Carlyss Kurtti , LPCC

Carlyss Kurtti is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 18 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She earned her master’s degree in Counseling from North Dakota State University and holds the LPCC credential - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - reflecting advanced training in assessment and therapeutic intervention.

Her clinical work spans depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and eating and self-esteem struggles. Carlyss has experience with clients across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, and she maintains a special interest in survivors of abuse and domestic violence, divorce, codependency, and grief.

Her therapeutic style is grounded in patience, compassion, and an open, non-judgmental stance. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and unconditional positive regard while tailoring treatment to each person’s needs. Carlyss draws on evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness techniques, and client-centered principles to create individualized plans that focus on practical coping skills and meaningful change.

She approaches each case with flexibility and an emphasis on collaboration, working with clients to set realistic goals and build skills that support long-term wellbeing. Carlyss values diversity and strives to create a welcoming environment for people from varied backgrounds and life experiences.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, teaching practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma-related responses, and many everyday challenges.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-judgmental relationship where the therapist offers empathy and unconditional positive regard, supporting clients as they explore their experience and build self-understanding. This approach is helpful for improving self-esteem, relationship issues, and coping with change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Carlyss works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals guide this exploration and adjust care based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives - sessions by video call or phone let people meet from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible options for ongoing support between appointments. These formats increase accessibility and make it easier to fit consistent therapeutic work into daily routines, supporting steady progress toward goals.