Carolyn Kramer

Hello, I'm Carolyn Kramer, LCSW, a licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in outpatient, IOP/PHP, and telehealth settings.

My approach focuses on building trust, setting clear goals, developing insight, and learning practical skills—especially when emotions feel intense, conflicting, or difficult to navigate. I work with adults facing transitions related to health, family, career, and relationships, helping them better understand themselves and move forward with greater confidence and resilience.

I also enjoy working with teens and strive to keep them engaged by building genuine rapport and connecting therapy to what matters most in their lives. My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative environment where clients feel understood, challenged, and empowered to make meaningful changes.

A core part of my work is DBT-informed therapy, and I have extensive experience teaching DBT skills in structured, practical ways to help clients strengthen emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. I have also used these skills to support clients processing trauma and navigating the impact it has on their daily lives. In addition, I have significant experience working with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns, using a collaborative approach—including Motivational Interviewing—to enhance motivation, reduce triggers, build coping skills, and foster lasting resilience and change.

In our first session, we will work together to complete an assessment that explores what has brought you to therapy, as well as the personal history and life experiences that may be impacting your current concerns and goals.