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Kristin Fox-Klingensmith

Kristin Fox-Klingensmith

LPC

Michigan

Warm, practical counselor focused on change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Michigan / 6401007711
Experience
22 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Motivational approach
    • Mindfulness practice
    • Goal oriented

    About Kristin

    Kristin Fox-Klingensmith is a licensed professional counselor with over 22 years in the mental health field. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and major life changes. Kristin speaks plainly and listens with warmth and respect so people feel heard from the first session.

    Kristin has worked in community mental health, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, and county jails. That range gave her experience with a wide variety of issues and levels of need. She most often supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship strain, and substance use concerns.

    Her counseling style is interactive and encouraging. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on practical steps people can use. Kristin blends cognitive behavioral ideas with person-centered, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing approaches to fit each person’s goals.

    Kristin speaks from experience - she has engaged in treatment herself and understands how hard it can be to reach out. She works collaboratively to set clear, achievable goals and to track progress along the way. Expect a conversational pace and concrete strategies you can try between sessions.

    She tailors the plan to each person’s needs, drawing on coping skills, emotion regulation techniques, and problem solving. Kristin aims to help people rebuild a sense of control, clarify life purpose, and reduce the impact of symptoms on daily life.

  2. How Kristin’s approaches translate to online therapy

    Kristin uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build commitment. This approach uses open questions and reflective listening to support movement when motivation feels low.

    She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at each person’s pace. That approach helps people feel understood and safer trying new strategies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used for practical skill building such as managing anxious thoughts, behavioral activation for depression, and structured problem solving.

    Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Kristin will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match goals and preferences. She tailors sessions so the plan evolves as needs change, and she checks in about what’s working and what isn’t.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins during a work break, or make participation possible when leaving home is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to work well across different settings and schedules.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Drug and alcohol addictionLife purpose

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    22+ years

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Kristin help with?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addiction, eating concerns, anger, self esteem, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

    How would you describe her therapy style?

    Her style is warm, interactive, and encouraging. She focuses on respectful, nonjudgmental conversation and practical steps people can use outside sessions.

    What kind of experience does she bring?

    Kristin has 22 years of experience across community mental health, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, and county jails, which exposed her to a wide range of clinical issues.

    What are her credentials and where is she based?

    She holds the LPC credential, and she practices in Michigan.

    Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?

    Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

    Which session formats are offered?

    Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What should I do to start working with her?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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