Kari Oshinski

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 lists life purpose among her areas of focus and often works with issues that show up during transitions such as midlife shifts or divorce.

Kari uses clear, practical conversations to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions often involve looking at everyday habits like self-talk and self-care. She supports clients who want more effective communication or who are managing blended family and caregiver stress.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, narrative work, and motivational interviewing. That mix is used to uncover useful thinking patterns, practice new responses, and map small, achievable steps forward. Sessions typically include goal-oriented reflection and hands-on strategies to try between meetings.

Kari helps people work on body image, eating and food-related concerns, and issues tied to family of origin or forgiveness. She also addresses isolation, guilt and shame, and women’s issues with attention to practical coping and clearer decision-making.

People who want straightforward conversation about life purpose or who are feeling stuck after a change may find this style helpful. Kari works in English in Wisconsin as an LMFT and guides clients toward small, concrete changes that fit daily life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments. It suits people dealing with anxiety, stress, and habits that interfere with daily life. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice their moment-to-moment experience and reduce reactivity; it can support stress reduction and clearer decision-making. Motivational Interviewing centers on motivation and readiness for change, helping people clarify values and take small steps toward goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kari discusses what feels most useful and combines elements from different methods based on a client’s needs and preferences. That collaborative process makes it easier to try strategies and adjust them over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into workdays or caregiving schedules, allow shorter or more frequent check-ins, and reduce travel time. Talk with Kari about scheduling preferences and practical arrangements so sessions work with everyday life.