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Michele Frakt, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression
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About me

I have been a psychotherapist for over 18 years and I have worked with all walks of life. I have developed programs for the elderly, young children, individuals who struggle with substance issues, sexually abused adults and children and people whom have struggled with various types of trauma. Regardless of the issue all my clients require and deserve validation and unconditional care. I am very passionate with regard to finding creative ways to help people gain the confidence needed to help themselves. My motto for life is that life is not just surviving but thriving.

I have received multiple awards for humanistic beliefs and practice. My educational years were all met with high honors and scholarships. I was appointed the first ever health systems specialist designation for my work with nursing homes at the New York State Department of health as a quality of life was to me of the highest importance. I work with physical coaching, nature mindfulness training and positive affirmations for my own self-care and I share these techniques with my clients.

I come from a strengths perspective and I believe in the power of self-love. No one therapeutic model works for everyone as we are all unique. I listen and collaborate with my clients in order to help them achieve their highest self. I work with reading and writing tools and I know that behavior change, although challenging, will lead to positive changes in the mind, body and soul. What life throws at us does not define us it is what we do to overcome that creates our greatest achievements.

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Professional experience

22yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression

Additional areas of focus: Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Emptiness, First Responder Issues, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Post-traumatic Stress, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Workplace Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

NY LCSW 080845

NJ LCSW 44SC05847100

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michele Frakt. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Michele is a wonderful therapist. Her warm personality and sense of humor made me feel comfortable and able to open up easily during sessions. In addition to helping me manage my stress and anxiety issues, she is helping me address much needed improvements with my self-care. I highly recommend Michele.

Written on Mar 05, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Dr. Frakt is a great therapist, extremely knowledgeable, very understanding and accommodating, and makes me feel totally comfortable. I’ve only had a few sessions but feel like I can really open up to her, which is not something that comes easy to me.

Written on Jan 05, 2023 after therapy with Michele for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Still relatively early on in the process but I feel comfortable talking to Michele and I have had a positive experience so far.

Written on Aug 06, 2022 after therapy with Michele for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Kind, thoughtful therapist. Makes you feel comfortable, like an old friend would. Conducive to sharing and being open. Listens and asks questions. Good at what she does. Highly recommend.

Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Michele for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coaching

Michelle is awesome! She listens carefully and builds off of what we talk about each week. She remembers details and is able to help me without any judgment. She’s also very professional while being personable and friendly. I would recommend her to anyone!

Written on Feb 10, 2022 after therapy with Michele for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management

I love working with Michele. She makes me feel safe and understood. I always feel better after our sessions together.

Written on Mar 01, 2020 after therapy with Michele for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes