- CBT and EMDR
- Practical feedback
- Works with adults and children
About Kari
Kari Wright is a licensed social worker with twenty years of experience helping people through difficult life moments. She greets each person with appreciation for their courage in reaching out. Her work is grounded in listening, giving clear feedback, and exploring different perspectives together.
Kari commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and EMDR in sessions. She has a long background supporting people through grief, loss, depression, and trauma. She also addresses sleep concerns and related issues when they come up in therapy.
Her style is direct and warm. She aims to understand what each person is saying and to validate their experience. Sessions are treated as a partnership where both people contribute to finding workable steps forward.
Kari is comfortable working with adults and children. She identifies as a Christian but will not raise religious topics unless the client wants to include them in sessions.
Clients can expect clear suggestions, practical tools, and room to talk through painful memories. Kari encourages questions and collaboration to tailor the work to individual goals and needs.
How these approaches inform online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday struggles. EMDR helps people process distressing memories by working with memory and body responses; it is often used when trauma or past events continue to cause distress. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps build a person’s own reasons and plans for change, often used for addictions or behavior change.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kari will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then suggest methods to try. Clients and the therapist will adjust the plan as they learn what fits best.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some session styles can reduce the need to be on camera or can be arranged around work or caregiving schedules. Ask about how sessions are scheduled and what to expect on the first appointment.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kari help with?
Kari works with a wide range of issues including grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines attentive listening with validation and clear feedback. Therapy is described as a partnership where practical steps and different perspectives are explored together.
What is her background and experience?
Kari has twenty years of experience as a licensed social worker and has worked extensively with grief, loss, depression, and trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kari?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.