Althea Fraser, LCSW

Therapist in Florida

Althea Fraser is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who centers her practice on practical, evidence-informed methods.

License SW21965 · Florida Expires March 2027
NPI 1568014017 · national registry
Experience and languages 4+ years in practice English

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About Althea

Althea Fraser is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who centers her practice on practical, evidence-informed methods. She emphasizes clear goals and steady progress while keeping conversation direct and kind. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and move at a pace that feels manageable.

She brings four years of professional experience and works from approaches that include Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.

Background and approach

Her work often addresses anxiety, stress, self-esteem, grief, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She also helps with career stress and intimacy-related issues. Althea supports people facing complex family dynamics, such as blended family challenges, caregiver strain, and communication problems.

She has experience with divorce and separation, infidelity, and end-of-life concerns including hospice and bereavement matters. Other areas she addresses include eating and food-related issues, hoarding, and guilt or shame. Her style is collaborative and straightforward.

She helps clients set small, concrete goals and practices to try between sessions. Mindfulness tools and cognitive techniques are mixed in to reduce unhelpful thinking and increase coping skills. Althea is licensed in Florida as an LCSW.

Sessions are available in English and are offered through a range of online formats. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps pair a person with the best scheduling option.

Credentials

LCSW (Florida): License SW21965 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1568014017 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Althea lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Grief
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Althea names

These are the approaches Althea names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.

Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online relationship and life work

Gottman Method focuses on improving how people communicate and manage conflict. It uses specific, skill-based practices to help reduce destructive arguments and build positive interactions in day-to-day life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current feelings and behavior and helps people build safer ways of relating to others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and the concerns that matter most. Together they decide whether to use Gottman-informed exercises, attachment-focused conversations, cognitive tools, or a mix of techniques to meet those goals.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and have longer conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for those who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, coaching-style prompts, or when a short update fits the day. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other commitments.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She supports people dealing with anxiety, stress, grief, low self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Career transitions and coping with life changes are also common focuses.

What is the therapist's approach and style in sessions?

The approach is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness practices. Conversations aim to set clear, doable steps between sessions.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has four years of professional experience working with a range of life stressors and relationship challenges. That experience informs a straightforward, supportive style.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

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

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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