- Person-centered approach
- Solution-focused sessions
- Trauma-informed focus
About Kelly
Kelly James-Fraser is a counselor licensed in Georgia with over 10 years of clinical experience. She is an LPC and has spent much of her career helping people who are coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. Kelly often meets people who are facing major life changes and difficult emotions and focuses on practical ways to move forward.
Her background includes inpatient work with people who have chronic and severe mental illness. She has provided therapy on forensic and crisis units and has worked with veterans and young adults affected by PTSD. She has also done parole evaluations for the Department of Corrections and worked in a group private practice.
Kelly uses a person-centered, solution-focused style in sessions. That means she pays attention to each person's goals and adjusts the conversation and plan to fit what the person needs. She blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, dialectical behavior tools, and emotion-focused work depending on the situation.
In sessions she aims to be practical and direct while staying respectful and warm. She helps people name patterns, try new coping skills, and practice different ways of communicating. Common concerns she sees include codependency, grief, parenting stress, substance issues, and problems with self-esteem.
Her work has included supporting people after physical or emotional trauma and assisting those navigating chronic illness, caregiver stress, and sexual wellness topics. Kelly invites people to explore realistic steps for change and to build skills that fit their daily lives.
How these approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says. It helps people feel heard and supports their ability to find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to manage intense feelings and relationship patterns.Picking the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process may include trying different tools and checking in about what helps.
Confirm the current online session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that video or phone sessions let them practice skills between meetings and apply changes directly to daily routines. Licensed professionals will discuss scheduling and the practical details when you begin.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kelly commonly address?
Kelly works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, grief, parenting strain, and career or life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and solution-focused, meaning sessions focus on the person's goals and practical steps. She mixes in techniques from different approaches to match each person's needs.
What is her clinical background?
She has over 10 years of experience including inpatient work with chronic mental illness, crisis care for children, forensic units, parole evaluations, and practice with veterans and young adults facing PTSD.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Georgia and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kelly?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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