Myia Kramer

Myia Kramer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with about 15 years in the field. She practices in California and brings experience from community work and program management to her clinical work. She focuses on women's issues among other concerns and tends to support people navigating addiction, relationship strain, and low self-worth.

Her early career included providing Wraparound services to high-risk youth with complex needs. She also spent three years teaching in Japan through the JET Programme before returning to the U.S. to finish licensure and move into program roles. These varied settings shaped a practical approach to care.

Myia later worked as a Clinical Program Manager for a Northern California county, supporting people with severe mental health challenges and dual diagnosis. She now manages an Addiction Medicine Program, which informs how she helps people with drug and alcohol concerns.

She pays particular attention to cultural context and the realities faced by women of color. She adapts treatment to fit each person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Conversations in sessions tend to focus on real-life changes and skills that can be used between visits.

Outside clinical duties she serves on a nonprofit board and presents on mental health topics for community groups. These roles keep her connected to local needs and practical resources for people seeking support.

How her approaches translate to online work

Myia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs. Two approaches she commonly draws on are relapse prevention strategies for addiction and relational work for communication and trust issues. Relapse prevention focuses on identifying triggers and creating manageable coping steps to reduce substance use risks. Relational work looks at communication patterns and helps people practice clearer boundaries and repair after conflicts.

Finding the right approach is something she does together with each person. She assesses a person's goals, history, and day-to-day life, then recommends techniques that fit. That collaborative process helps shape what therapy looks like over time and which tools to prioritize.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find video or phone meetings let them stay consistent while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.