Victor Fraser LCSW | Professional Psychotherapy Services

I work with adults who are outwardly functional but internally overwhelmed — emotionally reactive, stuck in repetitive relationship patterns, or quietly exhausted by holding it together.

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My clinical focus

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Much of my work is with individuals in recovery and those closely impacted by addiction, where substance use or compulsive behaviors are not the core problem but a way of managing deeper emotional turmoil.

 

Therapy focuses on understanding and stabilizing the inner world — self-esteem, resentments, shame, anxiety, and long-standing narratives about oneself and others — so that life becomes more manageable and relationships more workable.

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I'm often a good fit if you are...​

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• emotionally reactive and tired of repeating the same patterns

• struggling to let go of substances or compulsive behaviors despite the impact on your life

• carrying resentment, shame, or anxiety that runs your life internally

• in recovery (or recovery-adjacent) and wanting deeper emotional sobriety

• intellectually aware but still struggling to change what you do in the moment

• willing to engage consistently and take an active role in therapy

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​How I work

 

My approach is structured, relational, and practical. I draw from DBT, CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness-based work, with an emphasis on:

• slowing things down when emotions spike

• increasing distress tolerance and emotional range

• clarifying what you actually want (versus what you’re reacting to)

• translating insight into behavior change

• working directly with shame, anger, resentment, and avoidance

This is active, engaged therapy rather than open-ended venting. Most sessions include a combination of processing, pattern-mapping, and skills-based work.

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What therapy can help with

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People come to me for support with:

• emotional volatility and interpersonal conflict

• anxiety, shame, and chronic self-criticism

• trauma history and unresolved relational wounds

• early recovery, relapse dynamics, and emotional sobriety

• relationship repair, trust issues, and intimacy blocks

• compulsive behaviors used to regulate emotion

If you’re unsure whether your situation fits, you can reach out through the Contact page.

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I offer private-pay psychotherapy. I do not accept insurance, but can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement across all major insurers. See the new patient guide for more.