Karlee embarked on her academic journey at UC Santa Cruz, earning a degree in Intensive Psychology. Following her undergraduate studies, she dedicated her passion for holistic parenting at Play Mountain Place, an Institute for Humanistic Parenting, where she served as an educator for children aged 2-12. Inspired by the institute's philosophy and motivated by the loss of her long-time therapist from her teenage years, Karlee made the impactful decision to pursue a Masters in Clinical Psychology and become a Psychotherapist.

In 2009, she successfully completed her graduate studies at Antioch University in Los Angeles, where she delved into Early Childhood parenting at the Early Childhood Parenting Center, immersing herself in the intricacies of Attachment theory. Post-graduation, Karlee commenced her career as a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern at Counseling West, honing her skills in Depth Psychology by Carl Jung, where she worked with adults.

During her internship at Step by Step Edu Play Programs, Karlee extended her expertise to children with developmental disabilities, engaging in diverse settings such as school classrooms, homes, and specialized classes. Achieving licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist in 2014, she transitioned into the substance abuse field, taking on the roles of Lead Therapist and Clinical Director at a prominent detox and residential treatment center over the next four years.

In 2018, Karlee chose to establish her private practice, focusing on addiction, trauma, grief, postpartum, and parenting. With over 15 years of experience working with clients, Karlee brings an intuitive and practical approach. She is dedicated to helping individuals uncover their unconscious beliefs, paving the way for a more fulfilling life. Passionate about her work, she finds fulfillment in supporting not only individuals grappling with addiction but also extending her expertise to the friends, family, and spouses of addicts. Furthermore, she caters to high-functioning working professionals seeking career elevation and mothers in need of guidance and support in their parenting journey.

“In your first session, we will get to know each other, dive into your past, learn about your childhood, identify attachment strategies, find your barriers to success and then immediately start moving you toward health and happiness. We will dissect behavioral patterns, find an understanding of your most common role in relationships and figure out how to help you live a balanced life. I will give you some practical tools to feel better. I want to help you get aligned with your true path in life and start doing what you truly enjoy.

It doesn't have to take long to feel better! If you are open, honest, and willing, you will feel results quickly. We will collaborate and laugh together, we’ll process all the good, bad, and weird parts of life and most importantly we will keep it moving forward.” - Karlee