Kristen Wheeler, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Trauma, Crisis, Substance Use Recovery. LGBTQ+ Community, Veterans, First Responders.
Languages:
English
Age Groups:
Young Adults, Adults
Modality:
Telehealth, In Person
Accepting New Patients
Insurance:
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare/Optum, Oscar
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, emotional instability, and complex clinical histories that require careful assessment and containment.
Dr. Kristen has extensive experience working with men and older adults, including individuals who enter treatment later in life or who struggle to identify, 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 psychological assessment is particularly relevant for patients seeking diagnostic clarification, a deeper understanding of their symptoms, or structured support to guide treatment.
Dr. Kristen provides individual therapy in Houston and via telehealth across Texas. She is also PSYPACT authorized to provide telehealth services in several authorized states.
Whom She Works With
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Adults experiencing trauma, psychological crisis, or high emotional distress
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Individuals in substance use recovery
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Men and older adults entering treatment later in life, as well as military veterans, first responders, and the LGBTQ+ community
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Patients seeking diagnostic clarification following prior treatment
Credentials and Background
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Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Substance Use Treatment
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Authorized to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology through PSYPACT
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Background in psychological assessment, including diagnostic clarification and cognitive evaluation
From Dr. Kristen Wheeler
Kristen Wheeler, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist providing individual therapy for adults experiencing trauma, psychological crisis, substance use related concerns, and emotional distress. She offers in-person sessions in Houston, telehealth across Texas, and PSYPACT authorized telehealth in participating states. 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.