About Shirley

Shirley Fraser is a licensed clinical social worker & therapist with a masters in social work from UCONN who is dedicated to helping her clients of all ages to heal from trauma that has impacted their quality of life.

Working as a therapist since 2011, she’s helped hundreds of people to find their strengths even in difficult situations. In 2016 she opened her own practice, where she sees clients from children to adults, focusing on ages 11 through about 70 who have experienced traumatic events in their past and may be suffering from PTSD. She has recently begun exploring alternative healing methods including energy work, naturopathy and intuitive practices to support her clients with a more holistic approach to their healing.

As a trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapist, she is non-judgemental and cares deeply about her clients, never seeing you as broken or just a victim of your circumstance. Empathetic and warm with a silly sarcastic side, she often uses humor and draws on personal experiences to help her clients feel more comfortable and safe to express themselves freely.

Her aim is to help you to integrate your past into who you are now, so you don’t feel the need to numb or hide it away. She believes that we can draw strength from what happens to us, ultimately being able to move forward

Shirley believes that everyone has the power to heal themselves, and she uses her skills to help people tap into their own inner wisdom and healing power. She integrates different techniques into each session including:

• Spiritual/energetic counseling: Shirley offers one-on-one sessions to help you understand your spiritual path and connect with your higher self. As a D-codes student she weaves different energetic and holistic techniques into her work as a means to support each individual as a whole.
• Reiki: Reiki is a form of energy healing that can help to reduce stress, pain, and anxiety.
• Depression and anxiety counseling: Shirley offers support and guidance to help you overcome depression and anxiety.
• Trauma counseling: Shirley offers support and guidance to help you heal from the effects of trauma.

Shirley believes that everyone is unique, and she tailors her approach to each individual client. She is committed to helping you find your own path to healing and transformation.

If you are ready to start your journey to healing, please contact Shirley today. She would be honored to help you on your path.

Sessions take place online and are approximately 45 minutes in length.