- Stress and anxiety
- Everyday thinking
- Practical steps
About Tzipora
Tzipora Frager is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, family conflicts, and depression. She uses a straightforward, compassionate approach to make starting therapy easier. She encourages people to take the first step and acknowledges that asking for help can be a hard decision.
In sessions she creates an open setting where thoughts and feelings can be talked through without judgment. Conversations focus on everyday habits and patterns of thinking that affect mood and behavior. She helps clients spot unhelpful thinking and try small changes that can lighten daily strain.
Her work often addresses core relationship and family issues, including attachment concerns, communication problems, blended family dynamics, and codependency. She also supports people coping with illness, caregiver stress, adoption and foster-care histories, and challenges related to aging.
With many years of practice in Maryland, she draws on experience rather than a single technique. Sessions aim to be practical and down-to-earth, with clear steps you can use between visits. She encourages clients to ask questions and shape the focus of their work together.
To begin, follow the Start Therapy link and complete the short matching questionnaire. Scheduling happens according to therapist availability, and subscriptions can be canceled at any time if your plans change.
In sessions she creates an open setting where thoughts and feelings can be talked through without judgment. Conversations focus on everyday habits and patterns of thinking that affect mood and behavior. She helps clients spot unhelpful thinking and try small changes that can lighten daily strain.
Her work often addresses core relationship and family issues, including attachment concerns, communication problems, blended family dynamics, and codependency. She also supports people coping with illness, caregiver stress, adoption and foster-care histories, and challenges related to aging.
With many years of practice in Maryland, she draws on experience rather than a single technique. Sessions aim to be practical and down-to-earth, with clear steps you can use between visits. She encourages clients to ask questions and shape the focus of their work together.
To begin, follow the Start Therapy link and complete the short matching questionnaire. Scheduling happens according to therapist availability, and subscriptions can be canceled at any time if your plans change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
Approaches that focus on thoughts and everyday habits
Two common evidence-based approaches help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and routine behaviors. Cognitive-style techniques focus on spotting patterns of thought that increase worry or low mood, then testing and changing those thoughts to reduce their impact. Behavioral-focused techniques concentrate on everyday habits and activities, helping clients try small, manageable changes to improve mood, energy, and relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adjust the plan as progress is made and priorities shift.
Session options are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit more easily into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to keep regular check-ins. It can also allow shorter or more frequent touchpoints when that better supports day-to-day habit change. Ask about scheduling and the specific session formats offered when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and depression, plus related issues like attachment, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
Sessions are conversational and practical. The focus is on everyday thoughts and habits and on trying small changes that fit daily life.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has 24 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are the credential and location details?
The therapist holds an LCSW-C license in Maryland and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.