Marian Getzler-Kramer Ph.D
212.729.6410
mgetzler-kramer@parkavenuetms.com
Before joining the Gold Center, I spent over three decades working as a school psychologist in both mainstream, highly competitive NYC Independent schools and schools for students with learning differences. In addition, I have worked as a solo practitioner doing individual and group work with adolescents, parents, college and graduate students, couples, families and adults with learning challenges. I have also worked with college and graduate students who are struggling to complete their studies due to learning challenges, ADHD, test anxiety, time management issues and psychological struggles.
While I loved the collegial atmosphere of a school setting, I am excited to use my school experience to be more directly involved providing services to individuals facing challenging experiences. Working in the Gold Center alongside a group of talented clinicians is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of a team dedicated to helping adolescents, young adults and adults succeed in achieving their life goals.
My work in school settings has taught me what it takes to be a successful young adult and how to parent resilient and successful young people. Having been part of a school faculty I am aware of the important role of school in a young person’s life and, when appropriate, I will consult with, and visit a student’s school acting as an advocate for the student.
My primary goal as a therapist is to give people the skills and tools necessary to make positive changes in their lives. I am so lucky to love the work that I do and to value the relationships I forge with both my colleagues and clients.
SPECIALTIES
Psychotherapy for adults, young adults, family & couples
Parenting consultations & management
Treatment for learning difficulties
Treatment of test taking anxiety
Interpersonal therapy for transitions
- Becoming a parent
- Entry into high school, college & workforce
- Re-entering workforce & retirement
School based consultations
Groups for parents/siblings of special needs children
Executive functioning and Time Management
EXPERIENCE
NYU: Ph.D School Psychology
Trinity School, NYC, Interim Director of Upper School Counseling; Upper School Psychologist
Private Practice, NYC
Hebrew Academy of Five Towns and Rockaways, Middle School, Director of Guidance & Counseling
Winston Preparatory School, NYC, Chair of Guidance Department; School Psychologist