Carlyss Kurtti
Experienced counselor focused on practical tools and compassion
LPCC North Dakota
- Experience
- 18 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Carlyss
Carlyss Kurtti is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in North Dakota with 18 years of experience as a psychotherapist.
Background and approach
She earned a master’s degree in counseling and has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting challenges, eating concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Her background includes work with practical problems like career overwhelm and communication difficulties as well as complex areas such as attachment and personality issues. Her style is patient, non-judgmental, and compassionate, with an emphasis on treating each person with respect and sensitivity.
She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) among other evidence-informed approaches and tailors treatment plans to fit each client’s needs and goals. Clients can expect a collaborative process that values openness and individualized strategies to address symptoms and build coping skills.
Carlyss offers services across varied presenting issues and maintains an inclusive, open-minded stance toward diversity. She practices in North Dakota as MN LPCC 00992, ND LPCC 619-11-1-08-223 and brings nearly two decades of clinical experience to her work with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients.
How evidence-informed approaches translate to online therapy
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and teaching practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values, build psychological flexibility, and respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, which can be helpful for trauma, chronic stress, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, accepting therapeutic relationship and supports clients in exploring their own goals and self-understanding, which can be beneficial for building confidence and processing relationship or identity concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work; the therapist collaborates with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process allows techniques to be adapted over time so treatment stays practical and relevant to the person’s life.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular sessions without travel and allow clients to continue consistent work during busy or transitional periods. Licensed professionals can use these tools to practice the same skill-building, values-focused, and supportive approaches used in traditional settings.
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Experience
18+ years
Licensed
North Dakota, Minnesota
Languages
English