Kirt Baab, LMSW
Michigan · 37 years in practice
Kirt Baab is a licensed master social worker with 37 years of clinical experience based in Michigan.
License and registration
- LMSW, Michigan
- 6801089941 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1033515317 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 37
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Kirt
Kirt Baab is a licensed master social worker with 37 years of clinical experience based in Michigan. He centers his work on the person in front of him, not on a single theory. Conversations are practical and focused on making daily life feel more manageable.
He has worked in addiction treatment, mental health settings, hospital outpatient clinics, social service agencies, and schools. That range means he has experience with many common life struggles, from grief and depression to stress and relationship problems.
Background and approach
He draws on multiple approaches to match what each person needs. Kirt uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered methods to help people understand patterns in their feelings and relationships. He also integrates cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques when helpful.
Sessions aim to reduce emotional pain and change habits that get in the way of living well. Expect clear skills training alongside conversation about what matters to you. Kirt focuses on reducing anxiety and depression, widening the space between panic or intense worry episodes, and improving communication.
He also supports work on addiction, parenting stress, chronic illness, and questions about life purpose. Therapy with him is collaborative. He helps people build resilience and practical tools to navigate challenges.
Kirt speaks English and offers services to people located in Michigan.
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
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- 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
Emotion and Attachment Work Online
Kirt draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and work with strong feelings in relationships and personal life. EFT focuses on understanding emotional patterns so people can respond to feelings differently and improve connections with others.He also uses attachment-based therapy to look at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and close bonds. That approach helps people see repeated patterns and try new ways of relating. Client-centered therapy is another influence, which means sessions are led by the person's goals and pace rather than a rigid agenda.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kirt will discuss options and collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can change as therapy progresses and as different skills are needed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text are handy for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when a shorter interaction fits the day. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep momentum between sessions.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Kirt commonly address?
Kirt works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, anger, self esteem, career problems, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD.
What is Kirt's therapeutic style?
He favors a person-centered approach that combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and practical skills from CBT and DBT to help people change painful habits and reduce emotional suffering.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 37 years of clinical experience from settings such as addiction treatment programs, hospital outpatient clinics, schools, and social service agencies.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a licensed master social worker, MLSW, practicing in Michigan.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a counseling process with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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