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Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT

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Available both in-person and online
2529 Navarra Drive Carlsbad, CA 92009
Helping Children Adjust to the changes in life. Confident and Understood Children make well-adjusted adults. Is your child struggling with anxiety, frequent meltdowns, sadness, school stress, difficulty making friends, or behaviors that are hard to understand or redirect? Perhaps your child comes to you with worries, becomes overwhelmed by transitions, withdraws from the family, or has difficulty expressing what is happening inside. When a child is struggling, the entire family can feel the impact. Parents may find themselves wondering whether they are doing enough or how they can help without making things worse.
I provide a warm and developmentally appropriate environment, both in-person and virtually, where children can express themselves, build emotional awareness, and learn healthier ways to respond to difficult experiences. Depending on your child’s age and needs, therapy may include play, creative activities, conversation, cognitive behavioral strategies,
emotional-regulation skills, and parent collaboration. I help children experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, family changes, grief, peer difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma, school-related challenges, ADHD, and possible neurodivergence. Your child is more than a diagnosis or a difficult behavior. Reach out for a free consultation.
Call or Paul Kramer now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 391-3959

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

2529 Navarra Drive

Carlsbad, CA 92009 map

(510) 391-3959
I offer therapy sessions in-person in my office in Carlsbad by the Omni La Costa Golf Course, or virtually through Telehealth.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Emotional Disturbance 
$230 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Paul Kramer
Let's Connect (510) 391-3959
Photo of Paul Kramer, Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

2529 Navarra Drive

Carlsbad, CA 92009 map

(510) 391-3959
I offer therapy sessions in-person in my office in Carlsbad by the Omni La Costa Golf Course, or virtually through Telehealth.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Emotional Disturbance 
$230 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Paul Kramer

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $230
  • Couple Sessions $275
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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We use a third party insurance billing service which makes billing seamless! Write me if you are interested in hearing more.
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Paul Kramer
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 391-3959
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We use a third party insurance billing service which makes billing seamless! Write me if you are interested in hearing more.
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Paul Kramer
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 391-3959

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 46231 Paul Kramer
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 23 years
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Paul Kramer
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
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Paul Kramer
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (510) 391-3959

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Neurodivergence
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Teen Violence
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Video Game Addiction
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A child's actions often communicate needs they do not yet have the words to explain. My role is to understand what may be underneath the behavior, help your child develop practical coping skills, and support you in responding with greater confidence and connection. Reaching out for therapy can be an important first step toward helping your child and family feel more hopeful, secure, and supported.
Photo of Paul Kramer, Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Paul Kramer
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 391-3959
"
A child's actions often communicate needs they do not yet have the words to explain. My role is to understand what may be underneath the behavior, help your child develop practical coping skills, and support you in responding with greater confidence and connection. Reaching out for therapy can be an important first step toward helping your child and family feel more hopeful, secure, and supported.
Photo of Paul Kramer, Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Paul Kramer
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 391-3959

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Immuno-disorders

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Immuno-disorders

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Imago
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Play Therapy
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Here's what therapy looks like with me: I blend CBT, play-based approaches, family systems, strengths-based work, parent consultation & trauma-informed care. Warm sessions (in-person/virtual) use play, creativity, conversation & regulation skills—with you as a partner. Your child finds safe ways to share what's inside, builds awareness & gains coping tools; you grow confident & connected.
Photo of Paul Kramer, Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Paul Kramer
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 391-3959
"
Here's what therapy looks like with me: I blend CBT, play-based approaches, family systems, strengths-based work, parent consultation & trauma-informed care. Warm sessions (in-person/virtual) use play, creativity, conversation & regulation skills—with you as a partner. Your child finds safe ways to share what's inside, builds awareness & gains coping tools; you grow confident & connected.
Photo of Paul Kramer, Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Paul Kramer
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 391-3959

Location

Primary Location

2529 Navarra Drive

Carlsbad, CA 92009

(510) 391-3959

Nearby Areas

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I offer therapy sessions in-person in my office in Carlsbad by the Omni La Costa Golf Course, or virtually through Telehealth.
Photo of Paul Kramer, Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Paul Kramer
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 391-3959
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person in my office in Carlsbad by the Omni La Costa Golf Course, or virtually through Telehealth.
Photo of Paul Kramer, Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Paul Kramer
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 391-3959