- 30 years experience
- Focus on anxiety
- Research and teaching
About Dorothy
Dorothy Frazier is a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience. She trained at Columbia University and has worked in many settings, including inpatient psychiatric care, employee assistance programs, prison systems, and outpatient clinics. Dorothy also teaches and has contributed to research on trauma.
She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, and trauma and abuse. She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help clients manage intense reactions like panic and anxiety. Sessions aim to identify what is getting in the way and build skills for everyday life.
Dorothy draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in each person’s experience. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thinking and behavior that worsen distress. For clients with traumatic memories, she incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as one possible approach.
Her background includes supervising clinicians and presenting on trauma, addiction, and how trauma shows up across genders and ages. She has provided services to varied populations, including professional athletes, and has lectured and published on trauma-related topics.
In sessions she works to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult feelings. She encourages realistic goals and small steps toward change. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule appointments based on therapist availability.
Approaches That Guide Online Sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and adapting to what each person needs. It focuses on understanding the client’s experience and helping them feel heard so they can consider change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, panic, and stress.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is an approach some people use to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity. It is generally used with trauma-related concerns and can be discussed as part of a treatment plan when appropriate.
Choosing the right combination of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which approaches to try and adjust the plan over time based on progress.
If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, and EMDR techniques for remote sessions so the work remains focused on real-life problems and practical coping skills.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dorothy address in therapy?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a practical, client-centered style that focuses on the person’s needs and goals while teaching skills to manage symptoms.
How long has she practiced and what is her background?
She has 30 years of professional experience, including clinical work, supervision, teaching, and trauma research.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the NY LCSW-R credential and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.