Ella Frantz, LCSW

I have been working with Dr Frantz for the last 12 months.   This is my first experience with a therapist, but I will say the results have been incredible.  I wish I had found her years ago!  When we first met - I was struggling with relationship issues and anxiety.
She has been very patiently guiding me.  She allows me to drive the agenda, not pushy. Gives me structured processes and tools when I need them and intuitive perceptive insights when I need it.  She is highly professional and the only thing she is strict about is being consistent about showing up to each session ready to talk.   I would highly recommend Ella to anyone.
 

 

I improved my mental health more over the past six months with Dr. Frantz than I did over 25 years with multiple therapists.  While my previous therapists were talented, Dr. Frantz’s help was transformational.  She holds an unflinching and deeply perceptive mirror to your mental health and customizes her approach to teach YOU the tools to edit and control the negative thoughts and misperceptions that lead to mental health problems.  Like a personal trainer, Dr. Frantz assesses the current state of your mental health capabilities and weaknesses in order to develop a customized mental health training program.  She also guides and works with you consistently to implement the training program, optimizing your technique as you progress and identifying underlying issues that are interfering with your implementation.  Dr. Frantz is a direct, no-nonsense therapist who cares deeply about her patient’s mental health and will not coddle you nor let you deceive yourself.  She works hard and diligently to improve her patient’s mental health and expects no less from her patients.  I strongly recommend Dr. Frantz (and have recommended her to many friends) for anyone ready to engage in the hard work necessary to take control of their mental health.

I have been meeting with Ella Frantz for five months now and have made enormous progress in that time. She immediately recognized that many of my problems stem from being a people-pleaser and has given me the tools to build healthy boundaries at work and has helped me recognize my own worth outside of what I do. I am now on the job market with a newfound confidence and have been able to weather this time of uncertainty through those tools she has given me. I would highly recommend Ella Frantz! 

I've had weekly sessions with Dr. Frantz for over a year for advice and help with respect to changing family relationships after my 50 year marriage went downhill as the result of my spouse's Alzheimer's Disease and ultimate death.  I couldn't have found a more caring, sensitive and knowledgeable individual to discuss ways to cope with the effects on those close to me.  She, provided valuable advice how to effectively respond to their negative conduct as our lives changed over the course of my wife's disease.  Her insight and guidance into how my actions have contributed to these issues provided a workable roadmap for my own changes.

I sought therapy for my anxiety, seeking tools to help improve my life during the pandemic. Within 30 minutes, Ella Frantz told me that I should divorce my wife because I'm a "good looking young man" that shouldn't be putting up with the stress of a new child (my baby was 6 months old at the time). I was horrified at this response and it caused me a lot of stress. I found a different therapist who helped me with my issues and my relationship has never been stronger. I don't know if SV people just come to her for a cover story for things they already want to do, but I don't understand at all how telling somebody vulnerable seeking help that they should get a divorce and leave their family is in anyway ethical or responsible. I would not recommend her.

I first began meeting with Dr. Frantz over a year and a half ago, and I could not be happier with how things have been going since. She is incredibly thoughtful and kind, and I have been able to overcome numerous struggles thanks to her guidance. It's clear that she cares about each and every one of her patients, which undoubtedly plays a role in her ability to provide excellent advice and insight to our many problems. Deciding to work with her has been one of the best decisions I have ever made, as I have made great strides in improving my mental health since meeting her. I can confidently say that she has changed my life for the better.

I cannot imagine where I would be without Dr. Frantz, and I am incredibly grateful to have met her.

Dr. Frantz has helped me to understand how to create a healthier thought process when dealing with personal and professional situations. I needed assistance with how to effectively manage anxiety, and sleep habits. I've been able to get off of an anti-depressant after 10 years, which is a huge accomplishment that I owe to Dr. Frantz. She is patient, helpful with ideas, and thinks outside the box when necessary. She's also an advocate of diversity and inclusion.

