You:

Your whole life, other people’s feelings have impacted you profoundly. You experience the feelings of others even more intensely than they do. Sometimes, you can channel this awareness to help you connect, but most of the time, you end up swirling around in your own complex feelings. This happens continuously and you can’t shut it off.

The vast majority of your experience is interior. You often feel tired, and you know that this is a big reason why. Other times, you feel angry, even if you have no idea why. Sometimes when you’re angry, you don’t even know what you’re mad at. It’s unformed, but it’s urgent and real.

Your mind works in overdrive. Your thoughts flow constantly, like waves over rocks, often overwhelming you. Others can tell, often judging you by saying, “You’re too sensitive.”

When you do act in the world, you sometimes say or do things that do not reflect who you truly are. It’s like you’re playing a part in your interior drama, rather than manifesting your true self. This causes frustration and regret, compounding your stress.

You’ve tried to gain control of your heightened awareness, but the self-help books and prescription drugs aren’t working. You need more, and often my therapy, based on nineteen years of experience, can help you find the insights that will empower you. I strive to help you become a more effective version of the beautiful person you already are.

Me:
Michele Frakt, LCSW

I work with intelligent, empathic people embroiled in intense, inner challenges.

Over the course of nineteen years, I have developed techniques that help people like you become much happier, and stay that way.

There are two main aspects to what I do.

First, I show you how to embrace your true nature. It is possible to transform your abilities so you can draw power from them. The experience of consciousness that is stressing you out now can be harnessed and turned into a beautiful gift.

Second, I give you better techniques to use in your daily life, so you can learn to master your consciousness in the here and now.

I earned high honors and scholarships to earn my degrees. I was appointed the first-ever health systems specialist designation for my work with nursing homes at the New York State Department of Health. I have developed programs for the elderly and young children; now, most of my patients are Millennials.

I am an expert at helping people deal with the impact of past trauma, no matter what form that took. My specialty is helping people who are empathic or who have similar forms of heightened awareness.

By listening and collaborating with my clients, I strive to help them achieve their highest self. I come from a strengths perspective and I believe in the power of self-love.

“Lean forward into your life. Begin each day as if it were on purpose.”

— Mary Anne Radmacher

SPECIALTIES:

Stress & Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma & Abuse
Grief
Depression

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“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. on May 23, 2020
After working to process extreme experiences.

“I’ve been more present in my relationship with my parents, I’m a more patient and loving girlfriend and I’ve been a more open-minded and understanding friend. I’ve miraculously learned the lesson of a lifetime, in such a short period time, to never take anything or anyone for granted. Without initially realizing it, I have a whole different outlook on life! Simply put, I am finally turning into the person I’ve always dreamed I could be.”

— — S.P. on April 30, 2020
After one month working on anxiety, sleeplessness, unfocused thoughts and relationship issues.

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

— S.T. on March 1, 2020
Overcoming depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

“While I haven’t worked with Michele for long, I feel that she has gotten to know me and my problems very quickly. She’s attentive and empathetic, which has helped me feel comfortable opening up to her. I usually feel great after speaking with her and I’m looking forward to working with her to overcome my problems”

— R.O. on February 21, 2020 After three weeks working on relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

“Michele is a great therapist. She is easy going and makes you always feel comfortable and never judged. I love my sessions with her!”

— N.I. on February 5, 2020
After one week working on depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue.

“Michele is brilliant, empathetic, and amazingly insightful. Her kindness and genuine support are so important to me at this time and I feel very grateful to have been paired with her.”

— E.M. on November 15, 2019
After four months overcoming family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and ADHD.

“Michele is wonderful. She is always supportive even when I’m being a terrible client. I would highly recommend her to anyone.”

— C.H. on September 18, 2019
After one month overcoming issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationships.

“Michele has helped me in ways I couldn’t have imagined, and in such a short amount of time. She is extremely astute and her feedback is filled with empathy and care. I feel extremely fortunate to have been matched with a counselor who is so effective and kind.”

— A.D. on Sep 12, 2019
After two months overcoming stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue.

“Michele is very good at making you feel better and and cared about. She always makes time for you. She validates your feelings and makes you realize important things. All of her experience has made her excellent at what she does. She got me through a very hard time. I know I have a lot to work on and I’m so happy to have an amazing human being like her to help me along the way. I can’t recommend her enough.”

— M.E. on July 29, 2019
After one month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

FEE:

Ranges from $200 to $400 hourly.

Please call for a quote: 347-726-9970.

PROGRAMS:

Individualized. You might experience the exceptional growth you crave within a few sessions. You might prefer to maintain a longer term relationship. You might want to start with specific objectives, and after they are achieved, let our time together ebb and flow. We will do what is right for you.