LPC, 15 years of experience
With over 12 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space where clients can openly explore their thoughts, feelings, and goals. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey built on trust, respect, and authenticity. My style is rooted in partnership—meeting clients where they are, using evidence-based techniques tailored to their unique needs, and offering both support and gentle challenges to help them grow. My ultimate goal is to guide clients toward greater self-awareness, balance, and overall well-being.
In our first session, my focus is on getting to know you—your story, your challenges, and your goals for therapy. This is your time to share what matters most to you and what you’d like to achieve. I’ll ask questions to better understand your experiences, strengths, and what you hope to gain from our work together. We’ll also talk about how therapy works and begin creating a plan tailored to your needs and goals.
With 11 years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, I take pride in creating a therapeutic experience that is both personalized and deeply compassionate. I’ve worked with clients navigating stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger management, low motivation, and issues related to self-esteem and confidence. What sets my approach apart is my commitment to meeting you exactly where you are, tailoring each conversation and treatment plan to fit your unique needs and goals. I believe therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process—it’s a partnership built on respect, sensitivity, and genuine care. Taking the first step toward change takes courage, and I’m here to walk alongside you, providing tools, insights, and support to help you create a more fulfilling, balanced, and meaningful life.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who are ready to explore what’s holding them back and take meaningful steps toward change. My clients often come to me seeking support with challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, behavior management, parenting, school-related stress, and substance use. Together, we’ll create a treatment plan tailored to your needs, using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness practices. My goal is to provide a warm, accepting space where you feel truly heard and understood. Therapy with me is a collaborative journey—I’m here to support you with practical tools and coping strategies while empowering you to achieve the goals that matter most to you. Please reach out so we can begin creating a path forward together.
6 ratings with written reviews
July 15, 2025
Christopher is an amazing listener and is always prepared with good strategies to work through my concerns.
July 13, 2025
Christopher is amazing really heard me out and was encouraging to just speak openly. He has a warm presence that makes me feel safe. He has already made me feel like he is truly here to help me and guide me to hit any goals I have set for myself. Thank you Christopher!
May 2, 2025
One of the best therapists I have ever had. I love how relaxed I can be during our sessions. Christopher brings a good dynamic of understanding, and appropriately challenging unlike most therapists I have spoken to.
Christopher Pieper offers therapy covered by UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Texas.
I use CBT a lot in my practice because it’s practical and straightforward. I like that it helps clients see the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—and how small shifts in thinking can lead to big changes in how they feel and respond to life. With CBT, I work with clients to identify unhelpful thought patterns, challenge them, and replace them with more balanced, realistic ways of thinking. What I really appreciate about CBT is that it gives clients tools they can use right away. We don’t just talk about problems—we actively work on skills like reframing negative thoughts, building healthier habits, and practicing new coping strategies outside of sessions. It’s collaborative, too, which I enjoy. Over the years, I’ve seen CBT work well for anxiety, depression, and a range of other challenges because it’s flexible and focused on real change. I like tailoring it to each person, so it feels natural and not like a cookie-cutter approach.
I use ERP a lot when working with clients who are dealing with anxiety, OCD, or really strong fears that seem to take over their lives. What I like about ERP is that it’s hands-on and helps people face the things they’ve been avoiding—but in a way that feels safe and structured. I walk alongside clients as they gradually face those fears, while learning to resist the urge to fall back on old coping habits that keep them stuck. I’ve seen how empowering ERP can be. It’s not easy work, but when clients realize they can handle the anxiety and that it actually gets easier over time, it’s a game-changer. I try to make the process collaborative, so we plan exposures together and go at a pace that builds confidence instead of overwhelming them. For me, ERP fits naturally with my style because it’s practical and focused on real-life change. It’s about giving clients the tools and experiences they need to take their power back from anxiety.
I really value MBT in my work because it helps clients slow down and better understand what’s happening in their minds and in the minds of others. So often, people react out of intense emotions or assumptions without realizing there’s another perspective. With MBT, I focus on helping clients pause, get curious about their thoughts and feelings, and consider what might be going on beneath the surface—both for themselves and in their relationships. I like using MBT because it creates space for reflection instead of quick reactions. In my sessions, I’ll often ask questions that encourage clients to explore their own mental states or think about how someone else might be experiencing a situation. Over time, this builds emotional awareness, empathy, and stronger connections with others. I’ve found MBT to be really effective with clients who struggle with relationships or big emotional swings because it gives them a way to make sense of what’s going on internally. It’s a gentle but powerful approach that fits well with my overall style as a therapist.
In my work as a therapist, I often use DBT because I’ve seen how powerful it can be for helping people manage big emotions and feel more in control of their lives. I like that DBT is practical—it gives clients real skills they can use right away, like mindfulness, staying grounded when things feel overwhelming, and learning how to handle tough situations without making them worse. Over the years, I’ve found that the DBT approach fits naturally with how I like to work. I’m a big believer in meeting clients where they’re at, and DBT’s mix of acceptance and change really resonates with me. Whether I’m focusing on distress tolerance, emotion regulation, or communication skills, I try to break things down into simple, usable steps that feel doable for each person. As both an LPC and LSOTP, I find DBT especially helpful when clients are working on self-control, accountability, or improving relationships. It’s a flexible approach, and I enjoy adapting the tools to match each client’s goals and personality.