Kari Oshinski, LMFT

Kari Oshinski is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Wisconsin. She draws on six years of clinical experience to create a warm, hopeful space for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, or life changes. Kari focuses on practical steps clients can use right away to feel steadier and more capable.

In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful self-talk and adjust daily habits that affect mood and energy. Conversation often centers on clearer communication, setting healthier boundaries, and small shifts in self-care that add up over time. Kari also works with concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, and navigating blended family or separation challenges.

Her approach blends evidence-informed methods with attention to each person’s story. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thinking patterns and from mindfulness to build moment-to-moment awareness. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques help people set realistic goals and track progress.

Kari aims for a collaborative style. She invites clients to set priorities and tries simple, concrete experiments between sessions. Progress often looks like clearer decisions, calmer reactions, or more satisfying day-to-day routines. She emphasizes realistic steps rather than dramatic overhauls.

This therapist also lists Supporting carers among her interests and can address caregiver issues and stress as part of regular work together. If you want straightforward help with coping, communication, or re-finding balance, Kari offers a steady, supportive presence to walk alongside you.

How these approaches work online

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on spotting patterns of thinking that lead to distress and trying practical changes in how you think and act. It often helps with anxiety, low mood, and problem-solving around relationships and daily routines.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them. This can reduce reactivity, help with stress management, and improve self-awareness in everyday moments.

Motivational interviewing supports people who feel stuck or unsure about change. The therapist asks open questions and reflects what matters to you, helping you find your own reasons to move toward goals like healthier habits or clearer boundaries.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. Kari collaborates with clients to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods based on what is helpful.

Confirm current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten routine check-ins, or avoid travel time. It also allows using mindfulness exercises and CBT worksheets between meetings to practice skills in real life.