Kirt Baab, LMSW
Therapist in Michigan
Kirt Baab is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with 37 years of clinical experience.
- Licensed inMichigan
- License6801089941
- NPI 1033515317
- Experience37+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Kirt
Kirt Baab is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with 37 years of clinical experience. He has worked across addiction treatment, hospital outpatient clinics, social service agencies, and schools. He focuses on the person in front of him rather than starting with a single theory.
Kirt draws on a variety of approaches to meet people where they are. He says therapeutic methods work best when they are shaped by the relationship between therapist and client.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to reduce emotional suffering and to replace painful habits with healthier ways of coping. People come to him for many concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and life changes. He also addresses addictions, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and career matters.
Additional focuses include abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and family of origin problems. Kirt helps clients build practical skills that change daily life. That can mean tools to manage panic, steps to lengthen calmer periods, or communication practice to ease difficult conversations.
He works to increase resilience and reduce emotional pain over time. Kirt practices in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. His background includes working with people from many cultural and sexual orientation backgrounds, and he brings that experience into session planning and goal setting.
Credentials
- LMSW (Michigan)
- License 6801089941 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1033515317 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kirt lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
Approaches Kirt names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment and Practical Therapies Online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses; it can help when patterns of connection, abandonment, or intimacy cause pain. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on hearing the person's experience without judgment and supporting them to find their own solutions; it often helps people who need a non-directive, respectful space. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Plans can combine methods and adjust over time so work stays relevant to the client's needs.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video visits allow face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone sessions can fit a packed schedule or reduce bandwidth needs. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for shorter check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations and schedules while keeping the focus on progress and usable tools.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, among many other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He favors a person-centered approach that adapts methods to each client and emphasizes the therapeutic relationship first.
How much experience does he have?
He has 37 years of experience in a range of settings including addiction treatment, outpatient clinics, social service agencies, and schools.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I do sessions remotely?
Yes. Session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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