Dr. Kriss Wiant, OH Psychologist P.4840

Dr. Kriss Wiant brings 30 years of clinical experience to his practice in Ohio. He combines practical problem-solving with steady, respectful attention to each person’s experience. In initial meetings he helps people describe what they are facing and decide whether his way of working feels like a good fit.

He has a varied background that includes military service and time as a high school teacher. This range of experience shaped his understanding of stressful life events, job-related pressures, and interpersonal strain. He uses that perspective to help people sort through difficult feelings and regain clearer thinking.

Dr. Wiant draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and mindfulness approaches. That means sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, testing new ways of thinking, and practicing skills that reduce distress. Hypnotherapy may also be used when appropriate to support relaxation and focus.

Work with him is collaborative. He helps people set realistic goals, break those goals into small steps, and pick strategies that fit daily life. Sessions include talking things through, practicing new responses, and checking what works.

He commonly helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem problems, anger, and parenting or family concerns. He also has experience with ADHD, first responder and veteran issues, personality and mood disorders, and coping after disasters. Dr. Wiant encourages questions and open discussion about progress and next steps.

Practical approaches for online therapy

Dr. Wiant commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps people choose goals that fit their values and daily life.

He may also use mindfulness techniques to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce tension and improve mood. These exercises can be practiced between sessions to make coping easier in day-to-day situations.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that seem likely to help, and adjust the plan based on what proves useful. The process is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and direct skill coaching. Phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, ongoing problem-solving, or more frequent contact between longer sessions.