Self Care enables you to give the best of you, instead of what's left of you.
About Kari Lyn.....
Kari Lyn has been passionately advocating for healing and wellbeing for over 30 years. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and experienced Life Coach, she has worked in both secular and spiritual settings, guiding individuals through pain, releasing long-standing patterns, and reconnecting them with their innate capacity for wellness. Kari Lyn finds profound fulfillment in witnessing clients let go of what has kept them stuck and embrace lives that feel more aligned, meaningful, and whole.
Clients often describe Kari Lyn as easy to talk to—authentic, compassionate, and supportive—while also being able to gently challenge them when growth is needed. At the heart of her therapy practice is a deep commitment to helping people feel accepted, understood, and empowered as they gain insight and practical tools to create lives they genuinely feel good about.
Kari Lyn is not only a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist but also a Certified Life Coach and an LMFT, LPCC, and LPC Board-Approved Supervisor, licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Arizona. Additionally, she is a Certified Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapist, Brain Spotting practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Therapist, speaker, teacher, and writer. With an insatiable love for learning, Kari Lyn continually integrates evidence-based and experiential approaches to provide the best therapy and support for her clients.
She works with individuals, couples, and families, drawing from modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brain Spotting, Somatic Experiencing, AIR Network, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), neurology-informed approaches, Guided Imagery, Adaptive Healing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Outside her professional work, Kari Lyn’s greatest joy is traveling. She also enjoys yoga and meditation, singing, walking in nature, and engaging in meaningful conversations with close friends and family.
Kari Lyn is passionate about supporting others on a path of healing, wellness, and self-discovery—and would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.
Testimonials
I have worked with other therapists in the past. What they offered was helpful, but when I worked with Kari Lyn, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I could tell she genuinely cared about my healing and overall wellbeing. She truly wanted to see me move beyond my pain. Former Client of Kari Lyn
"Kari Lyn takes a therapeutic approach that targets the heart of the situation and provides direction toward real solutions. She keeps our therapy goals front and center and maintains focused attention on achieving them. As a highly skilled professional, she brings both her heart and spirit to her work." Former Client of Kari Lyn
I have had the privilege of working with Kari Lyn as a colleague in ministry for over twenty years. I have witnessed firsthand her remarkable ability to connect with youth and adults in ways few can. She combines solid theological insights with wise, compassionate advice, offering entry points for everyone. Each year, we contract with Kari Lyn to speak at a parent night, and each time, parents ask for more. We have also worked with her in a counseling capacity and have been truly blessed by her healing gift of wisdom. Any organization fortunate enough to collaborate with Kari Lyn will greatly benefit from her exceptional skills." Mike Carlson, Senior Pastor at St. Andrews Lutheran Church Mahtomedi, MN
"Kari Lyn is an excellent speaker, presenter, and counselor. We have had her present on difficult topics to our youth, and she has delivered amazing work. Both our kids and parents were highly engaged during her interactive presentations. Additionally, Kari has worked independently with youth and adults, providing crucial, high-quality mental and emotional health care. She is a warm and faithful care provider."
Scott Searl, Senior Pastor at Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church
"Kari Lyn is an exceptional speaker and presenter. With years of experience in Youth Ministry and as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she is well-versed in her topics. I highly recommend her to your group." Cindy Wiste, Children Youth and Family Ministry Director at Trinity Lutheran Church
"One of the most heartfelt, vibrant individuals I know!" Lyle Griner, National Peer Ministry Director
"We really appreciated how Kari Lyn listened and learned about our group, engaging us in an interactive discussion about the dynamics of single parent families. After allowing us to share, she masterfully met our needs and helped us understand how to provide better support to single parents." Participant in one of Kari Lyn's Workshops.
