Kelly James-Fraser, LPC

Kelly James-Fraser is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Georgia with over 10 years of clinical experience. She has spent much of her career supporting people who have faced depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship stress. Her background includes work with children, young adults, and veterans, and she has extensive experience with clients who have survived physical or emotional abuse.

Before private practice, Kelly provided inpatient care for people with chronic severe mental illness and worked on a forensic unit with court-ordered patients. She has also worked with the Department of Corrections providing therapy and parole evaluations. Those roles gave her exposure to a wide range of complex presentations and safety-focused settings.

Kelly’s in-session style centers on a person-centered approach that keeps the client’s priorities in view. She uses practical, solution-focused dialogue and draws from a mix of methods to match what each person needs. Sessions aim to be straightforward and grounded in day-to-day coping skills.

She commonly addresses concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and aging and geriatric issues among other challenges. Kelly also supports people dealing with relationship strain, identity and sexual health topics, and career or parenting stress.

Kelly invites collaboration on treatment goals and adapts plans as circumstances change. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities, offering a supportive space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and reflects what matters most. It helps people clarify goals and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends acceptance and change skills and emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication for people with intense emotions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest methods that fit. Plans can be adjusted as progress is made or new issues arise, so the work stays focused on what helps you in daily life.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions convenient for fitting therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Online work can also make it easier to keep shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and meet during a lunch break or between other commitments. Licensed professionals tailor pacing, skill practice, and homework to how clients prefer to engage, whether they want focused skill-building or more open-ended conversation.