4849 Greenville Avenue, Suite 1675, Dallas, Texas 75206
Kristina McCook
M.S., LPC, RPT
Kristina is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from Austin College and her Master of Science degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. While at SMU, Kristina was recognized with the SMU Emerging Leader Award. She has received extensive training in a variety of modalities including play therapy, activity therapy, therapeutic parenting, group counseling and talk therapy.
Kristina has experience working with children, adolescents, and teens, along with their families, and adults. Her experience spans a variety of settings, including private practice, inpatient, and intensive outpatient programs. Additionally, Kristina has a background in administering and interpreting psychoeducational assessments to aid parents in understanding their child’s learner profile.
Kristina views each client holistically, knowing that each person’s story is unique. She strives to provide a warm, accepting environment that allows clients to feel safe, heard and understood. Viewing each client through a person/child-centered lens, Kristina utilizes a variety of therapeutic interventions to develop each individual’s innate capacity for positive growth. When working with children, she places great value on the child-parent relationship, working directly with parents in a collaborative manner to facilitate necessary change.
Kristina resides in Dallas with her husband and two kids. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking her dogs, and cooking.