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.
Michele Frakt, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Michele is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Michele. View 16 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New York
Recent reviews
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.
More about Michele
- 22 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
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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Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Michele Frakt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801213251.
- LCSW · New York · 080845 · Expires September 2024
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions. Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Michele Frakt
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
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.
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.
Still relatively early on in the process but I feel comfortable talking to Michele and I have had a positive experience so far.
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.
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!
I love working with Michele. She makes me feel safe and understood. I always feel better after our sessions together.
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.
Michele is a great therapist. She is easy going and makes you always feel comfortable and never judged. I love my sessions with her!
My counselor 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.
She is an excellent, excellent therapist. Very knowledgeable, very skilled. Open, friendly, professional. Really, simply could not be better.
Michele is wonderful. She is always supportive even when I'm being a terrible client. Iwould highly recommend her to anyone.
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.
I have really enjoyed my sessions with Michele. She is incredibly caring and understanding.
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.
Michele is very talented, insightful, and compassionate. She is amazing at what she does, and knows how to teach us to have compassion for ourselves too-- with some humor, or whatever you need most to help you to be the best version of yourself. I feel very grateful to have the opportunity to work with someone as experienced and knowledgeable as she.
I absolutely love Michele Frakt! She listens and understands me which really helps me with a lot of things. She always tries to make time to be there for me.
Frequently asked questions
Does Michele Frakt offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Michele Frakt works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Michele Frakt speak?
Michele Frakt speaks English.
How many years of experience does Michele Frakt have?
Michele Frakt has 22 years of experience.
Where is Michele Frakt licensed to practice?
Michele Frakt is licensed to practice in New York.
Does Michele Frakt accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Michele Frakt does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Michele Frakt offer?
Michele Frakt offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Michele Frakt?
Michele Frakt can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Michele Frakt?
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