Kristeen Restrepo, LPC-Associate
Being an athlete can bring so many joyous moments while also bringing a lot of struggles. These struggles can affect the love for the game leaving feelings of confusion, pressure or feeling alone. For many athletes, these battles are often silent.
Kristeen is passionate about helping athletes overcome obstacles to find their way back to the love and passion for the game. Kristeen strives to make an athlete’s voice feel seen and heard without any judgment by providing support and knowledge. Her specializations are helping athletes navigate through feelings of depression, anxiety and other areas that can affect performance.
Kristeen’s passion working with athletes comes from knowing what it feels like to be an athlete navigating the struggles a beloved sport can bring. She grew up as a multi-sport athlete until she realized her love for soccer and continued her athletic career into college. After college, she continues to play soccer whenever she can whether it be for fun with friends or a competitive game. In the therapeutic space, Kristeen is committed to creating a warm and nonjudgmental space where clients feel valued, heard, and empowered to explore their thoughts and feelings. Together, we will embark on a journey of self-exploration and growth, uncovering your strengths, resilience, and innate capacity for healing along the way.
Kristeen’s approach to counseling blends the power of Collaborative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to work with clients to identify goals and develop strategies for growth and healing. Utilizing a collaborative approach, where you are the expert on your own life, I serve as a supportive guide on your journey towards healing and self-discovery. Together, we will work as a team to identify your goals, explore your thoughts and emotions, and develop practical strategies to overcome obstacles. At the heart of our collaboration lies CBT, where we will explore the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We will explore how to shift distressing thought patterns and develop practical skills to cultivate self-awareness and build resilience in the face of life's stressors.
When she’s not in session, you'll often find her surrounded by loved ones sharing different moments from watching a netflix series to exploring different areas of Houston. Kristeen also loves to unwind with playing soccer any chance she gets, being outdoors biking, or relaxing in a hammock.
Kristeen Restrepo earned their Bachelors of Arts in Psychology at Schreiner University. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinician Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University.
