Karlee Shave , LMSW

Karlee Shave is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with six years of clinical experience. She has worked with people of all ages and has particular experience supporting adolescents and young adults through challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic health concerns, low self-esteem, and difficulties with motivation. Her practice also includes working with LGBTQIA+ identified clients and addressing a range of concerns including attachment and abandonment, family and caregiver stress, communication and commitment issues, dissociation, and co-morbid conditions.

Karlee emphasizes a holistic, adaptable approach that attends to the whole person rather than isolated symptoms. She aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. Clients are regarded as active collaborators in the process - Karlee offers practical tools and guidance while centering each person’s goals and preferences.

In her work she draws on evidence-informed approaches, including attachment-based work, client-centered strategies, and cognitive behavioral techniques, tailoring interventions to meet individual needs. Her focus is on supporting growth, strengthening coping skills, and helping people navigate life’s hurdles with greater clarity and resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Karlee Shave

Karlee draws from attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to guide her online work. Attachment-based therapy explores relational patterns and how early bonds influence current relationships, helping clients address issues like abandonment and attachment concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, allowing clients to lead sessions while the therapist offers unconditional positive regard and support. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to manage symptoms such as anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Karlee works collaboratively to determine what fits each person's needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time and combines elements of different approaches as appropriate to support growth and coping.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and meet people where they are. These options can increase accessibility and continuity of care, allowing therapists and licensed professionals to work together with clients in forms that suit their lifestyles and comfort levels.