LCSW-C, 5 years of experience
New to Grow
Hi, I’m Karlye, a therapist who works with adolescents and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, personality disorders, and major life transitions. I specialize in supporting young people ages 15 to 65 who are learning to manage intense emotions, focus challenges, and relationship struggles. My approach is warm, collaborative, and judgment-free, creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are. Together, we’ll build emotional awareness, practical coping tools, and confidence so you can feel more capable, connected, and at ease in your daily life.
In our first session, you can expect a calm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can share what’s been on your mind at your own pace. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what’s been most challenging lately, and what you hope to gain from our work together. I’ll ask some gentle questions to better understand your experiences, and together we’ll start identifying goals and practical strategies you can use right away. My priority is to help you feel comfortable, heard, and supported as we begin building a plan that fits your needs and helps you move toward feeling more grounded and in control.
What stands out about my therapeutic approach is how I combine evidence-based methods with a warm, collaborative, and person-centered style. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and systems theory to help clients understand both their internal experiences and the external factors influencing their mental health. My focus is on building emotional awareness, self-regulation, and practical tools that clients can apply in their daily lives. Clients often share that they leave sessions feeling more understood, grounded, and equipped with strategies to manage stress, improve relationships, and approach challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
I’m best positioned to serve adolescents and young adults who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD symptoms, or challenges with emotional regulation and identity. Many of my clients are navigating transitions—such as school, relationships, or early adulthood—and are seeking to better understand themselves and gain control over their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I also work well with clients who may feel misunderstood or unsure where to start but are motivated to explore their experiences, develop healthier coping strategies, and build confidence in who they are becoming.
In my practice, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core approach to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I’ve found CBT particularly effective in addressing anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation challenges because it empowers clients to recognize and challenge unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced, realistic perspectives.
In my practice, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help clients understand and transform emotional patterns that impact their relationships and sense of self. I focus on creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore underlying emotions that often drive conflict, disconnection, or avoidance. EFT allows me to guide clients in identifying their attachment needs and emotional responses, helping them move from reactive or defensive patterns toward more open, vulnerable communication. I use emotion tracking, reflection, and reframing to help clients recognize how their emotions influence interactions and build empathy for themselves and others. Whether working with individuals or couples, I find EFT effective for fostering deeper emotional awareness, strengthening secure attachments, and promoting healing through authentic emotional connection.
In my practice, I incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients explore and understand the different “parts” of themselves that influence their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. IFS provides a compassionate framework for identifying protective parts, wounded parts, and the calm, centered Self that can lead the internal system with clarity and compassion. I guide clients in recognizing how certain parts develop to manage pain, fear, or past trauma, and we work to create curiosity and understanding rather than judgment toward these inner experiences. Through guided dialogue, mindfulness, and visualization, clients learn to unblend from reactive parts and access their Self-energy to foster healing and integration. I find IFS especially powerful for clients struggling with anxiety, trauma, and emotional conflict, as it promotes self-compassion, internal harmony, and lasting personal growth.
In my practice, I use a Person-Centered Therapy approach to create a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel genuinely heard, accepted, and empowered to explore their experiences. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives and possess an inherent capacity for growth and self-understanding. My role is to provide empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity to help clients feel safe enough to connect with their emotions and inner wisdom. Through active listening and reflection, I support clients in clarifying their feelings, identifying their strengths, and discovering their own solutions. This approach allows clients to build self-trust, enhance self-awareness, and make meaningful changes aligned with their values and goals.