Dr. Kriss Wiant

Dr. Kriss Wiant is an Ohio psychologist with 30 years of experience helping people work through stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and related concerns. He draws on decades of clinical work and earlier roles as a high school teacher and military veteran to inform a practical, commonsense approach. In early meetings he focuses on building a working relationship so people feel heard and can decide if the fit feels right.

His style centers on careful listening to a person’s beliefs and feelings. He helps identify thinking patterns that may keep problems going and supports clients in setting clear, achievable goals. Sessions often move from understanding a problem to practicing skills that make day-to-day life easier.

Dr. Wiant commonly uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person. He also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Hypnotherapy and mindfulness tools may be added when they fit a person’s needs and preferences.

People who contact him can expect a collaborative tone. He works with each person to name priorities, break large problems into manageable steps, and track progress over time. That practical focus is meant to help people regain confidence and improve relationships and functioning.

Dr. Wiant practices in Ohio and conducts sessions in English. He does not take international clients. To begin, readers can use the site’s Start Therapy option to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Approaches you may encounter in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following what matters most to the person. The therapist focuses on understanding a client's perceptions and feelings and helps them find their own path toward change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practices alternative behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide whether a client-centered tone, CBT exercises, or tools like hypnotherapy or mindfulness will be added over time.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals can adapt exercises for virtual meetings so progress continues between sessions.