Michael Frampus, LCSW

Licensed in New Jersey · 18 years in practice

Michael Frampus is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma, and addictions.

License and registration

LCSW, New Jersey: 44SC06432000 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1285324392 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 18
Languages: English

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About Michael

Michael Frampus is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma, and addictions. He writes in a straightforward way and aims to make therapy feel approachable and human. Sessions mix honest talk with occasional humor to ease heavy moments.

He brings 18 years of experience working with mental health and substance use concerns in New Jersey. His background is social work based, and he focuses on helping people notice strengths they already have.

Background and approach

He often works on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical ways to cope day to day. In sessions he keeps the tone real and flexible. He encourages clients to lead the pace and to set goals that matter to them.

Meetings can include problem solving, practicing new reactions, and learning skills to manage mood swings, anxiety attacks, or cravings. People often come for help with panic, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, personality-related struggles, or process addictions such as gambling or problematic sexual behavior. He also supports those dealing with drug and alcohol problems and other mood disorders.

Therapy is presented as a collaborative process. Michael focuses on teaching coping skills, strengthening communication, and helping clients turn difficult experiences into sources of resilience. He aims to leave people with concrete tools they can use between sessions.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Social anxiety and phobia

Online support

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Two common approaches he uses are skills-focused work and cognitive restructuring. Skills-focused work teaches concrete coping techniques for anxiety, panic, cravings, and mood swings so people can manage symptoms between sessions. Cognitive restructuring focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and practicing new ways of thinking that reduce distress and change behavior.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a person's goals, try different techniques, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist set priorities together and check in regularly to refine the plan.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a camera isn't convenient, and live chat or text-based messaging suits brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or fitting support into a busy day. These formats make it easier to keep regular contact and use therapy tools when they are most needed.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Michael help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, and a range of addictions including drug, alcohol, and process addictions.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. He uses straightforward talk, some humor when appropriate, and focuses on skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

How much experience does he have?

He has 18 years of experience working in mental health and substance use treatment.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in New Jersey.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

He works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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