ABOUT DR. SCHLEE
My Thoughts on the Therapeutic Relationship
A strong therapeutic relationship is at the heart of effective therapy. Finding someone with the right blend of training, experience, and interpersonal skill to truly understand and guide you matters. My doctoral training, along with 26 years in private practice and consulting, has shaped and refined that foundation.
Equally important is my approach with clients. I bring respect, genuine curiosity about the path that led you here, and an engaged, collaborative energy—qualities that tend to anchor the work we do together.
Therapy is deeply personal, and no two people, or processes, are the same. Over the years, I’ve developed the flexibility to tailor each therapeutic relationship to fit your individual needs, personality, and goals.
In addition to treating depression, anxiety, and stress, my areas of focus include:
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Working with older adults and those navigating chronic health concerns and life changes (physical, cognitive, or medical)
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Life transitions and relationship challenges (marriage, family, infidelity, divorce, dating, retirement, grief, and loss)
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Couples therapy
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Perfectionism, self-criticism, procrastination, and self-doubt
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Building self-compassion and sustainable self-care
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Caregiver stress
If you’re ready for change, whether in your life or relationships, we can work together to turn that intention into something real, rather than something that keeps getting postponed.
Consider the words of Lao-Tzu, a Chinese philosopher credited with founding Taoism:
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Take your first step today toward the life you want to create. Email me and let's get started: DrKarinSchlee@gmail.com
EDUCATION & TRAINING
I earned my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where I received specialized training in couples work under the mentorship of K. D. O'Leary at the Stony Brook Marital Clinic.
My clinical training at Stony Brook also included work at the Krasner Psychological Center and the Point of Woods Parenting Clinic.
Internship
I completed my predoctoral internship at the Charleston Consortium Internship Program, a collaboration between the Medical University of South Carolina and the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
During this time, I trained in trauma, addiction, and veteran care across several settings, including:
Professional Experience
Following my internship, I joined the VA Medical Center as a staff psychologist, providing services in:
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Marital and Family Clinic
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Primary Care Mental Health Clinic
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Substance Abuse Treatment Center
In the Substance Abuse Treatment Center, I co-developed and led a family group program for veterans and their loved ones.
Undergraduate Education
I graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Clark University.
TRIVIA: Did you know Clark U is the only university in the US at which Sigmund Freud lectured? Check it out:
Transcript of Freud's 1909 lectures at Clark