Karlee Shave, LMSW

Therapist in Michigan

Karlee Shave is a licensed master social worker practicing in Michigan.

License 6801114942 · Michigan Expires July 2028
NPI 1134775935 · national registry
Experience and languages 6+ years in practice English

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About Karlee

Karlee Shave is a licensed master social worker practicing in Michigan. She brings six years of professional experience supporting people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and struggles with self-esteem. Karlee aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters to them and find practical ways forward.

Karlee often tailors sessions so people feel heard and understood. She uses straightforward tools and collaborative goal-setting so clients stay in control of the process.

Background and approach

The work can include talking through painful memories, building healthier habits, or strengthening everyday coping skills. Her approach draws on attachment-focused ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding.

The Gottman Method is part of her toolkit for improving communication and closeness when relationship patterns are causing strain. Karlee has experience supporting people across a range of life stages, with special attention to LGBTQ concerns, caregiver stress, and challenges related to body image or identity. She also has experience with trauma-related issues, dissociation, and family of origin patterns.

Sessions are offered in English and are designed to fit daily life. Karlee prefers a collaborative style - clients set priorities and she offers tools, feedback, and encouragement to help meet those goals.

Credentials

LMSW (Michigan): License 6801114942 · expires July 2028
NPI: 1134775935 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Karlee lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Karlee names

These are the approaches Karlee names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.

Online support

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Karlee blends a few clear methods to meet different needs. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and reducing damaging interaction patterns, which can help when relationship stress affects mood and daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current emotions and coping, useful for people who notice repeating patterns in close relationships.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the client's perspective and priorities, allowing people to lead the pace and focus of sessions. Deciding which approach to use is a team effort; she will talk with clients about goals, try a few strategies, and adjust based on what feels most helpful.

Online work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs. Video allows fuller interaction and visual cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a short break at work, and messaging or live chat can be used for quick check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue work consistently when schedules change.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Karlee help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and LGBT-related concerns. Her work also covers attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Karlee practices in a collaborative, client-centered way. She mixes talk-based exploration with practical tools and goal-setting so clients can test new behaviors between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She is a licensed master social worker with six years of professional experience working with a range of concerns, including trauma and identity-related stress.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

Karlee holds a Michigan LMSW and conducts her practice while licensed in Michigan.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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