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Kristin Fox-Klingensmith, LPC
Michigan
LPC in Michigan - Depression and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Kristin
Kristin Fox-Klingensmith is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 22 years of experience in the mental health field. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, eating and parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Kristin also focuses on drug and alcohol addiction and questions around life purpose.
She has worked in community mental health, a psychiatric hospital, outpatient clinics, and county jails. That range means she has supported people through mild to more intense problems. Kristin describes her counseling style as interactive and encouraging and avoids stigmatizing labels.
Her sessions emphasize practical skills and clearer thinking. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness practices are used to help reduce reactivity and improve present-moment focus.
Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. Elements of client-centered work guide how she listens and responds in session. Kristin says the relationship in therapy matters and she aims to work collaboratively on goals.
She has personal experience with seeking treatment in the past, which she says informs how she supports people who find reaching out difficult. Kristin frames therapy as a step-by-step process where small changes add up over time.
To begin, visitors are asked to use the site’s matching and scheduling flow. That starts with a short questionnaire and leads to booking a first session so practical goals can be set and a plan can be agreed on.
How Kristin integrates practical approaches in online sessions
Kristin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so people can try small experiments and track what changes.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to build attention and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness exercises teach simple attention practices and short grounding techniques that are useful during stress. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels ambivalent about change; it focuses on clarifying values and increasing readiness to take steps.
Choosing which approach to use is collaborative. Kristin works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That selection can change over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a routine, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist during the first appointment about practical arrangements and how therapy tasks will be managed between sessions.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly works with depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, and addictions including drug and alcohol problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and encouraging, focused on practical skills and clear dialogue to identify goals and next steps.
How long has she practiced?
She has 22 years of experience in a variety of settings including community mental health, inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient clinics, and county jails.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking through the site’s scheduling flow.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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