Carlyss Kurtti , LPCC

Carlyss Kurtti is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in North Dakota with 18 years of experience providing psychotherapy to people across the lifespan. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling from North Dakota State University and draws on that training to support individuals facing depression, anxiety, phobias, panic, obsessive-compulsive concerns, bipolar disorder, attention-deficit challenges, relationship difficulties, parenting and co-parenting struggles, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her practice also focuses on grief, codependency, career overwhelm, personality concerns, and life transitions such as divorce and caregiving challenges.

Her therapeutic stance is warm, nonjudgmental, and patient, offering unconditional positive regard while working collaboratively with each person. She integrates evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment principles, dialectical behavior techniques, narrative approaches, and solution-focused work to tailor interventions to the needs and goals of the individual. Carlyss has experience with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, and she emphasizes sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

She approaches treatment with flexibility and a commitment to individualized care, helping people build practical skills, clarify values, and move toward meaningful change. Carlyss aims to create a respectful atmosphere where clients can explore concerns, develop coping strategies, and pursue improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It combines mindfulness skills with practical steps to build a life that reflects what matters most and can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress and teaching concrete skills to shift them. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, mood concerns, compulsive behaviors, and problem-solving around everyday stressors.

Carlyss approaches online work collaboratively, helping clients explore which methods fit their goals and preferences. She and the client consider strengths, symptoms, and practical needs to create a treatment plan together, adjusting approaches as progress is made.

Online sessions with licensed professionals offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and geography while maintaining continuity of support and consistent skill-building between appointments.