Buffalo, NY

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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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Featuring: Paint and Process workshops

You’ve heard of Paint and Sip but we have an option for those looking to learn about themselves, grow, and make meaningful connections. Paint and Process workshops combine instruction from a Master’s level artist with ACT-based techniques from a licensed counselor. Available now for groups of 2-6. Reach out to Natalie for information.

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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.

Couples Therapy

Hour long virtual sessions are available on a weekly or biweekly basis for couples counseling. We do suggest individual therapy alongside for both participants, however, we understand that there are many factors in accessing care and we are here to listen, support, and offer resources as needed. Our counselors primarily use Systems Therapy in working with couples, which includes the widely respected and research-driven Gottman Method.

Walk and Talk Therapy

This unique evidence-based service entails a 45, 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.

 

Workshops

We offer a range of workshops that can be tailored to fit your needs. Currently we offer Healthy Mindset workshops for stress management featured in the Intensive Cardiac Rehab program at Sterling Heart Care, Paint and Process workshops in partnership with Jenn Carter, a local artist and CYT, and Vitality in the Workplace: Fight Resentment and Step into Your Power, our newest workshop designed to address the seemingly existential problems currently plaguing workplaces across America. If you’re looking to increase efficiency, retain your employees, refresh the attitude, or teach your employees and colleagues how to have healthier and more enjoyable lives, then schedule a consultation so we can discuss the right workshop for you.

Virtual Personal Training

Learn how to reach your healthy lifestyle goals with guidance and support from a professional on your schedule and in your favorite gym! Lakshay Sharma is an exercise physiologist with experience running the Intensive Cardiac Rehab program at Sterling Heart Care. With this unique program, you’ll get a thorough assessment, overview of your strengths and areas of growth, lay out a plan, have access every week to new workouts you can do at home or in the gym, check ins with Lakshay virtually, and be able to message Lakshay anytime with questions. If you’re already working with a counselor through VCC, your healthcare professionals will meet jointly with you to collaborate and create a streamlined treatment plan. For more information about VPT, email us at natalie@vitalitycounselingcenter.com

Cardiac Counseling Groups

Anthony Fragnoli leads our Cardiac Counseling Groups in person weekly on Mondays at 6 pm and Fridays at 3 and 4 pm. These groups are for individuals with a range of cardiac conditions from high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease to cardiac events such as bypass. VCC counselors teach Healthy Mindset Workshops through the Pritikin Intesive Cardiac Rehab program at Sterling Heart Care and have created our Cardiac Counseling Groups as an additional support, as well as as for individuals who may not qualify for the ICR program. Groups are open to join at any time. If you are interested, please complete the registration form and intake forms will be sent to you via email to be completed prior to your first group.

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Specialties

Chronic health & Chronic pain

Relationship
strain
Resentment and
Avoidance

Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Cardiac event recovery & rehab

Communication
issues
Feeling
stuck
Poor
focus

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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

Treating Bipolar Disorder

Treating Bipolar Disorder

Natalie J Fraize Of Vitality Counseling Center On The Benefits of Using a Family Approach for Treating Bipolar Disorder An Interview with Stephanie Greer, CEO of Akin Mental Health Bipolar Disorder,...

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Dealing with Afib and Anxiety

Dealing with Afib and Anxiety

Yes, AFib and Anxiety Are Linked. Here's How to Manage Your Symptoms The following is an excerpt from the LiveStrong article that Natalie was featured in where she discusses dealing with afib and...

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Fees and Insurance:

Natalie is accepting self-pay clients and clients with Aetna, United, Oscar, and Oxford.

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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