Buffalo, NY

Welcome to

Vitality
Counseling Center

About Vitality Counseling Center

Innovative Collaborative Care

Vitality Counseling Center is a counseling private practice and collaborative group of multidisciplinary professionals. We are passionate about preventative care, creative problem solving, and using evidence-based strategies in order to provide the best care and guidance possible. We strive to meet our clients where they are and empower them to live their healthiest, fullest, and most enjoyable lives. Our providers take a trauma informed care, person-centered, and strengths based approach.

We practice from a prevention standpoint that values personal relationships with providers who learn about you on an individual level so that when physical and mental health challenges arise, you have a team of experts who know you at your baseline and are there to support you. In addition to collaboration within our team, we’re happy to speak and meet with your other providers and have joint sessions with partners, family members, and other social supports in our clients lives.

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We’re starting a self-care and support network for healthcare professionals in the Western New York area. If you’re a healthcare provider interested in joining, please email reach out to Natalie. 

 

Vitality Counseling Center

We’re Here For You

You deserve to live fully and not be alone in your experiences.

Individual Therapy

We offer hour long sessions in person and virtually. Our team practices from a strengths-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed care approach. We are trained and experienced in implementing an eclectic blend of techniques and interventions that fall under the CBT umbrella including Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness based CBT. These modalities are evidence-based and we use them to focus on reshaping thoughts and behaviors to be more adaptive.

joint support sessions

It’s challenging to figure out and communicate what we’re going through and what we need. If you’re struggling to have these conversations, we’re here to guide you and your supports through navigating those challenging conversations in a safe and nurturing environment. We are open to collaborating with various supports including family, friends, and other providers. If you’re interested in bringing in a support, talk to your provider so they can work with you to create a plan for a succesful session.

Walk and Talk Therapy

This unique evidence-based service entails a 60 or 90 minute session outdoors at one of the local parks or trails such as Reinstein Woods, Delaware Park, or Stiglmeier Park. Your therapist will meet you and guide you through mindful stretching to increase awareness and engagement in the present moment, a walk at the pace and distance you determine while conducting the typical therapy session, and tie up the session with mindful stretching. Start building healthy mental and physical habits today!

 

Workshops

We offer a range of workshops that can be tailored to fit your needs. Currently we offer Paint and Process workshops in partnership with Jenn Carter, a local artist and CYT. These can be hosted at your home, a local park, your office, or in our office. Our newest partnership is with Overlook Equestrian Center in East Aurora where we are working to create workshops for healthcare professionals and other high stress professions using a combination of nature, animals, and ACT interventions. 

Vitality Counseling Center

Specialties

Chronic health & Chronic pain

Relationship
strain
Resentment and
Avoidance

Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Cardiac event recovery & rehab

Communication
issues
Feeling
stuck
Poor
focus

Vitality Counseling Center

Providers

Natalie J. Fraize, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

I specialize in the relationship between mental and physical health and well-being. It is evident that physical and mental health are inseparable. I am here to help you navigate experiences that many providers avoid.

Our time together will be used to practice new ways of thinking and understanding so that you can continue the process beyond our sessions. While many therapists address issues as they arise, I find that focusing on patterns throughout your life is more beneficial. I will encourage you to explore your values and help you implement them in your daily life in order to have more meaningful experiences.

Many clients come to me after years of therapy and numerous therapists because they are ready to take action. Our sessions are not for catching up but for doing work. I will hold you accountable to the things we talk about. When you decide you are ready to commit to making a change in your life, you will reach out to me and neither of us will waste time.

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Recent Articles

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Treating Bipolar Disorder

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Fees and Insurance:

Natalie is accepting self-pay clients only at this time.

Please reach out with any questions about fees or insurance as we will always work to address barriers to treatment to the best of our ability.

At Vitality Counseling Center, we value the mind-body connection so we’ve decided to make this our most accessible option. Reach out for more information about how we can make therapy fit your budget and change your life!

Featured Comments

“1st time in counseling ever and Natalie made me feel very comfortable thank you Natalie and can’t wait to see you again! Robert”

“very nice Dr. I will be back. Marjorie J”

Natalie is the best therapist I’ve ever had. I have a debilitating chronic pain condition and over the years I’ve met with many therapists who just didn’t “get” it. I resolved to give therapy one more shot with Natalie and I’m so glad I did. She really understands the connection between the mind and the body, is thoughtful and empathetic, and has a great sense of humor. She asks insightful questions and has made me feel comfortable from day one. I would highly recommend Natalie to anyone, and especially to people with complex health conditions. Molly C. 

You made such a huge impact on me. You helped me through an experience that at the time, I thought I might not survive. You taught me skills that I built off of until I found my footing, and then my personality, and eventually the grace and self-understanding needed to pursue a career in helping others. I now plan to use the most challenging time in my life for good. I’ll never, ever forget that you helped me build the foundation for success. You showed me that it’s possible to have it all.” Jeannie S. 

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4511 Harlem Road, Suite 16, Amherst, NY 14226