William Fraker

Therapist

Offers Online Sessions

LCSW

Male

I grew up with curiosity and befuddlement in equal measures. Only in college did I begin to trust in my ability to think and pursue a path that led to graduate work and training as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). Those training experiences included service as a hospital chaplain and the personal oceans of grief and loss. As an intern at a Veterans Administration's behavioral health clinic, and how war and chronic mental illness crossed paths daily to challenge patients, already isolated, even in their own families. As an exchange fellow in the Royal Edinburgh Hospital (Scotland) and as a member of an experiential workshop in group dynamics at the Tavistock Institute (London), I learned to think not just with my head, but also with my gut. My post-MSW career began at a state mental hospital, before transitioning to a clinical associate in the department of psychiatry at Duke, where I introduced medical students and psychiatric interns to group and family work for patients in significant emotional crisis. Despite the externals, it took a lot of work to learn to sit and be with an individual, group, or family in a therapeutic fashion. Over further years, I directed both chemical dependence and behavioral health intensive outpatient programs - continuing to be amazed at those life travelers who changed and became more open to the positive possibilities of their unique lives. As a group therapist and in private practice, I have witnessed and welcomed the risk to accept personal chaos and assistance as a step towards the integration of joy and increased confidence. I'm convinced therapy, with studied guidance, can offer verifiable growth.

Who might be a good fit for William ?

William Fraker may support individuals who want to explore grief, trauma, or life transitions through a humanistic and relational-informed lens. His approach integrates mindfulness, existential reflection, and group dynamics, offering space for clients to engage with personal challenges while fostering growth and resilience.

More About William Fraker

Practice/Network Information

William Fraker is featured on Psych Hub through our partnership with Sondermind.

Top Specialties

ADHD Addiction Anxiety Autism Depression Dissociative Disorders Family Conflict Grief Life Transitions Other Physical Health Condition Sex / Intimacy Issues Spirituality Stress Trauma and PTSD

Available In

Virginia

Treatment Methods

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Humanistic Internal Family Systems (IFS) Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Motivational Interviewing Multi-systemic Therapy (MST) Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Reintegration Therapy Relational Somatic Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

Ages Treated

Middle Age (40 - 64) Older Adult (65+) Young Adult (18-39)

Languages Spoken

English

License Information

LCSW

Insurance and Fees

Insurance or Payments Accepted

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CareFirst Kaiser VNPN Self Pay Aetna United Health Care Cigna Centivo Decent OccuNet Prime Health Unity Preferred Network Anthem ClaimDOC

FAQs

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William takes multiple insurance plans including CareFirst , Kaiser and more.

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