- Grief and loss
- Blended family issues
- CBT and mindfulness
About Althea
Althea Fraser is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with four years of experience. She focuses on grief, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, stress, and coping with life changes. She also lists blended family issues among her additional focus areas, along with caregiving stress and end-of-life concerns.
She works from a straightforward, client-centered stance that treats the person as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Common topics include relationship strain, loyalty conflicts in blended households, managing stress, and rebuilding self-esteem after loss or separation.
Her background emphasizes cognitive behavioral ideas alongside attachment-informed work and mindfulness practices. That means conversations often examine patterns of thought and behavior, how early relationship experiences shape current reactions, and simple attention exercises to reduce reactivity. She also uses elements of the Gottman Method for relationship communication when that is relevant.
In a meeting with her, a typical session includes reviewing recent events, identifying one or two concrete goals, and trying out small, doable strategies. Sessions can include role-played conversations or guided breath work depending on the issue. The approach aims to be practical and readable on a phone during a busy week.
People seeking help with stepfamily adjustments, co-parenting challenges, or the stress of caregiving often find the focus here is on real-world solutions. To begin, the site process asks for a short questionnaire and a first appointment can be scheduled afterward.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy here looks at how early relationship patterns influence current interactions and emotional responses. In practice this means noticing recurring relationship themes and testing different ways of connecting that feel more effective.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. Online sessions use simple exercises to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try alternative responses that reduce anxiety or improve mood.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment noticing. These are short skills that can be practiced between sessions to manage stress in daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide whether attachment ideas, CBT tools, mindfulness exercises, or Gottman-based communication practices fit a client's goals. Plans are adjusted as needs and preferences become clearer.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists can use video for conversational work, or alternative formats if those are offered and suit the client's schedule.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with grief, anxiety, stress, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, intimacy-related problems, career changes, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include blended family issues, caregiving stress, attachment issues, and end-of-life counseling.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment ideas, mindfulness, and elements of the Gottman Method for communication. Sessions aim to set clear goals and try small, concrete strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She holds an LCSW and has four years of professional experience working in Florida. That experience includes work with grief, relationship strain, and caregiver stress.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and provides services from that state. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English to clients located in the applicable jurisdiction.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify exact formats. The platform matching step will list the formats offered for scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time according to the service terms.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.