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Elizabeth Fraser

Elizabeth Fraser

LCSW Virginia

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Practical, person-centered support for everyday struggles

  • Strengths-based approach
  • Skills and reflection
  • English and Spanish

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Fraser is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people find clearer footing during hard times. She focuses on listening first and then working with each person to build on strengths. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at small changes that make daily life easier.

She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to shape sessions around what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. Mindfulness practices are added to help with stress, sleep, and managing strong emotions.

Fraser has eight years of experience in many settings. That background includes outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, inpatient programs, and federal programs. Those roles inform a flexible style that adapts to the situation a person brings.

Common concerns she addresses include stress and anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and issues around identity and self-esteem. She also supports people with ADHD, eating and sleeping concerns, compassion fatigue, and career or life-purpose questions.

Sessions may combine practical skills, problem-focused steps, and space to process feelings. She speaks English and Spanish and practices in Virginia. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

How Client-Centered and CBT Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship and following the client's priorities. In practice this means sessions begin by asking what matters most and then shaping the work around those goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes to feel better. Mindfulness Therapy brings simple attention and relaxation exercises to manage stress, sleep, and strong feelings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying different techniques and checking in regularly to see what helps most.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by making scheduling simpler and cutting travel time. Short check-ins or longer weekly sessions can be arranged to match work, school, or caregiving routines. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between sessions and bring real-life situations into conversation.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Virginia

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns are addressed here?

Work often focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and identity issues. Additional areas include ADHD, caregiver stress, body image, and social anxiety.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Sessions are client-centered, meaning the therapist shapes work around each person's needs and goals. Techniques from CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused work are used as appropriate.

What is the therapist's background with different settings?

She has eight years of experience working in outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, inpatient programs, and federal programs. That variety informs a flexible, practical approach.

What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

Elizabeth Fraser holds the LCSW credential and practices in Virginia. The credential is written as LCSW.

Are sessions available in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing should be checked during the matching and scheduling steps.

How do I begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

Elizabeth Fraser

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