Kari Wright, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

listens and partners
practical steps
trauma-informed

About Kari

Kari Wright is a licensed social worker (LMSW) with 20 years of experience. She greets newcomers warmly and values the courage it takes to seek support. Her approach centers on listening and partnering with each person who reaches out.

Kari typically uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in sessions. She has a long background helping people through grief, loss, depression, and trauma, and is open to addressing many other concerns. Kari describes therapy as a shared effort and focuses on clear conversation and practical steps.

In sessions she aims to understand what clients are saying, offer validation, and give constructive feedback. She also helps people see different perspectives and explore options for change. Her style is straightforward and collaborative rather than prescriptive.

Kari notes she is a Christian clinician but does not limit care to faith-based counseling. She will not raise religion unless a client wants to bring it into the work. She works with adults and children and keeps the focus on each person’s goals.

People consult Kari for a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting challenges, relationship stress, ADHD, and coping after disasters. She’s based in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. To start, clients use the site’s matching steps to connect and schedule time with her.

How these approaches guide online work

CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors. It helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping after difficult events by giving clear tools to test and change patterns.

Motivational Interviewing is a short, goal-oriented way to talk about change. It helps people move from uncertainty to action by exploring values and personal reasons for change.

EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses structured bilateral stimulation alongside memory processing. It is often used for trauma, loss, and intense distress to reduce the emotional hold of painful memories.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adapt them as needed.

Confirm available session formats before booking, because this profile does not list them explicitly. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also make it simpler to continue care after a move or when juggling work and family responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Addictions Trauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Isolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kari help with?

She works with many issues including grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, and coping with life changes such as disasters.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens, validates, offers feedback, and helps people consider different perspectives and practical steps.

What experience does she bring?

She has 20 years of experience as a licensed social worker and long experience supporting people through trauma, grief, and mood concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds an LMSW, which is a licensed master social worker credential, and practices out of Michigan.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile and may vary.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.