Kris Fant , LPC, LMHC

Kris Fant is a licensed counselor who brings eight years of clinical experience to her work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, and other life transitions. Licensed in both Washington and Oregon, she holds the credentials LPC and LMHC - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and she pairs professional training with a warm, collaborative style to help clients identify strengths and set practical goals.

Her academic background includes a BA in Psychology from Gonzaga University and a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University. Before entering full-time counseling she gained experience in teaching, group leadership, crisis stabilization, and domestic violence advocacy, experiences that inform her sensitive and grounded clinical approach. Over the past eight years she has worked extensively with mood concerns, anxiety, stress, trauma, and behavioral health targets such as sleep, pain management, substance-related issues, exercise, and relaxation.

Kris emphasizes working holistically and tailors care to each person’s needs by drawing from psychodynamic, attachment, person-centered (Rogerian), and behavioral theories. Her practice centers on helping people explore their current circumstances, clarify the direction they want to move in, and build on existing strengths to improve health, relationships, and career outcomes.

Practical Approaches for Online Behavioral and Emotional Work

Behavioral approaches focus on changing specific habits and routines through clear, actionable steps. For clients struggling with sleep difficulties, persistent pain, substance concerns, or activity levels, behavioral techniques identify small changes that lead to measurable improvements in daily life.

Psychodynamic and attachment-informed work explores how past experiences and early relationships shape current patterns and emotional responses. This approach can help people understand recurring conflicts, manage symptoms rooted in earlier wounds, and develop more secure ways of relating to themselves and others.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative work. Kris partners with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then blends techniques from different traditions to create an individualized plan. The focus is on what helps the client make meaningful progress and on adapting strategies over time.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and for choosing the format that feels most comfortable. These remote formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, during work breaks, or from different locations while maintaining the continuity of care that supports lasting change.