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Leslie (Whitten) Baughman, LMFT
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A Trused Source for Navigating Childhood Behaviors
For over 25 years, I have specialized in helping families with spirited and deeply feeling children and have provided Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Parent Coaching, and Child Therapy to well over 1,000 families.
Advanced Clinical Expertise and Leadership in the Field
As a PCIT Master Trainer of clinicians and clinical textbook contributor, I don't just practice PCIT; I've spent decades training, mentoring, and consulting for fellow therapists and clinics statewide. This extensive background as a "teacher of teachers" gives me a highly nuanced understanding of how PCIT works, allowing us to address even the most challenging behavior problems while skipping the guesswork and saving your family valuable time.
Comprehensive Support for Your Family
Beyond PCIT, I offer tailored services to help your family find peace:
- Parent Consultation and Coaching: Evidence Based Strategies for managing everything from daily challenges to major life changes.
- Online Therapy for Children: Focused on building emotional regulation, managing anxiety, and improving family relationships.
What People Are Saying
We'd tried a few therapists and even another PCIT program before this, but Leslie was different. Her experience shows. She knew how to adjust things to fit our situation and we started seeing results really quickly. |
I didn't want to parent the way I was raised but had no idea what else to do. Leslie gave us the structure and support we needed to create something new, and it's still working! |
Leslie truly cared, not just about our child's behavior, but about our family as a whole. She never made us feel like bad parents. I always left sessions feeling like I could do this! |
Our son's kindergarten teacher pulled us aside to say how much better behaved he was being. We hadn't even told her we were doing PCIT. |
Telehealth (Virtual Therapy) Services Offered
Online Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Online PCIT is a highly effective therapy for young children with big emotions. What makes it unique is live coaching. Instead of your child sitting in front of a computer, they simply play with you in your own living room. I observe through a secure video link and gently coach you in real time.
Parents often worry about two things, but here is why you don’t need to:
Online Parent Consultation and Coaching
Parent consultation and coaching is a supportive, practical service designed to help caregivers navigate everyday parenting challenges with more clarity and confidence. Whether you're dealing with frequent tantrums, bedtime battles, screen time struggles, or just feeling stuck, this service offers a space to problem-solve with a trained professional who understands child development and behavior.
Online Child Therapy
Online therapy for children and preteens offers a flexible, comfortable way to support kids who may be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or emotionally stuck. Through engaging conversations and creative activities, I work to help kids better understand their feelings, build coping skills, and gain confidence in handling everyday challenges; whether at school, with friends, or at home.
Online PCIT is a highly effective therapy for young children with big emotions. What makes it unique is live coaching. Instead of your child sitting in front of a computer, they simply play with you in your own living room. I observe through a secure video link and gently coach you in real time.
Parents often worry about two things, but here is why you don’t need to:
- "My child won't sit and look at a screen." They don’t have to! Your child never needs to interact with the device or look at me. They just interact with you.
- "My child will be on their 'best behavior' on camera." That is actually perfect. We intentionally start coaching you during calm, positive moments to build your skills. Once you feel confident, we will gradually practice in the real-life situations that usually trigger challenging behaviors.
Online Parent Consultation and Coaching
Parent consultation and coaching is a supportive, practical service designed to help caregivers navigate everyday parenting challenges with more clarity and confidence. Whether you're dealing with frequent tantrums, bedtime battles, screen time struggles, or just feeling stuck, this service offers a space to problem-solve with a trained professional who understands child development and behavior.
Online Child Therapy
Online therapy for children and preteens offers a flexible, comfortable way to support kids who may be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or emotionally stuck. Through engaging conversations and creative activities, I work to help kids better understand their feelings, build coping skills, and gain confidence in handling everyday challenges; whether at school, with friends, or at home.