- 30 years experience
- Trauma and addiction
- Person-centered approach
About Dorothy
Dorothy Frazier is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of practice in New York. She brings long experience working with trauma, addictions, anxiety, and relationship concerns. Dorothy aims to make the first step easier for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
Her career includes clinical research on trauma both in the United States and abroad, and clinical training at Columbia University. She has worked in inpatient psychiatric settings, employee assistance programs, correctional facilities, and outpatient clinics, and has provided services to professional athletes in the NFL.
Dorothy uses straightforward, person-focused methods to help people manage stress, panic, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress. She helps clients address communication problems, control issues, and the emotional fallout of divorce or infidelity. Practical coping skills and clearer thinking are common goals in her work.
She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, loneliness, immigration challenges, hoarding, and intellectual disability-related concerns. Her practice includes coaching around life purpose and self-love in addition to clinical concerns.
In sessions she creates an open, nonjudgmental space for talking through difficult feelings. Dorothy works collaboratively with each person to set goals and choose strategies that fit their needs and pace.
People who prefer direct, experienced guidance and an emphasis on real-world tools may find her approach helpful. Before starting, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details when they sign up.
How Client-Centered Care and EMDR Translate Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead. The therapist creates a respectful space, reflects what the person says, and helps them find their own direction. This approach is useful for people who want empathy and a collaborative pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. It uses practical exercises and small behavior changes to ease anxiety, panic, and stress. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps reduce the intensity of traumatic memories through guided processing and bilateral stimulation techniques; it is often used for post-traumatic stress and related symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend methods that match the person's needs. That decision is shared and can change as progress is made.
Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking since the original biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins on a day off, or make attending sessions from different locations more practical. Talk with the therapist about what will fit into daily life and scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style emphasizes a client-centered approach that puts the person first. Sessions also draw on cognitive behavioral tools and EMDR when appropriate to the goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 30 years of professional experience, including research and work across inpatient, outpatient, correctional, and corporate settings.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
The clinician holds NY LCSW-R and practices in New York.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does the therapist offer?
Please confirm current session formats and options before booking, as the listed biography does not specify formats.
How does payment 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 working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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