- Goal oriented
- Skill building
- Practical guidance
About Kari
Kari Jordan is a Licensed Master Social Worker who offers straightforward, compassionate help for people feeling stuck. She specializes in stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and life changes. Kari draws on six years of clinical experience and frames therapy as a practical partnership focused on real goals.
Kari listens first and then helps people set small, achievable steps. She emphasizes clear communication and teaches skills clients can use outside sessions. She aims to make therapy simple and down to earth, so progress feels usable in daily life.
Her background includes work in social services across settings where she supported people with substance use concerns, domestic violence, sexual assault, and LGBTQ+ needs. She has experience with teens, adults, and seniors, and has supported issues such as medical integration and behavioral health.
Kari typically adapts each session to what a person needs in that moment. She uses practical tools drawn from approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address patterns and build coping skills. Sessions focus on what will help most now, while teaching techniques that last.
People who come to Kari for help with grief, career stress, codependency, body image, or addiction-related concerns can expect collaborative goal setting. The work balances skill-building, problem-solving, and honest conversation to move toward the changes a person wants.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. It helps when someone needs a therapist who prioritizes understanding, acceptance, and goals set by the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful habits; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help with intense emotions and relationship patterns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kari will work with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as progress is made. The first few sessions are often used to identify priorities and try approaches to see what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing commute time and allowing meetings from other locations. It also lets people use different tools like brief check-ins or longer skill-building sessions to match schedules and needs.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kari commonly help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, life transitions, addictions, grief, relationship struggles, eating and career concerns, and codependency.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Kari uses a practical, client-centered style that focuses on listening, clear goals, and teaching skills people can use between sessions.
What is Kari's professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience and seven years working in social services supporting a range of needs including substance use, domestic violence, and medical integration.
What credentials and region apply to this clinician?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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