Carlyss Kurtti, LPCC
Warm, practical counseling with narrative perspective
Details
| Name | Carlyss Kurtti |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPCC |
| Based in | North Dakota |
| Licensed in | North Dakota, Minnesota |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 18 |
About Carlyss
Carlyss Kurtti is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 18 years of experience practicing in North Dakota. She earned a master's degree in counseling and has spent nearly two decades helping people face hard moments. Carlyss keeps her approach straightforward and grounded so parents and individuals can focus on next steps rather than jargon.
Her style is patient, non-judgmental, and compassionate. Sessions are guided by respect and a belief in each person's capacity to find meaning and change.
Background and approach
She listens closely to what matters to the client and shapes work around those goals. Carlyss draws on Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She mixes these methods to match the person's needs and the problems on the table.
That can mean retelling a painful story, learning new behavior skills, or practicing acceptance and action planning. She has worked with people on a wide range of concerns, from anxiety and depression to trauma, relationship struggles, grief, addiction issues, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Carlyss also supports people coping with parenting challenges, codependency, body image, and life transitions.
Her focus includes both immediate coping skills and longer term patterns that shape daily life. Carlyss offers therapy in English and provides sessions by video, phone, chat, or text messaging. She aims to make therapy practical and doable for people juggling work, family, and other demands.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Carlyss works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Carlyss among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Carlyss among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Carlyss among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Carlyss among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Carlyss among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Carlyss among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Carlyss among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Carlyss among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Carlyss directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Carlyss directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches and online options that meet everyday life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are hard to sit with. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and their problems; therapy works to separate the person from the problem and to rewrite limiting stories that keep someone stuck. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes a respectful, empathetic relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps build self-understanding and confidence.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Carlyss collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying things, adjusting plans, and checking in about what is and isn't helpful so the work stays useful and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to make therapy fit busy schedules. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be good when video bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging work for people who like ongoing written check-ins or need flexibility between longer sessions. These options aim to make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and day-to-day life.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Carlyss help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and parenting challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is patient, non-judgmental, and compassionate. She listens closely and adapts techniques to what the person needs in the moment.
What is her clinical background?
She has 18 years of experience as a psychotherapist and holds a master's degree in counseling. Her practice has covered a variety of presenting concerns over that time.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is an LPCC licensed in Minnesota and North Dakota and practices from North Dakota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions delivered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.
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