- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- 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 works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Kari also focuses on issues such as blended family challenges, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, eating and food-related concerns, family of origin issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, midlife transition, self-love, and women's issues.
Kari structures sessions around practical adjustments people can use day to day. That can include shifts in self-talk, changes to routines, and experiments with how relationships are navigated. She uses clear goals and brief, doable steps so work between sessions feels relevant and manageable.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also uses mindfulness practices to calm attention and narrative techniques to help people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools are woven in to support decision making and quick progress when clients want it.
Kari aims to help people connect what they want to do with what they actually do. Sessions tend to focus on concrete skills, small behavior changes, and clearer communication in relationships. Clients leave with steps to try between sessions and a plan for ongoing improvement.
She offers services in English for adults located in Wisconsin. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Her practice uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns of thinking and try new behaviors; this can be useful for anxiety, guilt, and stress when someone wants clear steps to change. Mindfulness methods are used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, often with short exercises clients practice between sessions. Motivational interviewing supports decision making and strengthens commitment when someone is weighing a change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kari will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That may mean combining CBT with mindfulness or using solution-focused tools for short-term goals. The plan is adjusted based on what helps the person move forward in small, practical ways.
Session format details are not listed in the profile, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow for work that includes breathing or grounding exercises without extra travel. Therapists and licensed professionals generally use these formats to help clients maintain progress while balancing everyday responsibilities.
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 work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus areas like guilt and shame and body image.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses cognitive-behavioral and narrative approaches to help notice unhelpful thoughts and reframe personal stories, paired with practical steps to change daily patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience working as a therapist and holds the LMFT credential.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Wisconsin as an LMFT and provides services to adults in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are used.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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