Ella has helped guide me through three principles: editing my negative thoughts,  adaptability, and being forgiving with myself. Developing in these three areas has helped me navigate the challenges of work,  an MBA program,  marriage and family. When I first came to Ella, I was deeply anxious and depressed. Although being a high performer, I was tackling imposter syndrome and felt anything I did was never good enough.  Ella coached me away from catastrophic thinking and gave me the tools to 'lighten' the seriousness with which I operated in different areas of my life. She helped guide me to a point where i could just 'laugh it off'. Furthermore, she coached me on how to compartmentalize work and family life, so I can show up fully for both and be present. After over 6 months of therapy with Ella, I am able to navigate life like water: floating gently away from thoughts that don't serve me,  shaping effortlessly to unforeseen moments,  and flowing through my day carefree. 

I initially came to Dr. Ella Frantz to start therapy in the hopes of dealing with my low self-esteem. Through therapy, I had begun to learn how my low self-esteem manifested itself in my life. Ella identified how the negative thoughts I have about myself and my circumstances ultimately shaped my relationship with everybody around me: my wife, family members, coworkers, and friends. She is not only able to break down the psyche behind my negative language, but also provides proven techniques to practice to build back my confidence in myself.

The last six months of therapy with Ella also led to breakthroughs in other aspects of my life. Firstly, I had learned how to be more open and communicative with my therapist, which not only enhanced my therapy experience but also improved my relationship with my loved ones. Secondly, my therapy helped me identify a mild adult ADD that contributed to my lack of organization and procrastination. This helped me recognize the need for more structure in my life to help me accomplish big objectives in my personal, professional, and family life. Thirdly, the first two areas mentioned are both connected to the development of my self-esteem. Ella has not only helped me better understand myself but has also showed me the steps to grow and develop in these areas.

Dr. Frantz possesses an uncanny intuition and deep insight into the human psyche.
I was astonished with her ability to untangle the complexity of problems I was facing in a very subtle and unobtrusive way, while being direct and honest at the same time.
Therapy sessions with Dr. Frantz helped me rebuild my relationships, regain my self-esteem and resolve a slew of personal problems I never thought were possible to resolve. Now I feel equipped to manage any stress and face my emotions with confidence.

Psychotherapy is not just for talking about your problems. It's also working towards solutions. Just a few months of seeing Ella on a regular basis helped me to completely change the way I related to people, coped with stress and felt about myself. Now I feel much stronger, happier and in control of my life.

Ella Frantz is a therapist who not only listens, but provides open and honest feedback in a meaningful way. She is insightful, worldly, well-read and a pleasure to talk with. I am very happy that I found Ella and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking individual or couples therapy.

Finding a good therapist hasn't been easy for me. Time and time again, I have either been disappointed or underwhelmed. I almost gave up the search... When a friend of mine suggested that I give his therapist a try, I was hesitant at first, but then thought I'd give it another shot. Dr. Frantz felt instantly credible and I found myself revealing things to her in the very first session that I'd never told anyone. Her nonjudgmental style, warmth and out-of-the box thinking is like a breath of fresh air. Highly recommended.

Dr. Frantz makes therapy easy and accessible. Her office works hard and fast to get you an appointment that works for you. Ella is friendly, intelligent, and engaging. She provides you with the tools you need to handle whatever stressors you have in your life and you will see results immediately. In only a short period of time, I have seen major shifts and results with Dr. Frantz that I know I could have not conquered without her help. If you need clear, understandable guidance and educated help, Dr. Frantz is right for you. 

I feel so fortunate to have found Ella! She has helped me in ways that I would never be able to put into words. Ella is kind, easy to talk to and she is an amazing therapist. I have made tremendous progress in a really short amount of time. Now I feel more relaxed and confident. All my colleagues and friends tell me that I look much happier. And another thing - unlike other therapists I tried reaching out to, scheduling an appointment is fast and uncomplicated here. So if you are researching mental health professionals, I honestly cannot imagine anyone better than Ella Frantz!

The several months my wife and I spent with Dr. Frantz were so worth it! When we first came to her, we were practically on the brink of divorce due to the fact that our communication has deteriorated after years of marriage. She was super insightful in helping us get down to the root of our issues and to develop an active plan towards improving our relationship. What is great about her style is that she wasn’t hesitant to point out when one of us was avoiding an issue or not trying hard enough. She outlined concrete steps for us to take and pushed us to complete them. We still continue to do check-in sessions with her every couple of months, but I’m happy to report that our marriage is stronger than ever!