Hi, I’m Kavina — the kids call me Ms. K

Big feelings are welcome here.

Color Me Green is a child & family therapy practice in Frisco, Texas. Through play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family systems therapy, I help children, teens, and families find the words for what they feel — and grow closer while they do.

Kavina McLeod, LCSW-S DFW Child “Mom Approved” ’24 & ’25 15+ years of clinical experience
Kavina McLeod, LCSW-S
that’s me! — Ms. K

Every behavior has a story.

Understanding children & teens Empowering parents Strengthening families
Treatment areas

Every challenge has a color

Whatever your child or family is carrying, there’s room for it in the crayon box.

  • Anxiety
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Behavioral Challenges
  • Co-Parenting Challenges
  • Depression
  • Difficulty in School
  • Emotional Dysregulation
  • Family Conflict
  • Parent-Child Relationship Issues
  • Social Skills
  • Stress
no wrong colors here
Kavina McLeod, LCSW-S, founder of Color Me Green
DFW CHILD Mom Approved 2024 DFW CHILD Mom Approved 2025
Meet your therapist

Hello! I’m Kavina McLeod, LCSW-S

Most kids in our playroom simply call me Ms. K. With over 15 years of clinical experience, I help children and families navigate complex emotions with greater confidence and resilience.

I’m also a wife, a mother of three (including a neurodivergent child), and a former scholarship collegiate athlete. These roles keep my work grounded in the real joys, challenges, and complexities of family life.

Experience

The training behind the work

Education & awards

  • University of Oregon — Track & Field scholarship student-athlete
  • University of Southern California — Order of Arête Award Recipient

Research experience

  • UC San Francisco
  • UC Berkeley
  • Stanford University

Work history

  • Medical hospitals, including UCLA’s teaching hospital
  • Psychiatric facility for adolescents & adults
  • County & state jails, including Supervisor of the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office Mental Health Division
  • State residential treatment facilities
The story behind the name

“Why I chose Color Me Green”

Green is the color of growth, safety, and permission to begin again. Hear Kavina tell the story in her own words.

Kind words

From the families & communities we serve

“Ms. Kavina is an incredibly gifted and thorough clinician. We’ve seen significant improvements in our child’s behavior overall since beginning with her. She took her time to establish rapport and ensure a smooth transition to care. I credit her with being an impactful and necessary component of our child’s holistic wellbeing.”
N. K. · Google review
“I recently attended We Summit 2026, where Kavina was a speaker. I learned so much about myself and my behavior, not really knowing how much my mental health was affected in my daily routine. Kavina is soft spoken, supportive and knowledgeable in therapy — I highly recommend her.”
D. W. · Google review
“Excellent presentation for our agency during our self care series. Color Me Green Child & Family Therapy is an excellent place to receive services for a family or child. Mrs. McLeod is resourceful, passionate and knowledgeable.”
A. H. · Google review
Invited to speak · featured by
DFW Child Natural Awakenings Lewisville ISD Prosper ISD Jack and Jill of America Friendship Baptist Church of The Colony Grace Cathedral Church of God in Christ Dallas County Public Defender’s Office Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. Diamond Achievers Foundation Women’s Empowerment

Ready when you are.

Reaching out is the hardest part — and it only takes a minute. Let’s find a time to talk about what your child or family needs.