Leslie (Whitten) Baughman, MA, LMFT License #MFC41380
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
Leslie Baughman is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist who has been counseling children, teens and adults since 1996. Leslie was certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) in 2000 and has gone on to coach over 1,000 families in PCIT, train and supervise PCIT therapists, provide consultation to PCIT agencies state-wide, co-authored PCIT training manuals and materials, authored a chapter on PCIT in a clinical textbook, and was featured in the web based training for PCIT therapists.
Leslie is considered an expert in this evidence-based treatment and continues to provide ongoing consultation to PCIT therapists in private practice as well as agency settings. Additionally, Leslie routinely presents on parenting and family issues for community groups and professional organizations.
Leslie is also passionate about helping young children with big emotions and providing support and feedback for parents navigating challenging times with their kids. Depending on the specific needs and abilities of each client, a variety of treatment modalities may be incorporated as needed.
Services Offered
Rate
The fee for a 45-50 minute session with Leslie is $175. Payment is due at the time of service via a secured online card processing service. Credit, debit, Flex Spending Plan (FSP) Card, and Health Savings Account (HSA) Cards are all accepted. Connect Counseling does not currently accept health insurance, however at your request, you will be provided with a monthly receipt documenting services provided (aka a "superbill"). This receipt can assist you in obtaining reimbursement from your insurance company if you have a PPO plan with Out of Network Benefits and have been authorized to see an Out of Network provider.
Experience
Publications
Licensure
Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) License #41380 (California)
Certification and Trainings
Certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) 2000 UC Davis Children’s Hospital, CAARE Center
Level I, Level II, and Level III Training in Gottman Method Couple's Therapy
Education
Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology, California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, University of the Pacific
Leslie is considered an expert in this evidence-based treatment and continues to provide ongoing consultation to PCIT therapists in private practice as well as agency settings. Additionally, Leslie routinely presents on parenting and family issues for community groups and professional organizations.
Leslie is also passionate about helping young children with big emotions and providing support and feedback for parents navigating challenging times with their kids. Depending on the specific needs and abilities of each client, a variety of treatment modalities may be incorporated as needed.
Services Offered
- Free 15 minute initial consultation by phone
- Ongoing psychotherapy for children and families
- Parent coaching and consultation sessions to address specific goals or to manage difficult times
- Presentations (professional organizations, schools, parent associations, etc.)
Rate
The fee for a 45-50 minute session with Leslie is $175. Payment is due at the time of service via a secured online card processing service. Credit, debit, Flex Spending Plan (FSP) Card, and Health Savings Account (HSA) Cards are all accepted. Connect Counseling does not currently accept health insurance, however at your request, you will be provided with a monthly receipt documenting services provided (aka a "superbill"). This receipt can assist you in obtaining reimbursement from your insurance company if you have a PPO plan with Out of Network Benefits and have been authorized to see an Out of Network provider.
Experience
- Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) who has been counseling children, teens and adults since 1996.
- Certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) in 2000 by UC Davis Children's Hospital, CAARE Center.
- Authored a chapter on a PCIT case-study for a clinical textbook.
- Co-Authored a UC Davis PCIT Training Manual for clinicians and training programs.
- Authored PCIT materials for use with clients as well as clinicians.
- Featured in the web-based training videos for PCIT therapists.
- Provided PCIT training, clinical consultation, and supervision to psychology interns, trainees, therapists, and state-wide mental health agencies.
- Presents at professional conferences, schools, parent associations, community groups and also provides media consultation.
- Provides consultation to PCIT therapists in private practice as well as agency settings.
- Consults with UC Davis Children’s Hospital to remain on the cutting-edge of evidence based therapies for children, individuals and families.
- Completed Levels I, II, and III in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Publications
- Baughman, L. (2014). PCIT with a School-Age Boy Who Experienced Physical Abuse and Neglect: The case of Christopher J. In Allen, B. & Kronenberg, M. (Eds.) Treating Traumatized Children: A casebook of evidence based therapies. (pp. 183-199). New York, New York: Guilford Press.
- UCD PCIT Training Center (2011). Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Traumatized Children Web Course.
- Urquiza, A., Zebell, N., Timmer, S., McGrath, J., & Whitten, L. (2011). PCIT: Sample course of treatment manual for traumatized children. Unpublished manuscript.
- Katz, R.C., Hannon, R., and Whitten, L. (1996). Effects of gender and situation on the perception of sexual harassment. Sex Roles, 34, 35-42.
Licensure
Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) License #41380 (California)
Certification and Trainings
Certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) 2000 UC Davis Children’s Hospital, CAARE Center
Level I, Level II, and Level III Training in Gottman Method Couple's Therapy
Education
Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology, California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, University of the Pacific
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