- Stress and anxiety
- Substance use
- Social anxiety
About Michael
Michael Frampus is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 18 years of practice based in New Jersey. He works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also focuses on social anxiety and phobia and related concerns such as panic attacks and process addictions.
Michael keeps sessions direct and often uses humor alongside serious work. He encourages clients to notice their strengths and to take an active role in change. Conversations may include identifying thinking patterns and building practical coping skills for daily life.
In session he balances straightforward discussion with emotional honesty. He helps people learn skills to manage mood shifts, addictive behaviors, or panic symptoms. Clients can expect practical tools aimed at changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors rather than abstract theory.
Michael’s background is in social work and substance use treatment, with nearly two decades of experience. That history shapes a focus on both mental health and addiction concerns, including drug and alcohol difficulties and process addictions like gambling or exercise compulsion.
He aims to help people develop coping strategies they can use outside sessions. That includes skills for communication problems and managing intense emotional reactions. People looking for help with social anxiety and phobia can work with him on practical steps for facing feared social situations and reducing avoidance.
Approaches and how online sessions work
Michael draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive approaches help identify and shift thinking patterns that feed anxiety and mood problems, and are useful for panic, social anxiety, and depression. Behavioral techniques emphasize practical steps and graded exposure to reduce avoidance and build tolerance for feared situations, which can be helpful for social anxiety and phobia.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael will work with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences, checking in and adjusting the plan as progress is made. The focus is on practical tools and skills that people can use between sessions.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match everyday life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, with added focus on social anxiety and phobia.
What is his style in sessions?
Sessions are direct and pragmatic, mixing straightforward talk with lighter moments and emotional work when needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.