Kirt Baab, LMSW

Kirt Baab is a licensed master social worker with 37 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, and other life challenges. Kirt focuses on the person rather than a single theory and uses practical skills to help change habits and ease emotional suffering.

He has worked in addiction treatment, mental health programs, hospital outpatient clinics, social service agencies, and schools. That variety means he can draw from many settings when a person brings a problem. Kirt says different approaches matter most when they fit the relationship with the person in the room.

Kirt uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based methods, and client-centered work alongside other approaches. He teaches skills to reduce intense emotions, interrupt painful habits, and increase resilience. Sessions aim to make everyday problems easier to manage and communication clearer.

People come to him for help with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stresses, career concerns, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses family of origin patterns, codependency, chronic pain and illness, and issues around aging and caregiving.

Kirt practices in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. He supports people with both short-term coaching goals and longer work on deeper patterns. To begin, a simple intake and collaborative plan set the direction for therapy.

How Kirt’s Approaches Work Online

CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and skill-building to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unwanted behaviors. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people feel more secure and connected by exploring how past relationships shape current responses.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and respect. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflecting concerns and supporting self-directed change. Kirt uses these approaches together, and he will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences in a collaborative way.

Online formats let people access care in flexible ways. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and exercises. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, short coaching, or when written reflection feels helpful. These options make it easier to fit sessions into work, caregiving, or busy schedules.