Dr. Kriss Wiant , OH Psychologist P.4840

Dr. Kriss Wiant recognizes that beginning therapy is an important step and that finding the right professional fit matters for progress and comfort. With 30 years of experience, he brings a range of perspectives shaped by service as a military veteran, time as a high school teacher, and a long career as a psychologist in multiple settings. That breadth of experience informs a pragmatic and respectful approach to helping people move beyond discouragement toward clearer self-understanding and meaningful, self-selected goals for improved well-being.

His work emphasizes attentive listening to a person’s perceptions, beliefs, and feelings, and the development of a collaborative working relationship that identifies the sources of presenting concerns. Dr. Wiant focuses on recognizing an individual’s internal resources, setting achievable steps toward goals, and outlining concrete strategies to support change. He also attends to patterns of thinking and inaccurate beliefs that can contribute to difficulties with mood, relationships, work performance, and family life.

Skill building is a consistent element of his approach, whether through promoting more rational thinking habits or teaching communication and interpersonal strategies that reduce barriers to progress. Early sessions are used to assess fit and to work with each person to determine practical goals and the steps needed to reach them. He holds the Ohio psychologist license P.4840.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Kriss Wiant often uses client-centered therapy, an approach that emphasizes understanding each person’s experience from their perspective and building a respectful, collaborative relationship that supports personal growth. This method helps people who need a supportive environment to explore feelings, clarify values, and set self-directed goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key approach used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for changing them. CBT is aimed at improving mood, managing anxiety, addressing depressive symptoms, and enhancing problem-solving and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Wiant works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility in how care is delivered - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity of care across changing schedules or circumstances.