Therapist profile
Richelle Kramer, LICSW, LCSW
LICSW LCSW - Stress and Parenting
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- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral methods
- Mindfulness practices
About Richelle
Richelle Kramer is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Minnesota with 30 years of professional experience. She focuses on common household strains such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, and related challenges. Sessions address practical problems adults bring from home and work.
Her work emphasizes straightforward conversation and clear goals. She uses talk and problem-solving to help people manage symptoms and make small changes that matter day to day. She also draws on approaches that encourage practical steps and reflection rather than long technical explanations.
Clients can expect a mix of listening and active guidance. Richelle uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s concerns and build trust. She adds Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when thoughts and behaviors are a focus, and Mindfulness Therapy to teach skills for staying present and reducing stress.
Her range includes grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, LGBT concerns, eating and self-esteem struggles, career questions, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, and postpartum depression.
Richelle’s background includes work across community settings and clinical roles over three decades. She tends to work with adults seeking clearer coping strategies, practical steps for parenting strains, or help after trauma. Conversations are plain and oriented to what can change in everyday life.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the concerns an adult brings. The therapist supports people in clarifying what matters most and in making decisions that fit their life. This approach is often used when someone needs a respectful, steady conversation about family or parenting stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood and behavior. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and for managing stressful routines at home.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing techniques to reduce reactivity and increase focus. These short practices can help with stress, trauma-related symptoms, and coping with daily caregiving demands.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to use based on goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That planning is practical and revisited as needs change.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often tailor the session length and focus to match an adult's schedule and household responsibilities.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family life?
She helps adults with parenting strain, family of origin issues, relationship stresses, grief, and intimacy-related concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is plainspoken and practical, combining listening with active strategies like CBT and solution-focused steps to solve immediate problems.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 30 years of professional experience working in community and clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Minnesota.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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