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Online therapist

Kristin Fox-Klingensmith

Calm, practical support for parenting and life changes

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
22 years
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kristin

Kristin Fox-Klingensmith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 22 years of experience in mental health. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Her manner is warm and encouraging, and she focuses on building a respectful working relationship from the start.

Kristin draws on practical, evidence-based tools during sessions. She uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot thought patterns that keep problems going.

Background and approach

She also incorporates mindfulness to help people calm their responses and stay grounded in the moment. Motivational interviewing is part of her approach when someone is ready to change habits related to substance use or other behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used to teach emotional regulation and better coping strategies when feelings feel overwhelming.

Her background includes work in community mental health, a psychiatric hospital, an outpatient clinic, and county jails in Michigan. That variety shaped her ability to address issues at different levels of intensity and complexity. In sessions she speaks plainly, listens carefully, and partners with people to set clear goals.

Kristin tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs and life circumstances. She aims to help people move toward manageable steps and lasting change.

Practical approaches you can use online

Kristin frequently uses cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness in her online work. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness practices teach simple ways to notice thoughts and sensations so intense emotions feel more manageable.

She also integrates motivational interviewing when people are weighing change related to substance use or other habits. Motivational interviewing focuses on exploring personal goals and strengths so the person can choose changes that matter most to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristin will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice is revisited as needs change so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to keep continuity when life gets hectic. Licensed professionals can use these options to practice skills between sessions and to keep momentum toward goals.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, eating issues, parenting, anger, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include drug and alcohol addiction and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm, interactive, and encouraging. She prioritizes a respectful working relationship and speaks plainly to help people understand options and next steps.
What is her background in the field?
She has 22 years of experience and has worked in community mental health, a psychiatric hospital, an outpatient clinic, and county jails. That range gives her experience with varied levels of need and intensity.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential, listed as MI LPC 6401007711, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
22 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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