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LICSW, LCSW

Richelle Kramer, LICSW, LCSW

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Richelle

Richelle Kramer brings three decades of clinical experience to her practice as a licensed social worker.

Background and approach

She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and works from Minnesota, offering individualized support for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, depression, addiction concerns, relationship or intimacy issues, grief, and a wide range of related life struggles.

Her background also includes attention to adoption and foster care matters, aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, neurodiversity, and other complex concerns. Kramer emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in clinical work and adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs.

She integrates client-centered methods with evidence-informed tools to help clients explore emotional patterns, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful change. Whether addressing career transitions, self-esteem, or compassion fatigue, she frames therapy as a collaborative process that supports people taking steps toward a more satisfying life.

Clients can expect a practitioner who values courage and practical growth, and who works to empower individuals through tailored strategies and attentive listening.

Integrating Internal Work and Practical Skills in Online Care

Richelle draws on Internal Family Systems to help people notice and relate differently to internal parts - the fearful, protective, or wounded elements that shape feelings and behavior - which can be useful for trauma, anxiety, and identity-related struggles. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic environment where clients' concerns guide the pace and focus of sessions. Additionally, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete coping skills for depression, panic, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work itself; Richelle collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and lived experience. She adjusts techniques over time so the therapy evolves as needs change and progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care through life changes and offer options for people who prefer remote appointments or need more adaptable ways to connect with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Richelle address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and self-esteem difficulties, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining respect and sensitivity with practical strategies to tailor treatment plans to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Richelle has 30 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice, which informs her work across many presenting concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices from Minnesota; licence details include MN LICSW 20856 and FL LCSW SW21825.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients may connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepressionCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameHoardingIntellectual disabilityMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Minnesota, Florida

Languages

English