Suzanne Kramer, LMHC

Suzanne Kramer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with 16 years of professional experience. She works with people facing depression, stress and anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges related to motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Suzanne frames therapy around the idea that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be enlisted to face changes and obstacles in life.

She emphasizes that seeking help takes courage and that the therapeutic relationship is a space for support and empowerment as clients take first steps toward greater fulfillment. Suzanne integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to tailor care to each individual, drawing on these approaches to address relationship dynamics, emotional patterns, and day-to-day stressors. As an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she combines professional training with a collaborative style to help clients clarify goals and explore practical paths forward. Suzanne works with both short-term concerns and longer-term personal growth, partnering with clients to identify options and make meaningful changes over time.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Care

Suzanne Kramer draws from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when working with clients online. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting the client’s own goals so people can explore their feelings and values at their own pace; it is often helpful for relationship and intimacy issues and for building self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work, and Suzanne approaches that choice collaboratively. She will help clients identify goals, consider which methods fit their needs and preferences, and adjust the plan over time so therapy remains useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and Suzanne also offers live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, help maintain consistency between sessions, and increase access for people who need support from different locations or schedules. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to focus on problem solving, skills practice, and reflective conversation suited to each client.