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About Dr. Kristin Kroll

Dr. Kristin KrollDr. Kristin Kroll

As a mom and psychologist, I focus upon two main factors when providing care: 1) utilizing the most evidence-based assessments and protocols specific to each patient's concerns and 2) tailoring treatment goals collaboratively to align this with each family's unique values, beliefs, and culture. I am dedicated to providing the best care possible, given that I am aware that every single patient is someone's loved one. Just as I want my loved ones to be treated by a provider with expertise, kindness, and compassion, I also believe it is my duty to provide this same level of care.

Before starting Little Dove, I was an assistant professor for the Medical College of Wisconsin and a psychologist for Children's Wisconsin. My experiences in research at both of these beautiful institutions cemented my practice of grounding my clinical work in the most up-to-date medical best practices. I am thankful to the patients of these organizations for allowing me to share their journey in improving the quality of life for themselves and their families.

I enjoy working with all the mental health concerns and stressful transitions experienced by families. The care can range from helping children with social anxiety or a teenager struggling with depression and rebellious behavior to a parent struggling with ineffective parenting practices. In addition to my experience in these areas, my training and experiences have also allowed me to specialize in working with families of children with medical concerns.

Further information about my education and training:

Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD):Counseling Psychology University of Georgia

Master of Science (MS):Applied Clinical Psychology- University of South Carolina-Aiken

Bachelor of Science (BS):Psychology- Berry College

Pre-Doctoral internship:Medical College of Georgia and Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Consortium

Post-Doctoral Fellowship:Families Forward

Scholarly Contributions:

Screening for traumatic stress in children and adolescents with congenital heart disease

T Konkel, KH Kroll, MT Goertz, J Lavoie, SP Bagli, K Kogutkiewicz, ...
Progress in Pediatric Cardiology 68, 101579

Cited By: 1
Year: 2023

Integrating telehealth into neurodevelopmental assessment: a model from the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative

SM Cox, JL Butcher, A Sadhwani, R Sananes, JH Sanz, E Blumenfeld, ...
Journal of pediatric psychology 47 (6), 707-713

Cited By: 12
Year: 2022

Responding to the psychological needs of health-care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: case study from the Medical College of Wisconsin

KH Kroll, S Larsen, K Lamb, WH Davies, D Cipriano, TA deRoon-Cassini, ...
Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings 29 (1), 150-161

Cited By: 6
Year: 2022

A Quality Improvement Project to Enhance Mental Health Responsiveness in a Pediatric Heart Transplant Clinic

KH Kroll, MT Goertz, MA MA, A Pollow, A APNP, C Brosig
Pediatrics 149 (1 Meeting Abstracts February 2022), 297-297


Year: 2022

Development of a telepsychology program for parents of pediatric patients.

MT Goertz, C Brosig, B Bice-Urbach, A Malkoff, K Kroll
Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology 9 (2), 192

Cited By: 6
Year: 2021

Impact of a paediatric cardiac rehabilitation programme upon patient quality of life

KH Kroll, JR Kovach, S Ginde, RM Jacobsen, M Danduran, A Foster, ...
Cardiology in the Young 31 (5), 804-811

Cited By: 11
Year: 2021

Evaluation of a systems-wide Telebehavioral health training implementation in response to COVID-19

K Kroll, C Brosig, A Malkoff, B Bice-Urbach
Journal of Patient Experience 8, 2374373521997739

Cited By: 2
Year: 2021

Feasibility of a group telepsychological intervention for adolescents with cystic fibrosis

K Kroll, N Antos, M Grace, J Balge, P Simpson
Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science 5, 47-50

Cited By: 2
Year: 2020

Pediatric Psychology in Clinical Practice: Empirically Supported Interventions

K Kroll
Cambridge University Press

Cited By: 4
Year: 2020

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Can My Family Benefit from Working with Little Dove?

When considering whether to begin mental health services with Little Dove, consider the following:

  • Is my child or adolescent experiencing increased emotional distress or impairment in daily functioning?
  • Am I struggling with feeling numb or unattached to my baby?
  • Do I wish my or my child's quality of life was better?
  • Is my child struggling to manage stress from changes in the family structure?
  • Am I struggling with my child's behavior or having difficulty co-parenting?
  • Has my teacher expressed concerns about my child's behavior or mood?

If any of the above are concerns, please feel free to schedule an initial intake and evaluation by filling out the form below.

For parents, it may be helpful to learn more about your child's mental health, behavior, or functioning by utilizing the Child Mind Institute Symptom Checker.

Sample Psychological Concerns of Patients Served by Little Dove

Generalized Anxiety

Depression

Parenting Difficulties

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Trauma

Social Anxiety

Adjustment Disorder

Parent Conflict

Separation Anxiety

Conduct Problems

School Avoidance

Disordered Eating

Attention Concerns

Self-Injury

Postpartum Depression

Suicidal Behavior

*Not an exhaustive list of all conditions served

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