- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused work
About Kari
Kari Oshinski is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Wisconsin with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Kari also works with people dealing with blended family issues, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
Kari favors straightforward, practical work. She often helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, then practices small changes that make daily life easier. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, trying new ways to respond, and checking what works in real life.
She uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to shift thinking and reduce worry. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods are used to set clear goals and build momentum. Narrative ideas help people reframe stories they tell about themselves and their relationships.
Kari describes her approach as collaborative and down-to-earth. She helps people sort priorities, experiment with changes, and track progress. Practical skills and short experiments are common in sessions to keep work focused between meetings.
People who are juggling new households, co-parenting arrangements, or midlife transitions may find the focus useful. Kari aims to help clients make manageable adjustments rather than promising sweeping fixes. To begin, people follow the site flow to match and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Kari commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce worry and improve daily routines. Mindfulness involves short attention and breathing exercises that help manage stress and bring awareness to automatic reactions.Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are also part of the toolbox. Motivational interviewing helps clarify what matters most and build motivation for change. Solution-focused work breaks goals into small, achievable steps so progress is visible and measurable.
Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. Kari will discuss goals and preferences with each client and adapt techniques over time. She aims to match approaches to what feels practical and useful for the person's life and responsibilities.
The therapist's biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm the available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss format preferences during the initial matching process to plan how sessions will fit into everyday schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include blended family issues, communication problems, caregiver stress, and body image.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear goals, small experiments, and skills you can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Kari has six years of clinical experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Please check the platform for exact session delivery methods.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.