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Tzipora Frager

Therapist

Tzipora Frager

LCSW-C

Maryland · 24+ years of experience

Compassionate care for stress and relationships

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Step 1

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction support
  • Family concerns

About Tzipora

Tzipora Frager is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with 24 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, depression, relationship tension, and family conflict. She aims to make the first step into therapy easier for people who feel uncertain or overwhelmed.

Her sessions focus on listening carefully and building a calm, nonjudgmental space. She encourages clear talk about thoughts and feelings and works at a pace the client prefers. The goal is practical change rather than labels or long explanations.

Over two decades in practice have exposed her to many kinds of concerns, including attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care matters, and caregiving stress. She has also supported people facing chronic illness, aging challenges, autism and Asperger syndrome, and issues like codependency and communication problems.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She and the client set goals together and try out small, manageable steps between sessions. Progress is tracked in simple terms so people can see what is changing.

Tzipora works from Maryland and holds the LCSW-C credential, which is listed as LCSW-C (Maryland). Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Step 2

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

Maryland

Languages

English

Step 3

How evidence-based techniques can help in online work

Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real problems and practical strategies. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new ways of thinking and behaving, which can ease anxiety and depression. Behavioral methods add small, doable actions to daily life to reduce avoidance and build confidence, which is useful for stress, addiction concerns, and relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work together with the client to identify goals and try methods that match those goals and the client's preferences. That collaborative process includes regular check-ins to adjust what is working and what needs changing.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. They can also let people use quieter surroundings, avoid camera use when preferred, or choose a shorter meeting when a full session is hard to schedule. Licensed professionals tailor the mix of techniques and session length to what helps each person reach their goals.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Tzipora supports people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship strain, and family conflict. She also works with related issues such as attachment, abandonment, caregiving stress, and chronic illness challenges.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Her approach is direct and collaborative, creating a nonjudgmental space for open talk. She focuses on setting clear goals and trying practical steps clients can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 24 years of professional work experience helping people with a wide range of mental health and relationship concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

The therapist holds the LCSW-C credential, listed as LCSW-C (Maryland), and practices in Maryland.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with this therapist?

This therapist does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Scheduling happens through the site after completing the matching questionnaire.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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