Kirt Baab, LMSW
Michigan · 37 years in practice
Kirt Baab is a licensed master social worker with 37 years of clinical experience.
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. He has worked in addiction treatment, hospital outpatient clinics, schools, and social service agencies. Kirt focuses on the person rather than a single theory and draws on several therapeutic methods to match each person's needs.
He has worked alongside and learned from clinicians of many cultural backgrounds and has experience supporting people of different sexual orientations and physical abilities.
Background and approach
Kirt aims to teach practical skills that lead to real change, such as breaking painful habits and easing emotional suffering. In sessions he often helps people reduce depression and anxiety. He also supports people who face panic, hopelessness, or trouble communicating with important people in their lives.
The work emphasizes realistic steps to increase resilience and reduce emotional pain. Kirt uses an adaptable style that blends Jungian ideas with attachment-focused and client-centered ways of working when helpful. He also draws on cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior methods to teach coping skills and manage strong emotions.
People can expect a collaborative process that looks at life patterns and practical tools. Kirt aims to help clients lengthen time between crises and build skills to manage change. His work is grounded in many years of varied practice and a focus on what each person needs most.
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
- Jungian Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Hypnotherapy
- 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
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Jungian-informed work looks at recurring life patterns, symbols, and personal meaning to help people understand inner conflicts and life purpose. It can be useful for those wanting deeper reflection on life direction and long-standing emotional themes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connections and emotional responses; it’s helpful for improving communication and building safer bonds with others.Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's perspective front and center. The therapist follows the client's lead, offers empathy, and helps people discover their own solutions. Together the therapist and client decide which approach or mix of approaches fits best based on goals, needs, and preferences in a collaborative way.
Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when tone and expression matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or when a shorter, written exchange fits a busy day. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to use the kinds of sessions that match each person's routine and comfort.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating issues, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related areas such as abandonment and life purpose.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style centers on the person rather than a single theory. Sessions combine practical skills training with attention to life patterns and relationships.
What is his professional background?
He brings 37 years of experience working in addiction treatment, mental health settings, hospital outpatient clinics, social service agencies, and schools.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices from Michigan.
What languages are supported and are international clients served?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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