Kristen Hollas Harelson, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake, where she specializes in pediatric and integrated primary care psychology. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Louisiana State University and completed her undergraduate studies summa cum laude at the University of California, Irvine. Licensed in both Louisiana and Mississippi, Dr. Harelson helps children, adolescents and their families navigate concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, adjustment and emotion regulation. Her work is grounded in a simple belief: that every young person and every family deserves to feel understood, supported and equipped to thrive. 

Throughout her training, Dr. Harelson has cared for patients across a wide range of settings, from integrated behavioral health and pediatric primary care to psycho-oncology and substance use treatment. This breadth allows her to meet each patient where they are, whether a child facing a first bout of anxiety or a family working through a difficult season. She pairs evidence-based methods with genuine warmth, taking time to listen, to build trust and to develop personalized plans that fit each family's needs. Above all, Dr. Harelson is committed to walking alongside her patients with compassion and care, helping them find hope and lasting well-being at every step of their journey.