Behavioral parent training by telehealth for Lakewood Ranch parents of children ages 4–10, led by licensed clinical child psychologist Dr. Emily Gault, PhD.
Lakewood Ranch spans both Manatee and Sarasota counties, and busy family schedules there are full of school, sports, and activities. Driving across town for weekly therapy appointments is one more thing on an already full calendar.
The Parent Steps Program is delivered entirely by telehealth, so Lakewood Ranch parents can meet with Dr. Emily from home or from work. Center for Child Behavior has served families in Sarasota and Manatee counties since 2023.
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:
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.
No. The Parent Steps Program is delivered by telehealth, so you can join appointments from anywhere in Florida, including home in Lakewood Ranch.
The program is parent-focused. Dr. Emily works directly with you, the parent, and teaches you the skills to use at home, where the hardest moments actually happen.
Dr. Emily writes a free weekly newsletter that teaches the same framework step by step. It's written especially for families waiting for therapy.
Enrollment is limited to ensure each family receives thoughtful, individualized support. Applications take about 2 minutes.
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