People who prefer a collaborative, practical approach often find this style helpful. Sessions tend to focus on clear steps, skills practice, and checking what works between meetings. Before booking, confirm language and session options that best fit individual needs.
Approaches used and online session arrangements
Elizabeth often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and practice concrete behavior changes. CBT can be used for anxiety, social fears, mood concerns, and managing day-to-day reactions.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting to help people clarify goals and make choices that fit their values. This approach supports people who want to focus on their own priorities and strengths.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will discuss options and recommend techniques based on the person's needs, goals, and preferences, and she treats this as a collaborative process rather than a fixed plan.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as format details are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins that are shorter when needed. If a phone session is preferable it can be simpler to arrange than a longer video visit, and video sessions can allow for shared exercises and visual aids. Ask what formats are available and then choose the option that fits day-to-day life best.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, social anxiety and phobia, and related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered approach with practical techniques drawn from CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience across outpatient clinics, crisis intervention, inpatient programs, and federal programs.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Virginia and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.