Child & Teen Therapy from a Licensed Psychologist Serving Southlake & the DFW Metroplex
Free 15-Minute Consultations • Fee-For-Service and Memberships
Southlake families have access to some of the best resources in the country — Carroll ISD is one of the most academically successful districts in the nation, the community is tight-knit, and the standards for kids are exceptionally high. That excellence has a side effect that doesn't always get talked about: an entire generation of Southlake kids growing up under intense pressure to achieve, perform, and present.
Little Dove Psychology supports Southlake kids and teens whose anxiety, perfectionism, or burnout has started showing under the polished surface — with virtual therapy that fits into the schedules of busy Southlake families. Dr. Kristin Kroll, PhD, a licensed psychologist and former academic medicine professor, provides care directly to your home.
Southlake parents are often high-achieving themselves, and the same drive that built successful careers can sometimes make it hard to know when to slow down for a child whose nervous system is asking for a different pace. Therapy here has to balance the very real pressures of Carroll ISD with the developmental needs of kids who are still kids.
We help Southlake 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.
When meltdowns, defiance, or aggression have taken over your home, you need more than generic advice. Our child behavioral therapy pairs evidence-based behavioral strategies for your child with practical parent coaching for you — because lasting change happens when both sides of the interaction shift. For kids and teens whose emotions run bigger than their skills, we draw on DBT-informed emotion regulation work adapted for their age.
Southlake teens live under real pressure: AP courses, athletics, college applications, and a social world that never turns off. Our online teen counseling gives them a private, judgment-free space to work on anxiety, perfectionism, low mood, and stress — without adding another drive across DFW to the family calendar. Heading to college soon? We also work with college students so support continues after graduation.
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 Southlake 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 Southlake, TX, a virtual counselor in Southlake, or online counseling in Southlake, 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.
Southlake families reach out for a specific set of concerns. Common ones we see:
We work with families throughout Southlake including Timarron, Stone Lakes, Versailles, Carillon, Westwyck Hills, Estes Park, Town Square area, and the surrounding neighborhoods. Whether your child attends Carroll ISD (Carroll High, Dawson Middle, Eubanks Intermediate, Rockenbaugh, Walnut Grove, Old Union, Johnson Elementary), one of the area's prestigious private schools, or homeschool, 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 • 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 Southlake families find this approach gives them faster access to care without the limitations of insurance panels.
Yes. We provide online child behavioral therapy for Southlake families dealing with meltdowns, defiance, aggression, and difficulty with emotional regulation. Treatment combines evidence-based behavioral strategies with parent coaching, so the skills your child learns in session are reinforced at home.
Yes. Teens are a core part of our practice. We help Southlake teens with anxiety, perfectionism, academic pressure, depression, and big emotions using CBT and DBT-informed skills. Many teens actually open up more in virtual sessions from their own room than they would in an office.
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 Southlake clients attend Carroll ISD schools. We understand the unique academic culture of the district — the high expectations, the AP track, the athletic and arts programs, and the social pressure that comes with being a Dragon. Therapy is tuned to support kids inside that environment, not push back against it. With your written consent, we can coordinate with Carroll school counselors when 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.”
