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Zev Kramer, LSW

Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Pennsylvania
LGBTQIA+-Trauma & Abuse-Bipolar Disorder-Anxiety-Substance Abuse-Chronic Health Conditions-Adoption-

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your plan qualifies.

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Professional statement

Zev is a trauma-informed clinician who supports adolescents and adults navigating depression, identity exploration, relationship challenges, major life transitions, and the lasting impact of trauma, abuse, and marginalization. He works especially well with survivors of complex trauma, LGBTQ+ clients, and individuals who have felt misunderstood, overlooked, or disconnected from themselves. Zev believes therapy can be a space where shame begins to soften, clarity develops, and clients reconnect with their own voice and sense of agency.

Zev brings a grounded, direct, and deeply attuned presence to his work with clients. He balances warmth and compassion with honest reflection, creating a space where people can feel both supported and encouraged to grow. His approach recognizes that healing is shaped not only by personal experiences, but also by the relationships, identities, and systems that influence how we move through the world.

Zev’s work is rooted in trauma-informed and affirming care, with a focus on helping clients understand their experiences, build resilience, and develop a stronger relationship with themselves. He is especially passionate about supporting individuals navigating marginalized identities, healthcare challenges, LGBTQ+ experiences, and HIV+ communities. Through collaboration and exploration, Zev helps clients move toward greater self-understanding, empowerment, and meaningful change.


Message to clients

If you’ve spent a long time carrying difficult experiences, adapting to survive, or feeling like parts of your story have not been fully understood, therapy can be a place to begin making sense of it all. You do not have to minimize what you’ve been through or have everything figured out before starting.

In our work together, we’ll explore how your experiences have shaped you, identify the patterns that may no longer serve you, and create space for healing, self-understanding, and growth. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you with curiosity, honesty, and support as you reconnect with your strengths and your sense of direction.

My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you feel seen, respected, and empowered to reclaim your story. Healing is not about becoming someone different—it’s about building a deeper connection with who you are and what matters most to you.


Licensure

Pennsylvania: SW141512

Supervisor: Eric Lavalle(Professional Counselor LMHC10003474 (MA), PC011223 (PA))


Languages

English


Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services

Out-of-pocket fees

Get reimbursed for sessions with Zev Kramer

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

  • Individual sessions:$175 (60min)