Melissa Kramer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Associate Drug & Alcohol Counselor (CAC-AD), and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) who provides psychotherapy services for people aged 14+. Melissa has offices in Jacksonville, MD, Columbia, MD, and virtually via Simple Practice, a HIPPA compliant platform. Psychotherapy services include treatment for adjustment disorders, substance abuse, addiction issues, family conflict, mood disorders, and co-occurring disorders.
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Who Melissa treats:
Young Adults ages 14+
Adults
Families
Aviation Community
State Department Employees
What Melissa treats:
Substance Use Disorders and other addiction disorders
Provides Substance Use Assessments
Adjustment Disorders
Mood Disorders
Family Conflict
Personality Disorders
Co-Occurring Disorders
Behavioral Problems
Relationship Issues
Emotional Challenges
How Melissa treats:
With an eclectic style, she uses an integration of therapies to provide a comprehensive and personalized approach to counseling
Her style is collaborative, rooted in a strong therapeutic relationship, and direct.
Clients are always treated with dignity, respect, and unconditional positive regard.
My experience includes working in private practice under the direction of Dr. Peter Musser providing general psychotherapy services to people aged 14+ and up with family issues, adjustment disorders, trauma, substance use disorders, grief, anxiety, depression, and other co-occurring disorders. Additionally, I worked as a Primary Counselor for 5 years at Ashely Addiction Treatment Center where I provided individual counseling, group counseling, and family counseling. I worked as part of a treatment team and regularly consulted with the staff psychiatrists, psychologists, nursing staff, aftercare specialists, and other counselors to provide the most comprehensive care and the best aftercare plan for each individual.
As a seasoned substance abuse counselor, we will identify your patterns, triggers, & consequences. Taking responsibility for yourself is required. Abstinence versus harm reduction will be evaluated & anti-craving medications will be discussed. We will work together to develop a recovery plan that is suitable to you, to include Models of Recovery (AA and other models), Monitoring & Accountability, and Substance Use Assessments Available with Appropriate Referral I work with a large network of local providers, refer to other clinicians to enhance your care, and regularly consult with other clinicians involved in the care of you and your family.
