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Kris Fant, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kris is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kris. View 17 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Washington and Oregon

Recent reviews

Kris helped me through one of the most difficult times of my life. A time when I felt like I had no one and it kept me from ending my life many times. To have someone who would listen without judgement and showed care and concern.

Reviewed November 2024

Kris is very attentive, even when she can't be consistently responsive, she takes the time to really address each issue and her insight has been invaluable to me.

Reviewed August 2022

More about Kris

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC, LPC

Counseling is a side by side journey of exploration and imagination. As a counselor licensed in both the state of Washington and Oregon, I am trained, experienced, and ready to accompany you on your journey. Many people seek counseling at a time when life is troubled. It can help to have support as you figure out your path, unearth your deepest dreams, and create the life you want to live.

I graduated with a BA in Psychology from Gonzaga University, and following that, explored teaching, group leadership, crisis stabilization, and domestic violence advocacy. Earning my Masters in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University was a life dream, and for the past eight years, I have worked as a mental health counselor. I have experience working with people who struggle with mood concerns, anxiety and stress, dealing with a traumatic event in their past, and life transitions. Working with health behaviors is my specialty, and I have extensive training and experience in helping people engage in changing their behaviors around sleep, persistent pain, substance concerns, exercise, and relaxation. My style is warm and will help you to see the strengths you bring into the counseling relationship, and will help you to build on them to thrive in your health, relationships, and career. I draw from Psychodynamic, Attachment, Rogerian, and behavioral theories to work holistically and to develop a truly individualized approach.

If you would like to make changes in your life but feel unsure where to start, I am happy to explore where you are now, the direction you want to go, and to help you to move in that direction.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Depression Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Sleeping disorders Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder

Licenses

Kris Fant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144525916.

  • LMHC · Washington · LH60323715 · Expires November 2024
  • LPC · Oregon · C3614 · Expires November 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Kris Fant

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

17 reviews

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Kris helped me through one of the most difficult times of my life. A time when I felt like I had no one and it kept me from ending my life many times. To have someone who would listen without judgement and showed care and concern.

Reviewed November 2024

Kris is very attentive, even when she can't be consistently responsive, she takes the time to really address each issue and her insight has been invaluable to me.

Reviewed August 2022

Kris has been helping me for over a year and a half now. Whether it's dealing with the day-to-day stresses of work or deep-seated issues from my childhood, she brings sensitivity, insight, and gentle humor. She's also made some great book recommendations, both for the issues we're talking about and for other interests of mine in terms of social issues. She's pretty awesome and I'm happy to be able to connect with her via this platform.

Reviewed August 2019

Kris has taken the time to research my condition, and shared her own insights on how diet can affect our mental health. This has pointed me in a good direction.

Reviewed July 2019

I have only worked with Kris for a short time, but she has been very friendly and approachable. She seems to be very intuitive and doesn't give up on me when I am trying to just ignore my issues. She is very encouraging.

Reviewed June 2019

Kris has been very encouraging. She listens to my concerns. She took the time to get to know me as a person, so that she could better help me. She is very genuine and definitely has care for others. She made me feel really comfortable opening up to her.

Reviewed September 2018

Kris is understanding and she is great!

Reviewed May 2018

Kris has been nothing short of amazing. She's not only extremely timely, but incredibly thorough. We have done a phone chat and she is a great listener. She offers alternative ways of thinking that I'm too blinded by everything going on to see. She really is great at what she does and I'm so thankful that I was matched with her!

Reviewed November 2017

I feel blessed to have been paired with Kris. She is absolutely amazing and in the short span of two months, she has helped me tremendously with my anxiety and depression. She provides this safe space where I get to vocalize everything I normally internalize and she provides insight and understanding like no one I have ever had the opportunity of opening up to. I am thankful for our conversations and I look forward to learning more about myself with her help.

Reviewed August 2017

Kris is really supportive and insightful. She helped me get to the heart of the matter. I felt so discouraged before I talked to her and within a few interactions, I was lifted out of the fog of depression and could see more clearly. Thank you!

Reviewed July 2017

Kris is super helpful. She has helped me quickly work through some big emotional stressors and is very good at asking leading questions that help me think through things. I feel very safe talking to her. My only complaint is that her tissue supply is not big enough ;)

Reviewed July 2017

Kris is responsive and brings different opinions into the conversation.

Reviewed July 2017

Kris is really nice and caring. Even when I was super busy, Kris regularly checked back on me and made sure that I was doing okay. She's also really knowledgeable and passionate in helping me

Reviewed July 2017

Kris is really awesome: she's provided me with a wealth of ideas and tools to help work through what I'm going through. From gratitude exercises to mindfulness "reset buttons" I can use, she has walked me through a lot of really specific and also personality applicable ideas for ways to get my brain on track and reduce my depressive behavior from taking over. If you're suffering with depression, anxiety, or really just hope for someone warm and understanding to message with you promptly (often within an hour or so at normal hours) I really think Kris can help you, as she has been helping me!

Reviewed July 2017

Kris has been amazing at helping me recognize that my anxiety doesn't have to stop me from living my life. She listens thoroughly and has a great way of shedding light on not so obvious issues to give it clearer perspective.

Reviewed June 2017

Kris has been very helpful and gets back to me very quick.

Reviewed June 2017

Kris is really great. She is very open and accepting. I have been able to share many things with her and have found her feedback to be very helpful.

Reviewed May 2017

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kris Fant offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kris Fant works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kris Fant speak?

Kris Fant speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kris Fant have?

Kris Fant has 8 years of experience.

Where is Kris Fant licensed to practice?

Kris Fant is licensed to practice in Washington and Oregon.

Does Kris Fant accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kris Fant does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Kris Fant?

Kris Fant can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kris Fant?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.