- Attachment patterns
- Cognitive tools
- Communication skills
About Karlee
Karlee Shave is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with six years of professional experience. She works with adults, adolescents, and young adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and concerns related to LGBT identity. Karlee also focuses on self-esteem and life purpose questions when people feel stuck or unsure what comes next.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools. Sessions often cover how patterns from early relationships affect current reactions, how thoughts influence mood, and ways to improve communication. Karlee describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client guides the focus and she offers strategies and feedback.
Clients can expect a supportive, client-centered style that pays attention to attachment patterns and behavior. She draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at relational patterns, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and actions, and elements of the Gottman Method for communication work. Those approaches are used to address issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, family of origin concerns, and relationship communication problems.
Karlee has worked with people facing complex situations including trauma, dissociation, domestic violence, caregiver stress, body image, autism spectrum concerns, and co-occurring mood issues. She also helps with commitment and control issues, disruptive mood dysregulation symptoms, and feelings of emptiness.
Her practice asks clients to take an active role. She offers tools, helps set goals, and adapts methods to a person’s needs. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Karlee uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current behavior and feelings, which can help with abandonment and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy is about listening closely and following the client’s lead, helping people explore what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. She discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as they learn what helps. This collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize relational, conversational, or skills-based work.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering flexible timing around work or caregiving. Some formats also reduce bandwidth needs or let a person choose not to use video for a session. Ask about available session types when scheduling to match the format to daily routines and goals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, and self-esteem issues, plus related areas such as attachment, body image, and family of origin problems.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She uses conversation, feedback, and tools from attachment work and cognitive approaches to help clarify next steps.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Licensed Master Social Worker credential and has six years of clinical experience working with adolescents and young adults as well as adults.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is an LMSW licensed in Michigan and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.