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Kris Fant

Kris Fant, LPC, LMHC

Therapist in Oregon

Practical counseling focused on lasting behavior change

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  • Strengths focused
  • Health behavior work
  • Warm collaborative style

About Kris

Kris Fant is a licensed counselor who offers steady, practical support for people facing mood and life challenges. She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Oregon. Kris writes plainly and meets people where they are. She focuses on helping people untangle what feels overwhelming and find small, doable steps forward.

Her background began with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Gonzaga University. After that she worked in teaching, group leadership, crisis stabilization, and domestic violence advocacy. She completed a Master of Counseling Psychology at Argosy University and has spent eight years providing mental health counseling since then.

Kris has experience helping people with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and bipolar concerns. She also supports work on addictions, sleep, persistent pain, exercise, and other health behaviors. Her approach highlights the strengths people already have and builds on them to improve daily routines, relationships, and work life.

In sessions she uses ideas from psychodynamic, attachment, Rogerian, and behavioral perspectives to shape a plan that fits each person. Conversations are warm and straightforward. She helps people set realistic goals and practice changes between sessions.

If someone wants to make changes but isn’t sure how to start, Kris will explore where they are now, where they want to go, and what small steps could help them move forward.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Therapeutic approaches and working online with behavior focus

Many people benefit from behavioral strategies that break problems into small, manageable steps. Behavioral approaches focus on changing routines and habits, such as improving sleep, managing pain, or reducing substance use, by setting clear goals and practicing new actions. Psychodynamic ideas look at patterns in relationships and feelings that repeat over time; understanding those patterns can help people choose different responses and feel less stuck.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will ask about current struggles, goals, and preferences, then suggest ways to proceed. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted as progress is made.

The biography does not list which online formats are used, so confirm available session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try different session rhythms while keeping the focus on practical behavior change, mood, sleep, and relationship patterns.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Kris help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, relationship and self-esteem issues, sleep and anger problems, addictions, LGBT-related concerns, family strain, and career questions.

What is her general therapy approach?

Her style is warm and collaborative. She draws on psychodynamic, attachment, Rogerian, and behavioral ideas to create a plan that fits each person.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience working as a mental health counselor after completing her master’s degree.

What credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds the credentials LPC and LMHC and practices in Oregon with those licenses.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time. Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are offered?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether she offers video, phone, or in-person meetings.

How are sessions billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kris?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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