Kelly James-Fraser, LPC

Kelly James-Fraser is an LPC - a licensed professional counselor in Georgia with over 10 years of clinical experience. She has spent much of her career treating people who have faced physical trauma and emotional abuse. Her work has also involved depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting stress, career challenges, and substance concerns.

Kelly's background includes inpatient roles with people who have severe, persistent mental illness and with children in crisis. She has also provided therapy on a forensic unit and completed work for the Department of Corrections that included therapy and parole evaluations. More recently she has practiced in a group setting serving children, adolescents, young adults, couples, and veterans.

In session she uses a person-centered style and focuses on practical solutions. Conversations stay focused on what the client wants to change and the next steps to get there. Kelly adapts the approach to the person in front of her rather than following a single method.

She draws on a mix of methods including cognitive-behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior tools, mindfulness, and emotionally focused techniques when helpful. The result is a tailored plan aimed at manageable goals and clearer coping skills.

Clients can expect a straightforward, engaged therapist who listens and helps set concrete steps. Prospective clients who want to start can follow the site process to be matched and schedule a session.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Kelly commonly uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, and dialectical behavior techniques. Client-centered work focuses on listening and following the client's lead to build trust and clearer goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety or depression. Dialectical behavior therapy offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what matters most to the client, the goals they want, and which methods feel like the best fit. That conversation guides the plan and the kinds of tools introduced in sessions.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm available online options when you book. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time to appointments, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and bring real-life situations into the conversation for immediate problem-solving.