Kristin Fox-Klingensmith, LPC

Kristin Fox-Klingensmith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years in the mental health field. She helps people manage anxiety, stress, depression, grief, addictions, and major life changes. Her tone is warm and encouraging, aimed at people who feel overwhelmed and unsure where to begin.

She keeps sessions interactive and practical. Kristin uses clear techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try small changes, and build new coping skills. She emphasizes respect and avoids stigmatizing labels when talking about struggles.

Her background includes work in community mental health, a psychiatric hospital, an outpatient clinic, and county jails. That range shaped her ability to support concerns that vary in intensity and complexity. She has especially worked with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, and addictions.

Kristin blends several approaches to fit each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps break down patterns that keep problems going. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques are used to increase awareness and strengthen motivation for change.

She believes the relationship between therapist and client matters most. Kristin aims to collaborate with each person to set clear goals and practical steps. Her style is patient, interactive, and focused on real-life improvements.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Kristin commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills that can lower reactivity and help with stress and cravings.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to strengthen a person's own reasons for change and build readiness for recovery from addictions or life shifts. These approaches are described and tried together so the person and therapist can see what helps most for specific goals.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Kristin will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, then tailor techniques to fit the person's needs. She checks in regularly to adjust the plan if something feels off or needs to change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face from different locations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text sessions allow brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or support between longer sessions. These options help make consistent care easier to fit into busy lives.