Kirt Baab, LMSW
Seasoned Michigan LMSW in trauma recovery
- Trauma and addiction
- Stress and anxiety
- Family and relationships
About Kirt Baab
Kirt Baab is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 37 years of clinical experience across settings that include addiction treatment programs, mental health services, hospital outpatient clinics, social service agencies, and schools. He centers his work on the person rather than on any single theoretical model, drawing on a broad training in approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to meet each person where they are.
Kirt has trained with therapists from Native American, Hispanic, African American, Caucasian, and Asian backgrounds and has worked with people of different sexual orientations, physical abilities, and life stages. He focuses on practical skills that help reduce emotional suffering, interrupt painful habits, and expand a client's capacity to experience a more abundant life. His practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
His goals for people in therapy include reducing the intensity of depression and anxiety, lengthening the time between episodes of panic or excessive worry, decreasing feelings of hopelessness, improving communication with significant others, building resilience for life's challenges, and lessening overall emotional pain and suffering. Kirt brings decades of experience and a person-focused approach to support meaningful change.
Kirt has trained with therapists from Native American, Hispanic, African American, Caucasian, and Asian backgrounds and has worked with people of different sexual orientations, physical abilities, and life stages. He focuses on practical skills that help reduce emotional suffering, interrupt painful habits, and expand a client's capacity to experience a more abundant life. His practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
His goals for people in therapy include reducing the intensity of depression and anxiety, lengthening the time between episodes of panic or excessive worry, decreasing feelings of hopelessness, improving communication with significant others, building resilience for life's challenges, and lessening overall emotional pain and suffering. Kirt brings decades of experience and a person-focused approach to support meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kirt Baab have?
Kirt Baab has 37 years of experience.
Is Kirt Baab a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. His license details are MI LMSW 6801089941.
In which languages does Kirt Baab provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Kirt Baab located?
Kirt Baab is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Kirt Baab as my therapist?
You can work with Kirt Baab through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kirt Baab work with international clients?
Kirt Baab does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kirt Baab cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns influence emotional responses and close connections. It helps people understand and reshape attachment patterns that contribute to anxiety, relationship distress, or difficulties with trust.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client's own capacity for growth; this approach is useful for a wide range of concerns including self-esteem, life transitions, and emotional regulation.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and goal-oriented and is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and habit change.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. Kirt works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different methods so that the treatment plan is tailored to the individual's needs while drawing on principles used by licensed professionals.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to access support from home or other convenient locations. These modalities offer flexibility in timing and format, allowing therapy to continue even when in-person appointments are difficult, and they can be adapted to suit different communication styles and life circumstances.