Kelly James-Fraser, LPC - Therapist in Georgia

Person-centered approach
CBT and DBT methods
Trauma informed work

About Kelly

Kelly James-Fraser is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 10 years of clinical experience. She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and a wide range of life challenges among the issues she addresses. Kelly has a background treating people with serious and complex concerns and brings that experience into her practice.

Her work history includes inpatient settings for chronic mental illness and children in crisis, a forensic inpatient unit, and roles with the Department of Corrections doing therapy and parole evaluation. She has also worked in group private practice supporting children, adolescents, young adults, couples, and veterans. Those roles shaped how she thinks about risk, safety, and practical supports.

In sessions she uses a person-centered style and keeps the focus on real problems. She combines methods from several therapeutic approaches and builds a plan with clear steps. Conversations are direct and aim to develop skills people can use between sessions.

Kelly uses cognitive behavioral strategies to help identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. She also draws on dialectical behavior techniques for emotion regulation and client-centered listening to keep the conversation focused on what matters most to the individual. Mindfulness practices are woven in when they fit the goals and pace of the work.

She works with people dealing with relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, addiction concerns, attention differences, body image, and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English from Georgia. Before booking, confirm current session options and any logistical details.

How Kelly’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person, helping them clarify priorities and make choices. It is useful when someone wants a therapist who follows their lead and emphasizes understanding.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses brief exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with anxiety, mood, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for regulating strong emotions and handling conflict; it includes practical techniques for distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kelly will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, support shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often use structured homework and between-session practices that work well in remote settings, which helps carry progress into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Addictions LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting concerns, addiction, grief, ADHD, and other life stresses listed in her profile.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is person-centered and solution-focused. She blends practical skills with talk-based work to address immediate problems.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience working in inpatient and community settings, including work with children, young adults, and veterans.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and practices from that state.

What languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session once matched.