Dr. Kriss Wiant

Dr. Kriss Wiant is an Ohio psychologist with three decades of experience helping people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or low self-esteem. He invites a straightforward, collaborative process so people can judge whether the match feels right in the first sessions. He emphasizes clear goals and practical steps rather than vague promises of change.

As a military veteran and former high school teacher, he brings a wide range of life experience to his work. That background informs how he listens for the real problems behind mood, work, and relationship struggles. He pays close attention to how someone thinks about themselves and others, and looks for habits that get in the way of feeling better.

Sessions focus on building useful skills. This can mean finding more helpful thinking patterns, practicing communication strategies, or developing coping methods for anger and anxiety. He also addresses issues like ADHD, parenting stress, first responder concerns, and adjustment after disasters.

Dr. Wiant typically works in partnership with each person to set small, achievable steps. He uses approaches such as client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness tools when they fit a person’s needs. His style is steady and practical, aiming to move people toward goals they choose.

People who want a down-to-earth, goal-focused therapist often find this approach useful. If someone wants to learn what to expect, the first meetings are a chance to talk about goals, ask questions, and see how Dr. Wiant’s way of working might fit their life and needs.

Approaches used in online sessions and how they help

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and perspective. It involves listening closely, reflecting what is said, and helping someone name their priorities so they can choose what to work on. This approach is useful for building motivation, improving self-understanding, and deciding practical next steps.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. In CBT, people learn to notice unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try new responses. That method is often used for anxiety, depression, social phobia, and mood issues because it breaks problems into manageable tasks.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, goals, and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust plans as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and goal-oriented.

Please confirm the specific online session formats before booking as the biography does not list them. In general, online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and offer options for shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video. Discussing practical needs at the start helps shape how sessions are scheduled and run.