Therapist profile
Kari Wright, LMSW
Michigan
Licensed social worker - Anger and trauma
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- CredentialsLMSW
- LicenseLMSW, Michigan / 6801097827
- NPI1043569890
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR
- Motivational Interviewing
About Kari
Kari Wright is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on a wide range of concerns including grief, depression, trauma, addictions, anxiety, and anger. Kari notes she uses cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and EMDR in her work.
Kari frames therapy as a partnership. She listens, offers feedback, and helps people look at problems from different angles. Sessions involve practical conversation about current struggles and steps to try between meetings.
She has extensive experience with grief, loss, depression, and trauma. She also addresses issues such as parenting strain, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, career stress, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Other areas she supports include compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image worries.
Kari identifies as a Christian clinician but does not limit sessions to faith-based counseling. She will not introduce religion unless the client wants that included. She says adults and children are within her experience, and she is open to exploring whatever topic a person brings.
Her style is direct and practical. She aims to clarify what someone is saying, give validation and feedback, and try different perspectives. People who want straightforward conversation about anger, stress, or long-standing patterns may find this a good match.
To begin, clients use an online matching process and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Kari commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing alternative responses; it can help with anger, anxiety, and mood problems. EMDR uses structured processing to reduce the impact of traumatic memories and can be helpful when anger is linked to past trauma.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build momentum toward concrete steps. That approach is useful when someone wants to change habits tied to anger or addictions. Kari treats the choice of method as collaborative and reassesses what works as therapy progresses.
Confirm the session formats before you book since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist will work with the client to pick an approach and session length that fit goals and daily life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
Kari works with adults on anger related to relationships, work frustration, and long-standing resentment. She also handles anger tied to grief, trauma, and stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and practical. She listens, gives feedback, and helps people try new perspectives between sessions.
How much experience does she have with trauma and grief?
She has 20 years of professional experience and reports extensive work with grief, loss, depression, and trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - practicing in Michigan.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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