Little Dove Psychology is a virtual child psychology practice based in Austin, Texas, founded by Kristin Kroll, PhD, a licensed psychologist who trained and served as attending psychologist at Children's Wisconsin and taught at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Schools, pediatric practices, hospital associations, and heart-health organizations invite her to speak and quote her work. This page lists those appearances, dated and linked, so you can read them at the source.
A note on names: some earlier coverage refers to the practice as Little Dove Consulting. That is the same practice and the same founder; it is now Little Dove Psychology, at littledovepsychology.com.
Talks for parents
- Helping Your Child With Anxiety, Eanes Elementary PTO
Eanes Elementary School, Eanes ISD, Austin · February 2026. The school's thank-you post describes Little Dove as a virtual psychology practice providing evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and families. - What Every Parent Should Know About Supporting Their Pre-teen/Teenager's Mental Health
Eanes ISD parent webinar · November 2024. A one-hour webinar for Eanes ISD parents, recorded and published by the district. - Parenting Foundations: mental health strategies and development for ages 0 to 5
Modern Pediatrics, Austin and Dallas · November 2024. A parent class hosted by a pediatric practice serving Austin and Dallas families.
Interviews, podcasts, and coverage
- The PhD That Never Taught Private Practice Business
Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories, ZynnyMe · August 2026. Podcast interview with a full published transcript, on building a virtual, research-grounded child practice and why every family speaks with Dr. Kroll first. - Now Is Not Forever: How Mental Health Care in a Virtual World Helps Caregivers
Locus Health · May 2024. Quoted on the evidence that telehealth therapy is as effective as in-person care, in a piece on caregivers of children with congenital heart disease. - Promoting Equity in Behavioral Telehealth
Children's Hospitals Today, Children's Hospital Association · May 2024. Quoted as a pediatric psychologist formerly with Children's Wisconsin on adapting evidence-based telehealth protocols to families from different cultures. - Faces of Heart: Milwaukee Heart Ball
American Heart Association, Wisconsin · February 2021. Video profile of Dr. Kroll's work with children and families living with heart conditions.
Partnerships
- Mental health counseling partner for families affected by congenital heart defects
Heartfelt Dreams Foundation. The foundation partners with Little Dove to provide evidence-based counseling for children, adolescents, and adults with CHD, including two free initial sessions for patients.
Research and the full record
Dr. Kroll's peer-reviewed studies, the Cambridge University Press textbook, clinical guidelines, and every talk and training are listed on the research and publications page, including the 2022 Journal of Pediatric Psychology model for integrating telehealth into neurodevelopmental assessment. Her professional profiles: ORCID, Google Scholar, and her page on this site.
Inviting Dr. Kroll to speak
Dr. Kroll gives talks for parent groups, schools, pediatric practices, and clinician teams on children's and teenagers' mental health, anxiety, ADHD, and telehealth care. To ask about a talk, call or text (512) 240-2633 or use the contact page.
Looking for care rather than a speaker?
Little Dove sees kids, teens, and college students virtually across Texas and the PSYPACT states. Most families start the same week they reach out, with evening and weekend appointments, and we are in network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and Optum. Start with a free 15-minute consultation.
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