Kelley Kramer , LPC

Kelley Kramer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, and other mood or behavioral challenges. Her practice also addresses anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and the practical and emotional effects of coping with life changes.

Kelley draws from several clinical approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to tailor care to each person’s goals and needs. She helps clients build practical skills for managing panic, intrusive memories, obsessive thoughts, and relationship strain, while also supporting recovery from sexual assault and abuse, post-traumatic stress, and complicated grief. Additional areas of focus include codependency, commitment issues, first responder and veteran concerns, self-harm, and issues related to divorce and separation.

She generally checks messages several times per day and aims to respond as quickly as possible. When requested, she will reply during evenings and weekends to accommodate client needs. More information about her background, education, and counseling approach is available by clicking her name on this page. Kelley looks forward to supporting adults who are ready to pursue meaningful change.

Approaches Kelley Uses for Online Support

Kelley often incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting those experiences dictate their actions. ACT focuses on identifying personal values and taking committed, meaningful steps toward them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and the behaviors that follow. CBT provides practical strategies for managing symptoms like panic, obsessive thinking, and low mood by teaching skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy is another component of her work, emphasizing a respectful, empathetic relationship in which the client’s own goals guide the process. This approach supports self-exploration and helps people build their own solutions while the therapist provides understanding and nonjudgmental support.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative work Kelley does with each person. She partners with clients to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences and adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Kelley is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes, reduce travel time, and fit therapy into a busy routine while working with licensed professionals and therapists to support ongoing growth.