LMSW

Kari Wright , LMSW

Therapist in Michigan

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About Kari

Kari Wright is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 20 years of clinical experience supporting people through difficult life transitions. She blends evidence-based techniques with a warm, collaborative approach to help individuals and families move toward greater stability and wellbeing. Kari commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and EMDR to address symptoms and patterns that arise from grief, loss, depression, and trauma, while also working with concerns such as addiction, anxiety, relationship and family stress, parenting challenges, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

Kari aims to listen carefully, offer validation and feedback, and explore different perspectives alongside each person she sees. She frames therapy as a partnership that depends on mutual effort and clear communication. While Kari identifies as a Christian, she does not provide exclusively faith-based counseling and will not bring religion into sessions unless a client wants to include it in their care.

In sessions she focuses on practical skills, insight, and tailored strategies designed to meet individual goals. Kari invites questions and conversation about the process so people understand what to expect and how treatment can fit their needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges by focusing on practical skills and problem-solving. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that supports processing distressing memories and the emotions connected to them, which can reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions over time. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation to change, often used with issues like addiction, behavior change, and preparation for new goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kari works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into varied schedules and life demands. Licensed professionals can deliver many therapeutic techniques effectively over these formats, allowing clients to access consistent support from home, work, or other convenient locations.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kari Wright have?

Kari Wright has 20 years of experience.

Is Kari Wright a licensed therapist?

Yes. Kari holds the LMSW credential. License details: MI LMSW 6801097827.

In which languages does Kari Wright provide therapy?

Kari provides therapy in English.

Where is Kari Wright located?

Kari is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Kari Wright as my therapist?

You can work with Kari through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kari Wright work with international clients?

No. Kari Wright does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kari Wright cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting 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 stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood 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

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

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