- Person-centered approach
- Solution-focused work
- Trauma-informed care
About Kelly
Kelly James-Fraser is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with over 10 years of clinical experience. She began her career working with children, young adults, and veterans, and has substantial experience supporting people with post-traumatic stress concerns.
She has helped people facing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting stress, and career challenges. Kelly has a long history of working with those who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. Her background also includes care for chronic and severe mental health needs.
Kelly's work history spans inpatient settings, forensic units, and correctional facilities. She has provided therapy and parole evaluations for the Department of Corrections. She has also worked in group private practice serving children, adolescents, young adults, couples, and veterans.
Her approach is person-centered and solution-focused. That means sessions start from what matters to the individual and move toward practical steps that fit their life. Kelly combines techniques from several methods to tailor the plan to each person.
Clients can expect a collaborative style that balances listening with concrete strategies. She aims to help people manage symptoms, navigate life changes, and build clearer communication and coping skills over time.
Approaches used in online work and how they help
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding from the client's perspective. It helps people feel heard and guides the conversation by following what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skill-building in areas like emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication. It often helps when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before to find the best fit. That conversation is collaborative and can shift as needs change.
For online therapy specifics, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make scheduling easier and cut down travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, eliminate commute stress, or let someone choose a session style that matches their energy level. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches effectively to remote sessions when the format fits the client's needs.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kelly commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship struggles, parenting issues, addictions, grief, and many related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is Kelly's therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and solution-focused, tailoring sessions to what the person brings and using practical steps to move forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kelly has 10 years of experience working in a range of settings including inpatient units, forensic care, corrections, and group practice.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Kelly?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.