Chris Fraser, MSW, LISW
Chris Fraser is the owner of Positive Path Counseling based in Dublin, Ohio
He’s also the author of Freedom: How Teens Can Use Mindful Compassion to Thrive in a Chaotic World and Grow a Purpose-driven Life.
Since 1996, he has served a variety of individual clients, couples, and families in both public and private settings. Chris has a passion for and an expertise in helping children, teens, and adults develop compassionate mind skills and how to use these skills to be the best versions of themselves.
Chris has nearly 30 years of experience and training in…
family therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and CompassionFocused Therapy (CFT). He works primarily from an authentic pairing of CFT and ACT. Chris has been very fortunate to have trained with the creators of these therapeutic approaches and speaks on these topics locally, nationally, and internationally.
Credentials & Accomplishments:
30 years of clinical experience; Founder of Positive Path Counseling (2011)
TEDxColumbus Speaker: “Paying Attention” (2013)
Adjunct Instructor, The Ohio State University, College of Social Work (2004-Present)
International presenter at 11 ACBS World Conferences (Association of Contextual Behavioral Science) (2015-2026)
Author of Freedom: How Teens Can Use Mindful Compassion to Thrive in a Chaotic World (2019)
Contributing author, “Hero’s Journey in Psychotherapy,” Springer Encyclopedia of Heroism Studies (2024)
Grant-funded trainer for 988 & CareLine Crisis Workers through the Ohio State University (2024-2025)
Upcoming book in development: Compassion for Neuromagnificence
“We are all children of the earth that just showed up here — small little ones needing warmth, safety, and love. So let’s hold each other close knowing we all just want to be loved and seen. Put down the inner critic’s pen that writes the lists of what’s not right with you. Befriend yourself and pick up compassion. A much better life awaits if you do. Start right now with a slow breath and a smile for that beautiful manifestation of life we call YOU!””
More about Chris…
Chris loves the outdoors. He feels most at home running on wooded nature trails, swimming, downhill skiing, listening to music, dancing around the house with his wife, Heather, reading, traveling, and meeting amazing new people.