- Anger management
- Addictions support
- CBT and DBT skills
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 adults on common concerns such as anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and relationship and parenting strains. Kristin emphasizes straightforward, respectful care and avoids stigmatizing labels.
She has provided services in community mental health agencies, a psychiatric hospital, outpatient clinics, and county jails. That range means she is used to different levels of need and different kinds of life circumstances. Kristin often helps people who are facing life transitions, coping with loss, or managing substance use concerns.
Her counseling style is interactive and encouraging. She uses conversation, practical strategies, and skills practice to help people manage strong feelings and reduce conflict. She describes the work as a team effort where client goals guide each step.
Kristin commonly draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns. She also uses mindfulness techniques to increase present-moment awareness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to manage intense emotion and interpersonal stress. Motivational interviewing is used when people are weighing change around addictions or health behavior.
She acknowledges how hard it can be to ask for help and shares that personal experience of having used treatment before. That perspective shapes a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach to problem solving. To start, Kristin helps people set clear goals and builds practical steps toward them.
How Kristin’s approaches translate to online work
Kristin commonly uses cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques in her work. Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anger and anxiety. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills to notice sensations and urges without acting on them, which helps with strong emotions.She also incorporates DBT-informed skills when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained. DBT skills train specific tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication in high-stress moments. These approaches are chosen to match a person’s goals and challenges rather than applied the same way to everyone.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Kristin works with each person to decide which approaches feel practical and realistic given their goals and daily life. She checks in and adjusts methods as progress is made so the plan stays useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into work breaks, avoid travel time, or choose a quieter setting that reduces interruptions. Shorter check-ins can be scheduled when time is tight, and skills practice can be assigned between sessions to reinforce learning.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or frustration does she address?
She supports people who lose their temper with loved ones, feel growing resentment, or struggle with workplace frustration. Anger appears alongside related concerns like depression, anxiety, and addiction.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an interactive, encouraging style that focuses on practical strategies. Sessions blend conversation with skill practice and goal setting.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience in a range of settings including community mental health, a psychiatric hospital, outpatient clinics, and county jails. That background informs work with varied levels of need.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details depend on the selected plan and region.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.