Hi, and Welcome!
I’m really glad you’re here, and I hope this space feels like a soft place to land as you figure out what you need.
I’m Karlee Anderson, LCSW, a licensed therapist based in Sacramento, California. I work with adults, young adults, and teens navigating anxiety, depression, identity development, relationship and family stress, and major life transitions.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct. I aim to create a space where clients feel supported and understood, while also helping them build insight, strengthen self-trust, and develop practical tools they can use outside of session.
My clinical background includes residential treatment, where I supported adolescents and families through emotional overwhelm, complex family dynamics, trauma, and major transitions. I also have experience working in international schools and cross-cultural settings, supporting globally mobile students, Third Culture Kids, and families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and national backgrounds.
I lived and worked abroad for several years in South Korea and India, and those experiences continue to influence how I understand identity, belonging, transition, and the pressure that can come with navigating different expectations or worlds.
I also know what it is like to sit on the other side of the room. My own experience in therapy has shaped the way I show up with clients: with respect, curiosity, honesty, and a deep appreciation for the courage it takes to begin.
Outside of my work, I’m a mother and partner, and I value time with my family, walking my dog, being outdoors, traveling, reading, cooking, and making time for art and painting.
If any of this resonates with you, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation to see if working together feels like a good fit!
Approach
I believe therapy works best when it feels genuine and relational. I aim to create a space that feels welcoming, grounded, and free of judgment, where you can show up as you are and feel truly heard. I take time to understand your experiences in context, including your relationships, transitions, and past experiences, and how they have shaped the ways you think, feel, and move through the world.
Our work together is collaborative and intentional. I’m open and clear in how I communicate, and I will thoughtfully reflect patterns or themes I notice while staying responsive to your comfort level and pace. Therapy is not about rushing change. It is about building understanding, connection, and momentum in a way that feels steady and sustainable.
I use an integrative, individualized approach rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Sessions are shaped around your needs and goals, drawing from evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), attachment-informed and parts-based approaches, solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness-based practices.
My work is grounded in a trauma-informed framework, with attention to how past experiences can influence emotional responses, relationships, patterns of thinking, and the body. Therapy may focus on strengthening coping skills, improving emotional regulation, increasing insight, and supporting meaningful change. Somatic and mindfulness-based techniques can help build awareness and grounding, while solution-focused work supports identifying strengths and practical next steps.
When helpful, I also incorporate creative and expressive tools such as writing, drawing, or guided reflection, particularly when words are hard to access. Throughout the process, your feedback is always welcome. Therapy is something we shape together, and my goal is to offer support that feels attuned, flexible, and genuinely helpful.
