Kelley Kramer, LPC
Calm, practical support for life's hardest moments
Details
| Name | Kelley Kramer |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Virginia |
| Licensed in | Virginia |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Kelley
Kelley Kramer is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She meets adults coping with grief, relationship strain, anger, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and major life changes. Kelley focuses on practical steps you can use day to day.
Her approach centers on hearing each person's story and noticing the patterns that shape it. She draws on Narrative Therapy to look at how problems become the main story.
Background and approach
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice values and take small actions toward them. Kelley blends Client-Centered Therapy with skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). That combination supports both understanding feelings and building new habits.
Sessions often include gentle reflection, skill practice, and straightforward plans to try between meetings. She has five years of counseling experience and holds an LPC credential in Virginia. Kelley generally checks messages several times a day and aims to respond quickly.
She can reply in the evenings or on weekends when requested. Kelley invites people to begin with a short questionnaire to match goals and schedule sessions. She encourages open conversation about needs, pacing, and what kind of support feels most useful.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Kelley works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Kelley among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kelley among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kelley among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Kelley among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Kelley among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Kelley among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Kelley among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kelley among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kelley among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kelley directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kelley directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills-based work fit online
Online sessions can use Narrative Therapy to help people look at how their problems became central to their story. That work often involves talking through life chapters, noticing unhelpful labels, and experimenting with alternative personal stories to change how people relate to issues. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small steps toward those values. In practice this can mean short exercises in session and simple actions to try between meetings to build meaningful habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps spot unhelpful thoughts and test them with concrete experiments. It pairs well with DBT skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping techniques. Finding the right mix is collaborative. The therapist will ask about your goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on how you respond. Together you decide which approaches fit your needs and pace. Online formats give flexibility for that work. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, skill reminders, and support between longer sessions. These options make therapy easier to fit into busy schedules and changing routines.Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Kelley address?
Kelley works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She also focuses on issues like codependency, commitment struggles, and first responder or veteran-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She listens for the stories people tell about their lives and helps reframe those narratives. Sessions mix compassionate listening with practical skills from CBT and DBT and values-focused work from ACT.
What is her background and experience?
Kelley has five years of counseling experience and works as a licensed professional counselor in Virginia. Her work centers on supporting adults through emotional and life challenges.
Where is Kelley licensed and located?
She holds an LPC credential in the Commonwealth of Virginia and practices with that state license.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on your needs and preferences.
How does cost and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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