- Stress and anxiety
- Self-esteem work
- CBT and mindfulness
About Kari
Kari Oshinski is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT practicing in Wisconsin with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem questions, and major life changes. Kari often helps people who are navigating blended family issues, body image, caregiver stress, and isolation.
Kari’s sessions usually focus on practical steps rather than abstract theory. She helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, try small behavior changes, and adjust how they communicate. Conversations often include looking at how family of origin and current relationships affect daily life. She uses clear, concrete tools people can try between meetings.
Kari uses several approaches to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change thoughts and actions that increase anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels stuck and needs help building their own reasons to change.
Many clients come wanting quicker, actionable change. Kari can work toward short-term goals with solution-focused steps while also addressing deeper narrative patterns when needed. She encourages small experiments in behavior and noticing what works in real life. That practical emphasis makes sessions feel goal-oriented and grounded.
Kari conducts therapy in English and is based in Wisconsin. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It is useful for stress, worry, and habits that get in the way of daily life. Mindfulness Therapy teaches straightforward attention and breathing practices to lower reactivity and increase presence. It can help when overwhelm or rumination interferes with studying, work, or relationships. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building personal reasons for change and strengthening motivation when someone feels stuck.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kari will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try based on goals and preferences. Sessions can shift over time from short-term, solution-focused steps to deeper narrative or behavioral work as needed.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into study, work, or caregiving schedules by removing travel time and allowing more flexible appointment times. Online work also supports brief check-ins, follow-up conversations, and focused skill practice that can be built around daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kari help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include blended family issues, body image, caregiver stress, and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and action-oriented. Sessions often include small behavior changes, communication practice, and thought work.
How much experience does she have?
Kari has six years of clinical experience working with adults on the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT and practices in Wisconsin under a WI LMFT credential.
Can people meet with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
Kari does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.