Therapy With Results That Last A Lifetime
Michele Frakt is everything you want in a therapist.
First of all, she is knowledgeable and professional. All good therapists have to have that. And she does. But, she has much more. She cares. Now, if folks have never had therapy before, you might think that is a given. It is not a given. Many people, like myself, have had therapy with people who were completely competent, but did not actually care about you as a person. If your therapist does not actually care about you, forget it. Michele Frakt cares. Her demeanor is nice, friendly and caring. She creates a wonderful environment for a therapy session. I highly recommend her.
— J.N., after working to process extreme experiences
Unlock the Path to Healing with Innovative, Creative Approaches to Trauma-Informed Therapy
Experience and Expertise in Trauma Recovery
Many of my clients are professionals seeking effective ways to improve their mood, emotions, relationships, and abilities. I provide those solutions.
Childhood trauma, traumatic life events, and societal injustices often keep us from becoming our best selves. Quick "hacks" and self-help techniques fail because trauma must first be processed. If self-help has frustrated you, this may be why. Self-awareness is the path to your best future.
I am both a natural empath and a highly trained therapist. I graduated with honors, and my social work led to my appointment as the first-ever health systems specialist for the New York State Department of Health. Combining empathic insight with science-based therapy, I have helped hundreds of people create a better future.
Seeking therapy distinguishes you as someone dedicated to greater self-awareness. Exploring trauma can feel frightening and disorienting, which is why safety is the foundation of everything we do together. Within a safe, supportive environment, my proven techniques and more than twenty years of experience ensure an enlightening experience that produces real results.
Trauma recovery can be an isolating journey, but with the right support, healing and renewal are within reach. I provide specialized trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for individuals affected by early childhood trauma, societal injustices, and traumatic events such as assault, rape, and the horrors of war, including trauma imposed by authority figures. Two decades of experience across diverse therapeutic settings allow me to create innovative therapy solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.
What You Can Expect
Systematic Care for Long-Term Solutions
We will address the root causes of your trauma, working to understand it in depth so you can process your experiences effectively. This frees you from the ongoing cycle of fear and anxiety, going beyond immediate relief toward lasting healing and empowerment.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
TF-CBT is central to my practice. This evidence-based approach is proven effective for PTSD and other effects of trauma, combining cognitive and behavioral techniques to help you rewrite your trauma narrative, manage distressing thoughts, and reclaim control over your life.
Empowerment Through Understanding and Growth
I give you the tools and knowledge to understand your trauma and its impacts. Together we foster resilience, self-compassion, and healthier coping strategies, helping you move beyond past experiences toward a more hopeful and fulfilling future.
A Safe Space for Healing
In our sessions, I create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly express your feelings and thoughts. Our work is built on trust and mutual respect, so you feel heard, validated, and supported throughout your healing journey.
Start Your Path to Recovery Today
Begin your healing journey today. Take the first step toward a life free from past trauma, and contact me to start your path to recovery, growth, and empowerment.
Specialties & Experience
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Aging brings unique challenges, from grief and loss to social isolation, cognitive decline, and adjusting to chronic illness. I provide specialized geriatric mental health care for older adults in independent living, assisted care, and memory care settings, helping clients navigate life transitions, process loss, and manage the anxieties that can come with aging, always with dignity and autonomy at the center. My approach draws on Reminiscence Therapy, Validation Therapy, and CBT for late-life depression, supported by experience in bereavement counseling, cognitive assessment, and case management.
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Those who care for others often carry the heaviest burdens themselves. I provide specialized therapy for doctors, nurses, therapists, hospital staff, and caregivers facing compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and burnout from high-stress work environments. Together we develop practical coping strategies, build resilience, and restore the self-care that demanding careers so often crowd out. My approach combines trauma-informed therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), grounded in extensive experience in counseling psychology and psychotherapy.
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The path to adulthood rarely follows a straight line. I work with emerging adults navigating life transitions such as college adjustment, career exploration, identity development, new relationships, and shifting family dynamics. Together we address anxiety, depression, stress management, and self-esteem while building the confidence and independence this stage of life demands. My approach draws on Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), positive psychology, and motivational interviewing, backed by deep experience in counseling psychology and mental health counseling.
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Every relationship hits rough water; what matters is how you navigate it together. I provide couples counseling and relationship therapy for communication issues, conflict resolution, intimacy challenges, infidelity, and premarital counseling. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and attachment-based therapy, I help couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection, including exploring attachment styles, codependency, and family of origin influences that shape how we love.
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Feeling deeply is a gift, but without boundaries it can become exhausting. I offer specialized therapy for empaths and highly sensitive persons (HSPs) experiencing emotional overwhelm, anxiety, and the weight of absorbing others' emotions. Together we develop coping strategies for sensory overload, address patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and codependency, and build sustainable self-care and resilience. My approach draws on mindfulness-based therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and self-compassion practices.
Now is the time for empaths to step into the light. We’ve been ridiculed as “weak,” “sensitive,” “cry babies” for generations. We are not. We are gifted, influential people who can help change the world. You can use all of the techniques in my book immediately.
Become the heroic empath you were born to be!
