Karlee Young , LPC

Karlee Young is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has practiced counseling for over seven years and came to the platform aiming to extend the benefits of therapy to more people. She holds a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from California University of Pennsylvania and began her career working in the addictions field, supporting both adults and adolescents across the full spectrum of substance use issues, including helping those coping with family substance use.

As her work shifted toward grief counseling, she noticed a consistent focus in her practice - assisting people through transitions and helping them regain a sense of control and calm. That recognition of the impact of change has become a central theme in her career and informs how she approaches each case.

She practices from a person-centered perspective that emphasizes empathy, trust, and honesty, and she often incorporates cognitive-behavioral interventions and motivational interviewing to help clients explore their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. Karlee supports clients in identifying practical solutions that fit their lives and prefers a holistic view that considers emotional, physical, and social factors. She is available to answer questions about her background and approaches, and she encourages anyone seeking support to find the right therapist for their needs, whether with her or another professional.

Client-centered and CBT approaches for online support

Karlee Young often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach helps people facing life transitions, grief, and relationship challenges by emphasizing empathy and trust.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop new coping skills. CBT can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday difficulties.

Motivational Interviewing is another tool she employs to support readiness for change, useful for issues such as substance use, impulsivity, or shifting long-standing habits. It helps clients clarify their motivation and set achievable steps toward their goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is treated as a collaboration. Karlee will work with each person to determine which strategies match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into busy schedules, accommodate caregiving responsibilities, and maintain continuity during life changes. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver effective care through these formats while adapting tools and exercises to work well in virtual sessions.