Carrie Fraser , LMFT

Carrie Fraser is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 28 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, self-esteem struggles, and life changes. Carrie works with concerns related to relationships, intimacy, trauma, and issues common in women’s lives. She uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people name what’s happening and decide what to try next. Sessions are collaborative; clients set goals and Carrie supports progress using approaches that fit each person. She draws on experience with addiction recovery, crisis management, and spiritual concerns to meet people where they are. Carrie blends client-centered care with goal-focused tools so sessions feel both warm and useful. She offers strategies for managing mood, reducing anxiety, and handling anger or conflict. People also work on communication, boundaries, and rebuilding after loss or major life changes. Her work includes support for career stress, compassion fatigue, body image struggles, blended family challenges, and caregiving strain. She also addresses issues such as codependency, commitment worries, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. Conversations may include practical steps, homework, or motivational coaching when helpful. Carrie practices in Tennessee as an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She provides services in English and uses a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Starting is a matter of completing a short questionnaire and scheduling a time to begin.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own answers. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps clarify values and goals. This approach is useful for improving self-esteem, handling life transitions, and building confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into smaller parts. It offers practical exercises and short-term tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change patterns that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people resolve uncertainty about change, often used in work around addictions and behavior change. Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try methods that match those needs. Plans are adjusted over time so therapy stays relevant and focused on real-life steps. Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video lets people see facial cues for deeper conversation. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier to schedule. Chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins, coaching-style support, or when a shorter exchange is helpful.