Calm, Confident Parenting for Child Behavioral Challenges

The Parent Steps, an evidence-based program for families navigating child blow ups, listening, aggression, and emotional dysregulation - led by a doctoral-level child psychologist.

Dr. Emily returned from maternity leave in June 2026. She is contacting families on the waitlist in the order of contact.

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The Parent Steps Program

A parent-focused program designed to help you create real, lasting change among families with children with behavioral challenges.

Led by Dr. Emily Gault, PhD

Parent Steps Program Includes:

  • Step by step program to build the foundation for listening, routines, cooperation, helpfulness, emotional regulation, and the parent-child relationship

  • Weekly parent-only appointments with Dr. Emily, clinical child psychologist. Two appointments per month are 1-on-1 with Dr. Emily and two appointments are ‘office hours’ which may be group session with Dr. Emily should other families attend. If no other families attend office hours, it becomes a 1-on-1 session

  • Reduce tantrums and daily power struggles

  • Create predictable routines that actually work

  • Learn exactly how to respond in the moment

  • Length of therapy varies for families but on average, families graduate from our program in about 12 weeks/3 months

Enrollment is limited.

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Real results for real families

  • ★★★★★

    My son is thriving - this is every parent’s dream. I highly recommend working with Dr. Emily. She will tailor the program to you while providing you tried and true proven strategies. - Parent of 4 year old

  • ★★★★★

    Dr. Emily was a HUGE help for our family. We were really struggling with our child’s behavior and after a few short months we have noticed a night and day difference. We are so thankful we found her!! - Parent of 4 year old

  • ★★★★★

    We were in a very difficult place when we met Dr. Emily and really were not sure if it was possible for our situation to change much. Wow! She changed our life dramatically. She makes it so simple and user friendly we couldn't believe we were not doing these strategies before. - Parent of 7 and 9 year old

  • ★★★★★

    There are no words for how grateful we are to Dr. Emily. Her program helped me create a routine that our family is thriving in. Major emotional blow ups are a thing of the past. Our child is happy, adventurous and excelling in school. - Parent of 6 year old

  • ★★★★★

    Emily was a true blessing for our family when our son was diagnosed with ADHD. From the moment we started parent training with her, we noticed real improvements in his behavior, and it felt like we were finally making progress. But it wasn’t just about his behavior—Emily helped us see things from a different perspective, and our relationship with him grew stronger. We became more patient, less stressed, and felt more confident in our parenting. - Parent of 6 year old

  • ★★★★★

    I was always impressed by the amount of knowledge and compassion that goes into her services.

  • ★★★★★

    I saw counselor after counselor and doctor and other doctors. They recommended all sorts of things. No one told me about behavioral treatments or that the parents should be so heavily involved. And, thankfully, it worked. - Parent of 7 year old

  • ★★★★★

    Working with Dr. Emily for three months has changed our lives for the better. My four-year-old son had severe behavior issues that we could not mediate with occupational therapy, speech therapy, or on our own. - Parent of 5 year old

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*Enrollment is limited to ensure each family receives thoughtful, individualized support. Applications are reviewed to ensure the program is the right fit for your family.