Kari Jordan, LMSW

Kari Jordan is a licensed LMSW practicing in Michigan who brings six years of clinical therapy experience and seven years in social services to her work with teens, adults, and seniors. She has supported people facing trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, substance use disorder, domestic violence, sexual assault, and life transitions, and has experience integrating medical and behavioral health concerns. Her practice also includes work with LGBTQ+ clients and women’s issues, with attention to issues such as eating concerns and addiction.

Kari approaches therapy as a collaborative process built on transparency and steady support. She focuses on tailoring treatment to each person’s needs and goals, teaching practical skills that clients can apply over time while offering guidance through unfamiliar or difficult situations. Her style emphasizes building trust and empowering clients to make meaningful changes.

Kari believes that most people have the capacity to create the change they want but may need the right support to do so. As a licensed master social worker, she aims to provide that support through individualized care and a commitment to clients’ long-term growth. Those seeking to make changes in their lives are invited to explore working together toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work; it helps people who want to explore identity, build self-esteem, or navigate life transitions by centering their experiences and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, often benefiting those struggling with intense emotions, relationship difficulties, or co-occurring concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kari works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts methods over time to find what fits best for each person. This collaborative planning helps ensure therapy feels relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into a busy life, manage transportation or mobility limits, and maintain continuity of care across changing schedules. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to support skills practice, emotional processing, and goal-focused work in ways that suit each client.