Kari Wright , LMSW

Kari Wright is a Michigan-based licensed social worker with two decades of professional experience supporting individuals and families through difficult life transitions. As an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - she draws on practical skills and clinical training to help clients navigate grief, loss, depression, and trauma while remaining open to addressing other concerns that arise.

Her clinical approach blends cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and EMDR, using each method to meet people where they are and address thought patterns, motivation, and traumatic memories in ways that fit the client’s pace. Kari works with both adults and children and places an emphasis on collaboration, active listening, and clear feedback to help clients explore different perspectives and build new coping strategies.

Although Kari is a Christian, she does not provide faith-based counseling exclusively and will not introduce religious topics unless a client wants to include them. Her practice centers on creating a respectful, validating space where clients and therapist partner to set goals and move toward meaningful change. Kari welcomes questions and aims to guide each person through a process that honors their values and goals.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Through Online Sessions

Kari Wright commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and EMDR in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be beneficial for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Motivational interviewing helps clients clarify their personal motivations for change and build commitment, often used with addictions and behavior change goals. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional impact, which can be helpful for people coping with past trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kari collaborates with clients to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process allows techniques to be adapted over time as progress is made or priorities shift.

Online therapy with Kari includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit varied schedules and life demands. These options make it easier for clients to participate from home or another convenient location, reduce travel time, and allow continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can still deliver structured, evidence-based interventions effectively through these remote formats.