Frances Vadas

I’m Frances Vadas, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Hypnotherapist with over 25 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and rediscover their inner strength. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University and my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Counseling from Montclair State University.

My approach is person-centered, strength-based, and eclectic, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and hypnotherapy to support healing and growth. I specialize in helping adults manage anxiety, life transitions, trauma, cancer-related stress, and personality dynamics.

In our work together, you’ll find a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where insight and practical tools come together to help you create meaningful, lasting change.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centered. I believe that healing begins when you feel truly seen and heard. Together, we’ll identify your strengths, uncover patterns that no longer serve you, and develop practical tools for change.

Ultimately, my goal is to help you cultivate greater self-awareness, balance, and confidence so that you can live with more peace and purpose.

In our first session, clients can expect a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space to share what’s been happening in their lives. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, explore your goals, and begin identifying the areas where you’d like to see change. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, understood, and empowered from the start. Together, we’ll create a plan that feels realistic and aligned with your needs-one step at a time toward healing, clarity, and growth.