Kelly James-Fraser, LPC

Therapist · Georgia · 10+ years of experience

Experienced counselor focusing on practical change

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Person-centered care
Solution-focused steps
Trauma-informed work

About Kelly

Kelly James-Fraser is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with more than 10 years of experience. She has spent much of her career helping people who have faced trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship stress. Kelly has worked across inpatient settings and community practice, bringing that background into each session.

She began by providing care in inpatient units for people with serious, persistent mental health conditions and children in crisis. Her work has also included therapy in forensic settings, evaluations for the Department of Corrections, and practice with veterans and young adults. Those roles shaped how she responds to intense or complex situations.

Kelly uses a person-centered style and focuses on practical solutions. Sessions are tailored to each person's situation and goals. She draws on a mix of methods to help people feel steadier and find workable steps forward.

Typical concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, and relationship and intimacy issues. Additional areas she supports people with include caregiving strain, chronic illness, body image, attachment and abandonment concerns, and navigating blended family dynamics.

Kelly aims for direct, respectful work that helps people notice change. She meets people where they are and builds a plan that fits their life and priorities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship 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 issues Body 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 counselingImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purpose Men's issues Midlife 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 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

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

How her approaches fit with online therapy

Kelly commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) elements in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and shaping sessions around the person's priorities, which helps when people need empathy and steady support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors to test small changes that can reduce anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kelly will review your goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs evolve.

Specific session formats are not listed in her biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time so people can meet from wherever they are. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT skills to remote meetings, using exercises and homework that fit daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Kelly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction-related issues, grief, parenting and career challenges, and other areas listed in her specialties.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is person-centered and solution-focused. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs and works toward practical steps people can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has about 10 years of clinical experience, including inpatient work with chronic mental illness, forensic units, Department of Corrections evaluations, and several outpatient practice settings.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Georgia.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

How do I get started if I want to work with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.