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Kristen (Elliott) Hepler , LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas - stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Brain health focus
- Practical skills
About Kristen
Kristen (Elliott) Hepler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Kristen works with common issues such as emptiness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, women's issues, workplace stress, and young adult challenges.
Her approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and includes practical, structured work on thoughts and behaviors. She uses clear strategies to help people notice unhelpful thinking and test different ways of responding. Sessions are interactive and often include straightforward skill practice and problem solving.
Kristen also draws on brain health ideas alongside talk therapy. This means she may discuss ways lifestyle and routines connect with mood and focus, and incorporate that into session plans. She avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect and sensitivity.
People who prefer concrete tools and short-term skill building often find this style useful. Kristen encourages small, measurable steps and regular check-ins on progress. She asks people to try techniques between sessions and brings results back for review.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules a first session. The subscription billing for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How CBT and brain health ideas work in remote sessions
Kristen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in straightforward, practical ways. CBT involves noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress by teaching specific coping skills and short behavioral experiments.She also integrates brain health concepts into conversations. That means looking at routines, sleep, and daily habits that affect mood and focus, then trying simple changes to see what helps. These ideas can complement CBT skills and help with concentration, energy, and emotional regulation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kristen will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is tracked. Clients help set goals and review what is or isn’t working in regular check-ins.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with her during the first visit about which session length and rhythm will best fit your schedule and day-to-day needs.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and major life changes. Additional focus areas include postpartum and pregnancy-related concerns, workplace issues, and young adult topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and practical, with an emphasis on clear steps people can try between sessions. She combines talk therapy with brain health ideas to make sessions concrete.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working as a counselor and with brain health interventions. That background informs how she frames interventions and session pacing.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the plan in effect for the client's location.
What are the steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.