Kelly James-Fraser, LPC

Kelly James-Fraser is a counselor licensed in Georgia as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and indicates specialized training to provide psychotherapy. She brings over 10 years of clinical experience working primarily with children, young adults, and veterans coping with post-traumatic stress disorder. Her practice has addressed a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, career stress, severe and chronic mental health conditions, military-related issues, and histories of physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Her professional background includes inpatient work with people experiencing chronic pervasive mental illness, inpatient care for children in crisis, and clinical work on a forensic unit with patients who were court ordered or found not guilty by reason of insanity. She has also provided therapy and parole evaluations for the Department of Corrections and has practiced in a group private setting serving children, adolescents, young adults, couples, and veterans.

Kelly employs a person-centered, solution-focused style and uses an eclectic blend of techniques to tailor treatment plans to each individual. She adapts her approach to the unique needs and goals of clients, aiming to collaborate on practical strategies that support recovery and meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Kelly James-Fraser integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy into her work, each offering distinct tools for online treatment. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and collaboration, helping clients explore their values and goals while feeling heard and respected; it is well suited to relationship, identity, and life-transition concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be particularly helpful for strong emotional responses, relationship conflict, and impulsive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. Kelly will work with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical benefits for busy or geographically dispersed clients. These options increase flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow ongoing access to licensed professionals and therapists who can provide consistent support across different formats.