Dorothy Frazier

Dorothy Frazier is a New York LCSW-R with 30 years of professional experience. She has researched trauma in the United States and abroad and completed clinical training at Columbia University. Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, and trauma and abuse, and she lists life purpose as a focus.

Over three decades she has worked in a variety of settings. These include inpatient psychiatric facilities, employee assistance programs, prison systems, and outpatient programs. She has also provided services to professional athletes in the NFL and has lectured on trauma, mental illness, and addiction.

Dorothy uses methods such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and EMDR in her sessions. She combines these approaches with psychoeducation and elements of psychodrama when appropriate. Her approach aims to help people reduce symptoms and develop practical coping skills.

She has served in supervisory roles and contributed to research on trauma, including co-authored work. Dorothy also teaches as an adjunct professor, which keeps her connected to current studies and clinical practice. Her background spans both clinical work and academic contribution.

People who are unsure what comes next often begin by talking about immediate problems first. Dorothy focuses on clear steps people can take, from addressing panic and anxiety to working through relationship and control issues. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says to clarify goals and feelings. This approach helps when someone feels stuck and needs a space to sort out priorities and next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, and stress because it emphasizes tools people can use between sessions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method some clinicians use to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories by working with how those memories are processed. It is commonly applied to post-traumatic stress and trauma-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Dorothy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made, and she uses a mix of strategies when that seems most helpful.

The profile does not specify available session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commutes, or have shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing which format suits daily life is part of the initial planning with a therapist.