Kristen (Elliott) Hepler , LPC

Kristen (Elliott) Hepler is a Texas-licensed counselor with more than ten years of clinical experience who blends traditional counseling with brain health strategies. As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and a board-certified neurofeedback provider, she brings training in both cognitive-behavioral techniques and brain-based interventions to support people facing depression, anxiety, and life adjustments. Her background includes offering neurofeedback and brain health coaching, approaches aimed at improving how the brain regulates mood and attention while complementing talk-based therapy.

Her therapeutic manner is interactive, warm, and accepting; she works from a stance of respect, sensitivity, and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels. By combining cognitive-behavioral methods with knowledge of brain function, she helps clients develop practical skills, reframe unhelpful thinking patterns, and explore brain-focused tools when appropriate. Kristen aims to create a collaborative environment where clients feel heard and supported as they navigate stress, grief, relationship challenges, and changes in life circumstances.

Talking about personal matters can feel daunting, and Kristen recognizes the courage it takes to reach out. When a person is ready to take the next step, she welcomes the opportunity to join them in that process and to work together toward clearer goals and improved day-to-day functioning.

Integrating CBT and Brain-Health Work in Online Care

Kristen (Elliott) Hepler uses cognitive-behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, low mood, and relationship difficulties. CBT is a goal-oriented approach that teaches practical skills for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

She also incorporates brain health work, including neurofeedback and brain health coaching, which focuses on supporting the brain's regulation of attention and emotional states and complements talk-based interventions. These methods can be useful for clients who want to add a brain-focused component to traditional therapy.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Kristen works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the balance of CBT and brain-health techniques with client input to create a personalized plan.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals and to continue work on skills and goals without needing to travel to an office.