Dr. Kriss Wiant

Dr. Kriss Wiant recognizes taking the first step toward therapy as a meaningful decision and highlights the importance of finding a therapist who feels like a good fit. Clients’ ease in communicating and confidence in the person they choose are presented as central to progress, and Dr. Wiant encourages prospective clients to use initial sessions to assess whether a productive working relationship can develop. Clients are also invited to ask questions about their care, since therapy is framed as a shared responsibility focused on moving toward better mental health.

With 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Kriss Wiant brings a broad background to his practice. He is a military veteran, a former high school teacher, and a psychologist who has worked in a variety of settings. These professional roles have shaped his appreciation for the range of challenges people face and have informed his work guiding individuals beyond discouragement to a clearer, more positive understanding of themselves and practical steps toward self-selected goals of improved well-being.

Dr. Wiant’s approach adapts to the particular difficulties and personality of each person, while several consistent themes recur in his work. He offers deep, steady attention to clients’ perceptions, beliefs, and feelings. He emphasizes a collaborative working relationship that helps clarify the source of a presenting concern, identify internal resources that support change, set goals in achievable steps, and articulate specific strategies to create movement toward those goals. He helps clients identify current habits of thinking and inaccurate beliefs about themselves and others that may underlie problems with mood, interpersonal comfort, job performance, or family relations. Skill development is another focus, addressing barriers to progress through promoting more rationally based thinking habits and providing strategies that target specific interpersonal and communication difficulties.

Dr. Kriss Wiant is a licensed psychologist in Ohio, holding the license number P.4840, and he applies his expertise to support clients who seek measurable, durable improvements in their lives.