Ann Kramer, EdS LPC

Hi—below are my credentials—you know, the nuts and bolts of education, licensing etc.

I’ve got lots of experience working with a wide variety of clients. Currently I am working online with one-on-one coaching/counseling sessions and through this website and soon, an online school.

After 20+ years of being licensed in Maryland, Florida, Oregon and North Carolina, I have let my license lapse. It no longer holds value since I work with clients from all over the United States and abroad. My clients realize that I have the credentials necessary to work with them and at this point, going through the licensing process is limited to the state I reside in and thus, not all that useful. These are changing times!

Ann Kramer, M.Ed., Ed.S.

Creator of the Life Puzzle Framework Counselor, Author, and Personal Development Specialist

Professional Summary

With over 25 years of experience in counseling and professional development, I specialize in helping individuals achieve wholeness through practical, solution-focused approaches. As the developer of the Life Puzzle framework—a methodology for personal growth—I’ve successfully guided thousands of clients toward meaningful life changes.

Education and Credentials

  • Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Counseling, College of William and Mary
  • Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counseling, College of William and Mary
  • Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Early Childhood Development, Old Dominion University
  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Virginia Commonwealth University

Professional Experience and Impact

Clinical Practice (1992-Present)

  • Developed and refined the Life Puzzle framework through evidence-based practice and client outcomes
  • Successfully implemented with diverse populations across various life stages
  • Specialized in solution-focused, brief therapy approaches
  • Maintained counseling licenses in multiple states (1995-2017)

Current Practice Model

I now operate as a personal development specialist and life strategist, offering:

  • Individual coaching and consulting services
  • Online educational programs
  • Professional training and development
  • Workshop facilitation

Note on Licensing: While I maintained state counseling licenses for over 25 years, I’ve transitioned to a coaching and educational model to serve clients nationally and internationally. All services are delivered within appropriate professional and legal guidelines.

Published Works and Programs

Books

  • “Life Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together” – A comprehensive guide to personal development
  • “Life Puzzle for Teens” – Adapting wholeness principles for younger audiences

Professional Development Programs

  • CART (Creating A Responsible Thinker) – Evidence-based curriculum for teens and parents
  • Train-the-Trainer Certification Program

Research and Methodology

The Life Puzzle framework integrates principles from:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
  • Systems Theory
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Positive Psychology