In-person in Houston, online across Texas • In-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, Oscar, Curative, Tricare • Therapy in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Farsi
Kristen Wheeler, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist. Clinical Lead.
Approach & Availability
Clinical Focus:
Anxiety, Bipolar, Substance Use. LGBTQ+, Veterans, First Responders.
Modality:
Telehealth, In Person
Languages:
English
Insurance:
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Oscar, Tricare, UnitedHealthcare, Curative
Age Groups:
Adults
Availability Across States:
Yes
Accepting New Patients
About
Dr. Kristen Wheeler is a licensed psychologist with experience across inpatient, residential, forensic, and outpatient settings. Her work focuses on adults presenting with trauma, high levels of distress (including bipolar disorder), and complex clinical histories that require careful assessment and containment.
Dr. Wheeler has extensive experience working with men and older adults, including individuals who enter treatment later in life or who struggle to articulate or make sense of psychological distress. Additionally, she has a strong commitment to working with military veterans, first responders, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, and is well-versed in the clinical, cultural, and institutional contexts that shape their experiences.
Her training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychological assessment is particularly relevant for patients seeking diagnostic clarification, a practical understanding of their symptoms, or more structured, symptom-focused support.
She provides individual therapy in Houston and via telehealth across Texas. She is also PSYPACT-authorized to provide telehealth in participating states.
As Clinical Lead, Dr. Wheeler holds the day-to-day clinical presence of the practice and participates in the ongoing training of our team.
Strongest Fit
Adults experiencing trauma, substance use, high emotional distress;
Men and older adults, military veterans, first responders, and the LGBTQ+ community;
Patients seeking diagnostic clarification following prior treatment;
People looking for a direct, hands-on approach, and those looking for CBT.
​Training & Background
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Substance Use Treatment;
Authorized to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology through PSYPACT;
Background in psychological assessment, including diagnostic clarification and cognitive evaluation;
Clinical Lead at Real Talk Clinical Psychology.
Selected Publications and Presentations
A sample of this clinician's published research, clinical writing, and presentations.
Kristen Wheeler, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist providing individual therapy for adults experiencing trauma, crisis, substance use, and emotional distress, including bipolar disorder. Experienced with first responders, veterans, men, and the LGBTQ+ community. She offers in-person sessions in Houston, telehealth across Texas and other states (PSYPACT-authorized). Sessions are offered in English. Licensed with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council/Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (Texas License #40866). To verify a license, click here.
Understanding Your Mental Health Diagnosis: Beyond the Label.
February 2026. Read here.