“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 10 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:
Marylynn Mohr, LAPC
Marylynn Mohr, LAPC
Counselor & Psychometrician
Ms. Mohr is trained in psychotherapy and psychometrics. Ms. Mohr is currently working towards LPC licensure under Christine Shaheen-Ball, LPC, CPCS's supervision since June 2018. She was previously under Dr. Green's supervision from 2016-2018.
Ms. Mohr holds a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University with a Specialization in Psychological Assessment in Gainesville, Georgia.
Ms. Mohr does not currently accept insurance.
Amber Price, LAPC
Amber Price, LAPC
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. She currently works under the supervision of Christine Shaheen-Ball, LPC, CPCS, and will be applying for her LPC licensure this year. 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 & Psychometrician
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 Christine Shaheen-Ball, LPC, CPCS, since May 2018. Ms. Hall sees children, adolescents, adults, and couples in the office.
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 Christine Shaheen-Ball, LPC, CPCS, since May 2019. Ms. Coleman sees children, adolescents, adults, and couples in the office.
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 from Brenau University with a Specialization in Psychological Assessment, 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 the Gainesville City Schools. Ms. Gibson is currently working towards LPC licensure under the supervision of Christine Shaheen-Ball, LPC, CPCS, since May 2020. Ms. Gibson sees children, adolescents, adults, and couples in the office.
Ms. Gibson does not currently accept insurance.
Kaleigh Knight, MS
Kaleigh Knight, MS
Counselor & Psychometrician
Counselor & Psychometrician
Ms. Knight 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 the Family Promise of Hall County. Ms. Knight is currently working towards LPC licensure under the supervision of Christine Shaheen-Ball, LPC, CPCS, since May 2020. Ms. Knight sees children, adolescents, adults, and couples in the office.
Ms. Knight 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 Psychological Services (BCCPS), a community mental health clinic which offers individual, family, and couples therapy and SAFFT. Ms. McCallar is currently working towards LPC licensure under the supervision of Christine Shaheen-Ball, LPC, CPCS, since May 2020. Ms. McCallar sees children, adolescents, adults, and couples in the office.
Ms. McCallar does not currently accept insurance.