It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help when you’re feeling overwhelmed and stuck due to mental health and substance use issues. You don’t have to fight these issues on your own. I specialize in helping adults of any age with issues of anxiety, depression, trauma and alcohol/drug use, including when issues of mental health and substance use occur at the same time. I understand there are many different paths in how a person can overcome and manage their struggles in mental health and substance use. My therapeutic approach to help each client find their best path by providing sessions that are client centered, strengths based, non-judgmental, empathetic and accepting of everyone. Together we’ll generate healthy and empowering ways to problem solve, improve communication, manage strong emotions, build/repair relationships and other support systems, and find ways to maintain recovery. I also have 10 years of experience in working with clients who are justice involved via court, parole and probation systems.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I utilize cognitive therapies, solution focused therapy and mindfulness techniques. The client and I will generate a client plan for the client to stay on track with their goals and objectives.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I believe that everyone has strengths. I help individuals acknowledge/identify their strengths and values to empower themselves. My approach is practical but positive, empathetic and non-judgmental.

About Anita Kramer, LISW-S, LICDC