Kristen Wheeler, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

My clients are adults who feel overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to shift. They may be struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, substance use, or carrying chronic stress . They need therapy that feels steady, direct, and grounded, not surface-level or performative. They want clarity, emotional regulation, and a better understanding of themselves, especially if past diagnoses or treatments never fully fit. They’re seeking real therapy that helps them feel more in control, more understood, and less alone in what they’re carrying. I specialize in working with adults facing crisis, emotional dysregulation, and substance use disorders. I offer steady, evidence-based therapy that helps you slow things down, understand what’s driving your reactions, and regain a sense of control. My work is grounded and focused on real change, not only surface-level coping strategies. If you’re used to staying functional while things feel chaotic inside, therapy can feel like an unfamiliar risk. You may not know exactly what you need yet, only that something isn’t working anymore. We can start there. You don’t have to perform, explain everything perfectly, have a diagnosis, or be in crisis to begin therapeutic work.

Real Talk Clinical Psychology is a doctoral-level group practice in Houston led by multilingual, multicultural psychologists. We provide depth-oriented psychotherapy grounded in rigorous training and a genuine commitment to high-quality clinical care. Our team works in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Farsi, and we welcome patients looking for therapy that makes room for the complexity of being human. We accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Tricare, Curative. We offer both in-person sessions in Houston and telehealth across Texas. I also serve as the clinical preceptor for our postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology, where doctoral-level psychologists complete supervised training alongside licensed clinicians.