Who We Are
At Krause Therapy LLC, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized mental health care. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve emotional well-being and personal growth through effective counseling services.
Sho Ishikura, Associate Psychotherapist
Sho has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds in addition to facilitating a virtual men’s group. His theoretical counseling orientation is an integrative approach that utilizes person-centered, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative, and CBT therapies. Sho particularly finds excitement in helping those who struggle with creative issues, people struggling with PTSD, and couples/relationship issues.
Sho is a Licensed Associate Counselor, (LAC) in the State of New Jersey and he completed his Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University (Mar. 2022). He has spent the past decade working as a musician both abroad and in the United States.
Andrea Ramirez, Associate Psychotherapist, Bilingual in Spanish
Andrea is dedicated to help you break free from cycles of anxiety, overthinking, and the pressure of people-pleasing. With a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Cambridge College in Boston.
She specializes in supporting people who feel stuck in unfulfilling jobs, are navigating painful breakups, or struggling with anxiety and everyday stress. If you find yourself overwhelmed by racing thoughts, physical symptoms of anxiety, or feel guilty when you try to say "no," Andrea is here to help you find your way back to emotional balance and well-being.
Her approach is centered on creating a safe, understanding space where you can feel heard and supported in your healing process. Using CBT and Exposure Therapy techniques coupled with a person centered approach, working with Andrea means taking the first step toward overcoming mental blocks, building confidence, and learning how to set healthy boundaries in every area of your life.
Andrea is committed to helping you reclaim control over your emotions and decisions so you can align your choices with your true desires and needs. Whether you’re looking to change careers, move past a breakup, or simply learn how to say "no" without guilt,
Andrea will guide you through the process of healing and transformation, helping you create a more balanced and authentic life. She in Bilingual in Spanish and currently sees adults and children in her individual work, as well as the provision of family work.
Ruchi Lal, Associate Psychotherapist
Ruchi Lal, is a Master’s level Clinical Mental Health Counselor. With a compassionate heart and a keen understanding of the diverse cultural backgrounds that shape individual experiences, Ruchi is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive space for her clients. Her cultural insights allow her to navigate biases with sensitivity, ensuring that mental health support is both relevant and effective. Ruchi employs a unique blend of therapeutic techniques tailored to each client’s specific needs, empowering them to explore their challenges and cultivate resilience.
Ruchi provides therapy to individuals, adults and children as well as couples and family work.
She is able to facilitate counseling in English and Hindi.