Licensed Psychologist Serving Plano & the DFW Metroplex
Free 15-Minute Consultations • Fee-For-Service and Memberships
Plano is one of the most demanding places in Texas to raise a kid. The schools are excellent. Expectations — academic, athletic, social — are high. Plano ISD is among the top districts in the state, but that prestige comes paired with a real psychological cost: anxiety, perfectionism, sleep struggles, and quiet burnout in kids who look like they have it all together.
Little Dove Psychology specializes in supporting Plano kids and teens whose nervous systems are running hot under that pressure — without the months-long delays most pediatric psychologists in the area require. Dr. Kristin Kroll, PhD, a licensed psychologist and former academic medicine professor, provides virtual therapy directly to your home so you skip the drive across the metroplex.
Many Plano families are tech-industry families, medical professionals, and immigrant families navigating both academic pressure and cultural expectations. Kids in this environment often present with anxiety that hides in achievement. Therapy needs to be tuned for kids who say "I'm fine" while sleeping 5 hours a night.
We help Plano kids, teens, and college students work through anxiety, depression, family conflict, and big emotions. Our evidence-based approach uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and DBT-informed skills, tailored to each young person and the family she belongs to. Whether your young person is 5 or 22, we meet her where she is.
Parenting in the DFW metroplex is demanding. Between managing school schedules, activities, and the pressures of daily life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Our dedicated parent therapy helps you manage stress, prevent burnout, and build the skills you need to support your family’s mental health — all from the comfort of your Plano home.
Dr. Kroll trained as a pediatric psychologist at Children's Wisconsin and held an academic appointment at the Medical College of Wisconsin. That hospital training shapes how she works today with anxious, depressed, and dysregulated kids and teens. Learn more →
If you’ve been searching for an online therapist in Plano, TX, a virtual counselor in Plano, or online counseling in Plano, Texas, you’ve found the right place. Little Dove Psychology provides licensed, professional virtual therapy specifically designed for children, adolescents, and families in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Openings within a week. No commute. Just expert care.
Plano kids reach out for therapy for a wider range of reasons than parents often expect. Common ones we see:
We work with families throughout Plano including West Plano, East Plano, Legacy West, Willow Bend, Russell Creek, the Shops at Legacy area, Preston Road, Spring Creek, and surrounding neighborhoods. Whether your child attends Plano ISD, Plano Senior High, Plano West, Plano East, Jasper, or one of the area's many private schools, we work around your schedule.
Because our therapy is 100% virtual, we also work with families across the entire DFW metroplex and all of Texas. Dallas • Southlake • Frisco • Austin • Houston • San Antonio • All of Texas.
The DFW metroplex is one of the largest metro areas in the country — and finding a child psychologist who specializes in what your family needs can mean driving 30, 45, even 60 minutes each way. Virtual therapy eliminates that entirely.
If you’re new to online therapy, here’s how it works:
Yes. Multiple peer-reviewed studies show that virtual cognitive behavioral therapy is as effective as in-person therapy for anxiety, depression, and emotion regulation work with kids and teens. Many young people actually engage better in virtual sessions because they are in a familiar, comfortable environment.
We are a fee-for-service and membership-based practice. We do not bill insurance directly, but we can provide superbills for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Many Plano families find this approach gives them faster access to care without the limitations of insurance panels.
If your child’s worry, behavior, or emotions are interfering with school, friendships, sleep, or family life — and it’s been going on for more than a couple of weeks — it’s worth having a conversation with a professional. Our free 15-minute consultation is designed exactly for this: to help you figure out whether therapy is the right next step.
No. As a virtual psychology practice, our clinicians provide therapy, not medication management. If medication is something your family is considering, we can coordinate with your child’s pediatrician or a psychiatrist in the area to ensure a comprehensive approach.
We work with children, adolescents, and parents. Most of our clients are families with children ages 5–17, but we also provide dedicated therapy for parents and caregivers at any stage.
Yes. Many of our clients attend Plano ISD schools at all levels — Plano Senior, Plano West, Plano East, Jasper High, Williams High, McMillen, Vines, and the various middle and elementary schools. We understand the academic pressure of the district and tailor therapy accordingly. With your written consent, we can also coordinate with school counselors when 504 plans or accommodations are useful.
Take the first step with a free 15-minute consultation. Call (512) 240-2633 or contact us online.
“I can’t recommend Dr. Kristin Kroll at Little Dove Psychology highly enough. She is extremely knowledgeable and brings years of experience to every session — and you can tell she genuinely cares and is invested in helping you.”
“Kristin is a very caring, compassionate and thorough therapist. She engages on a 1:1 level with varied age groups to better suit their individual needs. Professional, approachable, and respects privacy.”
“We cannot recommend Little Dove Psychology highly enough. They take the time to truly listen, helping clients feel understood and supported — thoughtful, evidence-based care tailored to each person’s needs.”
