LPC

Kristin Fox-Klingensmith, LPC

Experience22 years
LocationMichigan
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Kristin

Kristin Fox-Klingensmith is an LPC with more than 22 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, eating issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem difficulties, bipolar disorder, life transitions, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She also focuses on drug and alcohol addiction and helping clients explore life purpose. Kristin's work has spanned community mental health, a psychiatric hospital, outpatient care, and county jail settings, giving her familiarity with a wide range of clinical presentations and levels of intensity.

Her counseling style is described as warm, interactive, and encouraging, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion without relying on stigmatizing labels. Kristin draws on evidence-based strategies including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, and client-centered approaches, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to individual needs.

She emphasizes collaboration, viewing the therapeutic relationship as central to progress, and welcomes clients who are ready to set treatment goals and take practical steps toward change. Having navigated treatment herself, Kristin appreciates how difficult it can be to reach out and is attentive to the challenges of beginning therapy.

She aims to support clients through the process and to foster meaningful, positive shifts over time.

Integrating Practical Therapies into Online Care

Kristin commonly applies cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based techniques in her online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, and it is practical for addressing patterns that contribute to stress, mood shifts, and addictive behaviors. Mindfulness therapy involves cultivating present-moment awareness and acceptance skills, which can help with emotional regulation, coping with cravings or intrusive memories, and managing life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristin works with each person to clarify goals, preferences, and needs, then tailors interventions so clients can test techniques and decide what feels most helpful. The therapeutic relationship and ongoing feedback guide adjustments to ensure the work fits the client’s priorities.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, attend sessions from home or work, and use brief check-ins when helpful, while still focusing on practical, evidence-based strategies.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristin commonly address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, eating and parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, coping with life changes, and ADHD, as well as drug and alcohol addiction and exploring life purpose.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach?

Kristin uses a warm, interactive, and encouraging style that emphasizes respect and sensitivity. She combines client-centered work with evidence-based techniques to create individualized treatment plans.

What is her clinical and professional background?

She has 22 years of experience in mental health, having worked in community mental health agencies, a psychiatric hospital, outpatient clinics, and county jails, which has exposed her to a broad range of clinical issues.

Where is Kristin licensed and practicing?

Kristin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan, holding license MI LPC 6401007711.

Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Therapy is provided through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

What should I know about cost and payment?

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

How do I begin if I want to work with Kristin?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

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

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

What Kristin can help with

Kristin Fox-Klingensmith works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

Kristin works with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions.

How Kristin approaches therapy

Kristin's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Kristin uses cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, person-centered and psychodynamic therapy.

Experience and training

Kristin is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Michigan, with 22 years of clinical experience.