“Children are like wet cement whatever falls on them makes an impression.” — Haim Ginott, child psychologist
Kristen W. Green, PhD, ABPP
Kristen W. Green, PhD, ABPP
Board Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist
Owner & Director
Dr. Kristen Green is a Board Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist specializing in the provision of psychological services for children, adolescents university-age students. Dr. Green specializes in therapy and psychological testing with children and adolescents with a variety of problems. She has specialty training in working with children and adolescents, ages 2 - 18. She has worked successfully with children with developmental delays, behavioral problems, mood disorders, ADHD, adjustment issues (divorce, death, illness, general stress), anxiety/OCD, and autism spectrum conditions. In therapy, Dr. Green tends toward a cognitive-behavioral framework and also utilizes mindfulness, play, DBT, and psychodynamic techniques.
Dr. Green specializes in the differential diagnosis of mental health disorders in children and adolescents. She believes that a proper understanding of the origins and nature of a child's difficulties are key to effective intervention. She approaches her work with assessment and therapy clients with the goal of fully understanding each client and his/her/their unique circumstances.
Dr. Green works closely with the parents/families of the children in her practice. Children and adolescents are most successful in therapy when their parents/families are committed to being involved and supporting their children in the therapeutic process.
Dr. Green is board certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. Dr. Green opened Chattahoochee Child Psychology Services, LLC and has been in private practice in Gainesville, GA since 2008. Dr. Green has been a licensed psychologist for more than 15 years.
Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Green holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master's degree in School Psychology from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Green earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, with a concentration in child and adolescent psychology, at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Green completed her internship and postdoctoral training in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology at Applewood Centers, Inc., a community mental health center, in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Green is certified in HeartMath(R) Interventions. Dr. Green is also an Associate Professor of Psychology at Brenau University in Gainesville, GA Director of the Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services.
Dr. Green accepts Georgia Medicaid and Amerigroup.
Georgia License #003114 (http://verify.sos.ga.gov/Verification/)
American Board of Professional Psychology Diploma #8106 (www.abpp.org)
Our Team
Our Team
Meet the other members of our counseling staff:
Amber Price, LPC
Amber Price, LPC
Counselor
Ms. Amber Price works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, OCD, depression, difficulty adjusting to life transitions, and more. She works with children who have trouble appropriately expressing big feelings and with teenage girls/young adult women experiencing stress, self-doubt, and school/work-related anxiety. Amber obtained her master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University in Gainesville, GA. Additionally, she works under the supervision of Dr. Lucinda Grapenthin towards her certification in Play Therapy.
Ms. Price does not currently accept insurance.
Ivie Hall, LAPC
Ivie Hall, LAPC
Counselor
Ms. Hall holds a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She completed her practicum and internship experiences at The Brenau Center for Counseling Psychological Services (BCCPS), a community mental health clinic which offers individual, family, and couples therapy and Myrtle Terraces a local living community for active older adults. Ms. Hall is currently working towards LPC licensure under the supervision of Dr. Green. She has been with CCPS since May 2018. Ms. Hall sees children, adolescents, adults, and couples in the office and online.
Ms. Hall does not currently accept insurance.
Macayla Coleman, MS
Macayla Coleman, MS
Counselor & Psychometrician
Ms. Coleman holds a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She completed her practicum and internship experiences at The Brenau Center for Counseling Psychological Services (BCCPS), a community mental health clinic which offers individual, family, and couples therapy and SAFFT. Ms. Coleman is currently working towards LPC licensure under the supervision of Heather Herrington, LPC, CPCS. She has been with CCPS May 2019. Ms. Coleman sees children, adolescents, adults, and couples in the office and online.
Ms. Coleman does not currently accept insurance.
Megan Gibson, MS
Megan Gibson, MS
Counselor & Psychoemtrician
Counselor & Psychoemtrician
Ms. Gibson holds a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology with a Specialization in Psychological Assessment from Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She completed her practicum and internship experiences at The Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (BCCPS), a community mental health clinic which offers individual, family, and couples therapy and at the Gainesville City Schools. She has completed training in ADOS2 administration. Ms. Gibson is currently working towards LPC licensure under the supervision of Heather Herrington, LPC, CPCS. She conducts psychological testing under the supervision of Dr. Green. She has been with CCPS since May 2020. Ms. Gibson sees children, adolescents, adults, and couples in the office.
Ms. Gibson does not currently accept insurance.
Caitlin McCallar, MS
Caitlin McCallar, MS
Counselor & Psychometrician
Counselor & Psychometrician
Ms. McCallar holds a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She completed her practicum and internship experiences at The Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (BCCPS), a community mental health clinic which offers individual, family, and couples therapy and at Supporting Adoption & Foster Families Together (SAFFT). She has completed training in ADOS2 administration. Ms. McCallar is currently working towards LPC licensure under the supervision of Heather Herrington, LPC, CPCS. She conducts psychological testing under the supervision of Dr. Green. She has been with CCPS since May 2020. Ms. McCallar sees children, adolescents, adults, and couples in the office.
Ms. McCallar does not currently accept insurance.
Tianna "Annya" Etes. BS.
Tianna "Annya" Etes. BS.
