Kelly E. Poirot, PhD, LP, LSSP

Meet Dr. Kelly Poirot

While families find their way to my office for a variety of reasons, common threads include overwhelming feelings, pain, and confusion. Hundreds of families have met with me and left with tools to not only understand their child, but that will also benefit their entire family’s social-emotional growth. Recently, a family brought their child to see me due to symptoms of severe anxiety. After just a few sessions, the child was not only using the skills themselves (which decreased her anxiety & her outbursts), but she was also teaching her younger brother how to use those tools!

Over the past 9 years, I have worked with children and teenagers in therapy and completed comprehensive evaluations for over 200 children. Whether we talk about coping skills, or interpersonal skills, or “thought traps,” the progress made during sessions are a combination of children and parents working together. When the child puts in the hard work outside of session and the parents are diligent about helping their child practice the skills (& practicing the skills themselves!), we are able to see incredible transformation and growth.  

I am dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized services that help you and your child navigate life’s challenges, grow personally, and enhance overall well-being.

I find myself often thinking I was a better psychologist before I was a parent. Now that I have kids of my own, I realize that answers are not always black and white as they seem from the outside. Being a mom is never ending - even if your kids are not always with you, they are always on your mind. When your child is struggling to connect at school, at home, or with themselves, it becomes an even greater burden.

No one can be a therapist for their own kids. Whether your child is entering the school years, navigating the tween years, or experiencing the teenage years, everyone need someone else to talk to where they can share in a safe, neutral space. As a Licensed Psychologist (LP) and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP), I have partnered with families of all kinds to help their kids thrive at home, at school, and beyond.

I am passionate about advocating for social justice, learning from other providers in the community, & building relationships across disciplines by being an active member of the Katy Mental Wellness Collective.

Book a Free Consultation Call with me today, and let’s talk about how we can work together to build a healthier, stronger connecting with your child.

Licenses and Certifications

  • Licensed Psychologist – TSBEP

  • Licensed Specialist in School Psychology – TSBEP

  • Doctor of Philosophy (School Psychology)
    2019 – Illinois State University

  • Member of American Psychological Association and National Association of School Psychologists