Frantica Hardaway, LCSW

Frantica Hardaway uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a central part of her approach to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She blends that work with client-centered and solution-focused techniques to keep sessions practical and focused on what matters now. Frantica is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of professional experience based in New York.

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and low motivation. She also supports those coping with grief, anger, addiction concerns, relationship strain, and challenges with self-esteem. Practical problem-solving and small, achievable steps are a routine part of her work.

In sessions she emphasizes a nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly. Conversation is direct but compassionate, and the aim is to surface useful strategies rather than only talking about feelings. Frantica encourages clients to try new tools between meetings and to track what changes.

Her background includes work across general mental health and areas like workplace stress, compassion fatigue, and issues facing young adults. She also has experience related to aging and hospice concerns, multicultural issues, and veteran and armed forces matters. These experiences inform how she tailors practical plans.

People who choose her can expect focused sessions that mix thought work, goal setting, and real-world practice. She helps clients identify clear next steps and supports them as they test those steps. The overall aim is steady progress toward daily functioning and clearer priorities.

Practical approaches for online change

Frantica integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and reframe thoughts that lead to unhelpful behavior. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and motivation problems by pairing thought work with concrete behavior changes.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, which means conversations focus on the client’s experience and priorities. That approach helps people feel heard and shapes goals that matter to them. Solution-focused techniques are used to set short-term goals and build quick, testable steps toward improvement.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a shared process. Frantica works with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. She reviews progress and adjusts plans so sessions stay relevant and practical.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions suit deeper conversations, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text can fit quick check-ins or brief coaching between meetings. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, and other daily demands.