- Life purpose questions
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- CBT and DBT techniques
About Kristin
Kristin Fox-Klingensmith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 22 years of experience in the mental health field. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, eating issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Kristin also focuses on drug and alcohol addiction and questions about life purpose.
She has worked in community mental health, a psychiatric hospital, an outpatient clinic, and county jails. That variety means she has helped people with a wide range of issues and intensities. Kristin uses practical, evidence-informed methods rather than labels. Sessions aim to identify clear goals and steady steps toward change.
Her counseling style is interactive and encouraging. Conversations tend to be direct, respectful, and sensitive. Kristin draws from client-centered ideas and combines them with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior strategies, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing.
She describes therapy as a collaborative process. Clients and Kristin work together to set objectives and try methods that fit the person’s life. Kristin notes that the relationship in therapy matters and that steady engagement helps progress.
Kristin also understands firsthand how reaching out can feel difficult, since she has worked through her own life challenges. That experience informs how she supports people as they consider changes, try new coping skills, or reorient toward what matters next.
How Kristin Uses Evidence-Informed Methods Online
Kristin works with practical approaches that fit everyday problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. It helps people try new ways of handling work, relationships, and mood shifts.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills can be useful for anger, relationship strain, and coping when life feels overwhelming. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and collaboration so sessions revolve around the client's priorities and goals.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Kristin will help figure out which approaches fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust plans together as progress is reviewed. The process is collaborative rather than fixed.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals use these formats to support continuity of care and to help people apply skills in their daily routines without promising particular outcomes.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, eating concerns, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes, with an additional focus on drug and alcohol addiction and life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses an interactive, goal-focused style that combines client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness. The work focuses on practical steps and clear objectives.
How much experience does she have working in mental health?
She has 22 years of experience across community mental health, a psychiatric hospital, outpatient clinic settings, and county jails.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.