- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- OH Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Kriss
Dr. Kriss Wiant brings three decades of practice as an Ohio psychologist to people seeking help with parenting concerns and related stress. He emphasizes clear communication and a calm, attentive presence so parents can talk through what feels most urgent.
Early meetings focus on whether the relationship feels like a good fit and on setting small, realistic goals. He draws on a broad background that includes military service and time as a high school teacher.
Background and approach
That variety informs a practical approach to everyday problems like anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. He also addresses issues such as ADHD, relationship and family tensions, and first responder or veteran-related challenges. In sessions Dr.
Wiant listens closely to how a client describes thoughts and feelings. He helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and works with the person to build better habits. Conversations lead to specific, manageable strategies rather than vague advice.
Therapy often includes skill practice for communication, emotion management, and problem solving. He may incorporate cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, or hypnotherapy when those methods match a client’s goals. The focus stays on steps a parent can try between sessions to reduce stress and improve family interactions.
Dr. Wiant encourages open questions about the process and shared responsibility for progress. He aims to make therapy straightforward and useful, so parents leave sessions with a clearer plan and things to try the next day.
What Kriss works with
Everything Kriss lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kriss helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Avoidant personality
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kriss lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online parenting support
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offers steady attention, and helps people clarify their goals and values. This approach is useful when someone needs to feel heard and to sort out what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. Sessions involve spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different ways of thinking and acting. CBT is practical for anxiety, low mood, relationship tensions, and stress tied to parenting roles.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice may shift as progress is made or new concerns arise, and sessions will reflect what seems most helpful in the moment.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people exchange thoughts between sessions or fit therapy into brief breaks at work or home.
Questions people ask about Kriss
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He practices a direct, listening-first style that identifies unhelpful thoughts and builds practical skills for communication and emotion management.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 30 years of clinical experience and a background that includes military service and high school teaching, which inform his practical approach.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is listed as OH Psychologist P.4840 and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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