Telehealth across Florida

Child behavior help for Bradenton families

Behavioral parent training by telehealth for Bradenton parents of children ages 4–10, led by licensed clinical child psychologist Dr. Emily Gault, PhD.

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Help without the drive

Families across Manatee County, including Bradenton, Palmetto, Ellenton, and Anna Maria Island, can work with Dr. Emily without adding a drive to their week. Every appointment in The Parent Steps Program happens by telehealth.

Dr. Emily specializes in the more severe end of child behavior challenges, including aggression and high-conflict family dynamics, and she also works with the everyday struggles many families face, like listening, routines, and transitions.

What we help with

The Parent Steps Program is a behavioral parent training program for families of children ages 4–10. Parents learn research-backed skills in a specific order, starting with connection and ending with discipline. It helps with:

  • Meltdowns that escalate quickly and are hard to bring back down
  • Hitting, kicking, or other physical aggression
  • Defiance and not following directions
  • Attention and focus challenges, including ADHD
  • Morning, homework, and bedtime routines that fall apart
  • Behavior challenges showing up at school or daycare

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Working with Dr. Emily

Dr. Emily Gault, PhD, is a licensed clinical child psychologist and PCIT-trained clinician with about 40 peer-reviewed publications. Families meet with her for two 1-on-1 sessions and two office-hours sessions each month, with email support between appointments. Read Dr. Emily's story.

Common questions

Questions from Bradenton parents

What ages do you work with?

The Parent Steps Program is designed for families of children ages 4–10, from mild challenges through the most severe.

How soon will we see changes?

Many families notice improvements in mood and behavior within 1–3 weeks of consistent practice. Most families complete the program in 3–4 months.

What if we're on a waitlist somewhere else?

Dr. Emily writes a free weekly newsletter that teaches the same framework step by step. It's written especially for families waiting for therapy.

Ready to feel calm and confident as a parent?

Enrollment is limited to ensure each family receives thoughtful, individualized support. Applications take about 2 minutes.

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