Student Counselor
Student Counselor
Ms. Etes is currently a second year student seeking a master's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She is completing her practicum and internship experiences with CCPS. Ms. Etes is currently working under the supervision of Dr. Green. She has been with CCPS since January 2021. Ms. Etes sees children, adolescents, adults, and couples in the office.
Ms. Etes does not currently accept insurance.
Amaya Garcia, BS
Amaya Garcia, BS
Student Counselor
Student Counselor
Ms. Garcia is currently a second year student seeking a master's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She is completing her practicum and internship experiences with CCPS. Ms. Garcia is currently working under the supervision of Dr. Green. She has been with CCPS since January 2022. Ms. Garcia sees children, adolescents, adults, and couples in the office.
Ms. Garcia is fluent in Spanish and English.
Ms. Garcia does not currently accept insurance.
Nelli Martirosyan, MBA
Nelli Martirosyan, MBA
Student Counselor
Student Counselor
Ms. Martirosyan is currently a second year student seeking a master's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She completed her internship experience with CCPS, and she completed her practicum and internship experiences at The Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (BCCPS), a community mental health clinic which offers individual, family, and couples therapy. She is currently completing a specialization in psychological assessment under Dr. Green's supervision. Ms. Martirosyan is currently working under the supervision of Dr. Green. She has been with CCPS since March 2022. Ms. Martirosyan sees children, adolescents, adults, and couples in the office.
Ms. Martirosyan does not currently accept insurance.
Jorge Lopez, BS
Jorge Lopez, BS
Student Counselor
Student Counselor
Mr. Lopez is currently a second year student seeking a master's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. He completed his practicum and internship experiences with the Children's Center for Hope and Healing and at the Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (BCCPS), a community mental health clinic offering individual, family, and couples therapy. Mr. Lopez is currently working under the supervision of Dr. Green. He has been with CCPS since March 2022. Mr. Lopez sees children, adolescents, adults, and couples in the office.
Mr. Lopez is fluent in Spanish and English.
Mr. Lopez does not currently accept insurance.
Keri Ray, BS
Keri Ray, BS
Student Counselor
Student Counselor
Ms. Ray is currently a second year student seeking a master's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She is completing her practicum and internship experiences with CCPS. Ms. Ray is currently working under the supervision of Dr. Green. She has been with CCPS since May 2022. Ms. Ray sees children, adolescents, adults, and couples in the office.
Ms. Ray does not currently accept insurance.
Christy Tran, BS
Christy Tran, BS
Student Counselor
Student Counselor
.Ms. Tran is currently a second year student seeking a master's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She is completing her practicum and internship experiences with CCPS. Ms. Tran is currently working under the supervision of Dr. Green. She has been with CCPS since May 2022. Ms. Tran sees children, adolescents, adults, and couples in the office.
Ms. Tran does not currently accept insurance.
Mahnum Iqbal, BS
Mahnum Iqbal, BS
Student Counselor
Student Counselor
Ms. Iqbal is currently a second year student seeking a master's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She is completing her practicum and internship experiences with CCPS. Ms. Iqbal is currently working under the supervision of Dr. Green. She has been with CCPS since May 2022. Ms. Iqbal sees children, adolescents, adults, and couples in the office.
Ms. Iqbal does not currently accept insurance.
London Cochran, BS
London Cochran, BS
Student Counselor
Student Counselor
Ms. Cochran is currently a second year student seeking a master's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She is completing her practicum and internship experiences with CCPS. Ms. Cochran is currently working under the supervision of Dr. Green. She has been with CCPS since May 2022. Ms. Cochran sees children, adolescents, adults, and couples in the office.
Ms. Cochran does not currently accept insurance.
Abigail McKinney, BS
Abigail McKinney, BS
Student Counselor
Student Counselor
Ms. McKinney is currently a second year student seeking a master's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She is completing her practicum and internship experiences with CCPS. Ms. McKinney is currently working under the supervision of Dr. Green. She has been with CCPS since May 2022. Ms. McKinney sees children, adolescents, adults, and couples in the office.
Ms. McKinney does not currently accept insurance.
Amanda Oler, MS
Amanda Oler, MS
Psychometrician
Psychometrician
Ms. Oler holds a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology with a Specialization in Psychological Assessment, from Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She completed her specialization practicum experiences at The Brenau Center for Counseling Psychological Services (BCCPS) under Dr. Green's supervision. Ms. Oler conducts psychological testing under the supervision of Dr. Green, and she has been with CCPS since May 2019.
Erica Velker, MA
Erica Velker, MA
Psychometrician
Psychometrician
Ms. Velker holds a master’s degree in Psychology from Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She completed her assessment lab experience at The Brenau Center for Counseling Psychological Services (BCCPS) under Dr. Green's supervision. Ms. Velker conducts psychological testing under the supervision of Dr. Green, and she has been with CCPS since May 2019.
Erica Kang, MS
Erica Kang, MS
Psychometrician
Psychometrician
Ms. Kang holds a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. She completed a practicum in psychological assessment at the Emory Autism Center Teen and Adult Program with Dr. Opal Ousley. Ms. Kang conducts psychological testing under the supervision of Dr. Green, and she has been with CCPS since February 2022.