- Person-centered approach
- Practical skills
- Experience with trauma
About Kelly
Kelly James-Fraser is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with ten years of clinical experience. She draws on that background to help people facing stress, grief, anxiety, trauma, and life changes. Her work has included supporting those coping with chronic mental health conditions and complex trauma.
Kelly has spent much of her career in inpatient and institutional settings. She has provided therapy on forensic and crisis units, worked with people involved in the criminal justice system, and supported veterans and young people facing serious mental health challenges. Those roles shaped a practical approach to meeting urgent needs and chronic issues.
In session she uses a person-centered stance and focuses on concrete solutions. Conversations are guided by what matters most to each person. Treatment plans are adapted to fit goals, strengths, and everyday life.
Her clinical toolbox includes cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior techniques, emotionally-focused work, and mindfulness practices. She combines these with client-centered listening to address problems such as depression, PTSD, relationship concerns, addiction, and caregiver stress.
People who choose Kelly can expect straightforward dialog and an individualized plan. She works with adults on issues across the lifespan and offers support for end-of-life and hospice-related concerns when those topics arise. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
Kelly has spent much of her career in inpatient and institutional settings. She has provided therapy on forensic and crisis units, worked with people involved in the criminal justice system, and supported veterans and young people facing serious mental health challenges. Those roles shaped a practical approach to meeting urgent needs and chronic issues.
In session she uses a person-centered stance and focuses on concrete solutions. Conversations are guided by what matters most to each person. Treatment plans are adapted to fit goals, strengths, and everyday life.
Her clinical toolbox includes cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior techniques, emotionally-focused work, and mindfulness practices. She combines these with client-centered listening to address problems such as depression, PTSD, relationship concerns, addiction, and caregiver stress.
People who choose Kelly can expect straightforward dialog and an individualized plan. She works with adults on issues across the lifespan and offers support for end-of-life and hospice-related concerns when those topics arise. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-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 issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace 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
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience and priorities, guiding the therapist to follow the client's lead and build plans that fit their goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Kelly will work collaboratively to see which methods suit a client's needs and preferences. That may mean trying a few techniques and adapting the plan based on what helps most.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn't needed. It also makes it simpler to continue regular work when life events or caregiving duties make in-person visits difficult.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kelly address?
Kelly works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, caregiver stress, and issues related to ADHD and bipolar disorder.
What is Kelly's therapeutic style like?
She uses a person-centered style with a focus on practical solutions. Sessions typically involve listening, goal setting, and learning skills that fit the client's everyday life.
How long has Kelly been practicing?
Kelly has ten years of clinical experience working in inpatient settings, with veterans, young people, and individuals facing chronic mental health challenges.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in the state of Georgia.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with Kelly?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Session cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kelly?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.