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Althea Fraser, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Althea is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Althea. View 21 reviews
Great news, Althea is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

I am thankful and grateful to have a caring and empathetic yet very honest therapist . Althea is truly a blessing to me. She has helped me as I go through and process all that life has thrown at me. She reminds me that God is still in control and I will come out on the other side.

Reviewed November 2024

Friendly, smiling, encouraging

Reviewed November 2024

More about Althea

  • 4 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am licensed in Florida with 8 years of professional work experience. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I use an Integrative Counseling approach, with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Therapy. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

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 Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-love Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Althea Fraser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568014017.

  • LCSW · Florida · SW21965 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Althea Fraser

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

21 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Thank you Amazing Recommend Caring Comfortable Empathetic Helped Listens Great listener

I am thankful and grateful to have a caring and empathetic yet very honest therapist . Althea is truly a blessing to me. She has helped me as I go through and process all that life has thrown at me. She reminds me that God is still in control and I will come out on the other side.

Reviewed November 2024

Friendly, smiling, encouraging

Reviewed November 2024

A very sweet lady, and she makes the conversations very personable and connected.

Reviewed September 2024

Althea is so kind, understanding, and empathetic. This is my first time ever trying therapy and she has made it such a wonderful transition for me. I feel comfortable talking with her and feel as though she genuinely cares.

Reviewed September 2024

She has been a godsend to me and my family. I have been to therapy for most of my life and started thinking they get paid too much to do nothing. I sometimes felt uncomfortable or uncared for by some and even misunderstood by others which I thought was odd. And the worst part was even feeling "unliked" . I felt like I wouldn't find a therapist who wouldn't give up on me after a while. Than, I found Althea and I feel like she's saving my life one day at a time. This almost "texting" way of therapy I'm not used to and I feel like since we always stay in constant communication, she never misses a beat which makes it so much easier and less stressful for me as a client. She actually wants to know about my day everyday and wants to talk to me and it makes me feel like I actually have a friend more than just a therapist. Like someone cares about me and how I actually feel. Than, when we have outer sessions, she's not wondering what's been going on the whole week and me having to waste time explaining everything because she already knows and has been preparing for me. I am so relieved to have met her and think this was one of the biggest blessings in my life. And the best thing is she's Christian, so she always helps me walk by faith which is groundbreaking for me and very important. I cannot possibly thank her enough and this is only the beginning!!!

Reviewed August 2024

Athena is amazing! She has helped me through so much already!

Reviewed August 2024

Althea is a great listener and very patient!

Reviewed July 2024

Althea, is a gifted therapist , her ability to listen and address the issues and concerns that had me join BetterHelp were immediate. She also identified underlaying issues and quickly set me in a positive and healthy track . She’s also a strong Christian who doesn’t compromise her faith and is scripturally sound and spiritually knowledgeable . No judgment just Christ centered love, mercy and grace . She’s a blessings . Thank you Althea.

Reviewed June 2024

Althea has been a great inspirational help to me. She reaches out even when I may not respond in a timely manner. She is caring and compassionate. I enjoy her sessions and her faith reminds me to trust God. I highly recommend this woman of faith to those that need help believing again. Thank you so much Althea it is nice knowing that you are here to help me through some of the most challenging times of my life. She provides information for what you are dealing with. I like having the homework/worksheets to reflect on. God bless you and your family Althea. I look forward to more sessions with you. Thank you!

Reviewed May 2024

Althea is a wonderfully patience, kind, and genuine person she makes you feel understood and gives practical steps on how to improve your situation. I would recommend her to others. She’s stellar and I wish her continued success.

Reviewed May 2024

Althea is fantastic. She’s everything you could ask of a therapist. I’m actually shocked as how good of an experience it has been so far. I also really appreciate that she does Saturday sessions

Reviewed March 2024

She is awesome I like her style of helping! I down feel bad after speaking with her

Reviewed March 2024

Althea is such a good listener and quickly understands my concerns and offers very helpful advice.

Reviewed February 2024

Althea is great! I highly recommend her to any Christian who is looking for a therapist who is an active listener.

Reviewed February 2024

Ms. Althea has been a great help. I have been able to share things with her and she listened to me. I am hopeful that she will be able to hep me address the years of trauma I have experienced. She gave me an assignment to create boundaries which are needed and that self care is so necessary. She also gave me information about a women’s support group. She reached out to check on me and I appreciated that because I had a rough emotional day. Thank you Ms. Althea

Reviewed January 2024

Great 1st session with her! Looking forward to more

Reviewed January 2024

Althea is amazing and listens to understand and give insightful advice. I'm looking forward to our next session.

Reviewed January 2024

A great listener and cares about your well-being. Supportive and gives quality solutions to help what you’re going through!

Reviewed January 2024

Ms. Althea is a very beautiful and special therapist. She listens and allows you the space to move in your own pace . She is very humbled in recognizing that her therapy is not hers but the Lord’s and always prays before the session to make sure it stays that way. For my Christian sister and brothers that wants to make sure the biblical truth is apart of their therapy she is the way to go!

Reviewed December 2023

I felt comfortable with Althea immediately. She is like a mother figure with wise soft advice and a great listening ear.

Reviewed November 2023

Amazing God fearing woman. You’re lucky if you match up.

Reviewed November 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Althea Fraser offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Althea Fraser works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Althea Fraser speak?

Althea Fraser speaks English.

How many years of experience does Althea Fraser have?

Althea Fraser has 4 years of experience.

Where is Althea Fraser licensed to practice?

Althea Fraser is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Althea Fraser accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Althea Fraser does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Althea Fraser offer?

Althea Fraser offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Althea Fraser?

Althea Fraser can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Althea Fraser?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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