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Child and Family Therapy

Parent Training and Child Behavior Therapy Program

Program begins in January 2027. Space is limited. 

What is the goal of the treatment?
Parent Training is an evidence-based approach to treat common childhood challenges that can occur for children with anxiety, ADHD, and autism, among other childhood conditions. The current treatment includes parent and child therapy sessions, both independently and jointly. 

For more information on Parent Training see this website:  https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/treatment/behavior-therapy.html

Who can benefit from this treatment?
Families with children 7-11 years old who have difficulty managing emotion, following directions, taking no for an answer, transitioning, and/or sitting still (among other childhood challenges). Children do not require a diagnosis to be eligible to participate, but may have diagnoses of:

  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Conduct Disorder (CD)
  • Anxiety

How often and how long are treatment sessions?

  • Sessions are delivered over a 12-week time frame.
  • Therapy sessions are weekly or twice weekly
  • Two 45-minute sessions or one 90-minute session each week

What does the treatment cost?

  • Sessions are $100 for 90 minutes or $50 for 45 minutes.
  • Sessions are billed in two installments of $600 each at week 1 and at week 6 of treatment ($1200 total).
  • Unfortunately, we are not able to accept insurance coverage. 

Who conducts the treatment sessions?

  • Therapists are advanced clinical psychology trainees at Emory University.
  • Clinical trainees are closely supervised by Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Hanan Trotman in the Emory University Psychology Department.

When does the program start?

This program is scheduled to begin in January 2027 and will last for 12 weeks, schedule below.

  • Week 1: Jan 4-8
  • Week 2: Jan. 11-15
  • Week 3: Jan. 18-22
  • Week 4: Jan. 25-29
  • Week 5: Feb. 1-5
  • Week 6: Feb. 8-12
  • Week 7: Feb. 15-19
  • Week 8: Feb. 22-26
  • Week 9: Mar. 1- 5
  • Emory University is closed for Spring Break: Mar. 8-12
  • Week 10: Mar. 15-19
  • Week 11: Mar. 22-26
  • Week 12: Mar. 29-Apr. 2

How do I apply for this program?

Please click HERE to complete our interest form and indicate that you interested in the Child and Family Therapy program.

One of our staff members will call or email you within 7 business days to tell you more about our clinic and our policies. They will then ask you some questions related to the type of service you are seeking and your current concerns. This information is then discussed with our directors, who will make a decision based on student training needs. You can expect a follow up call or email to let you know whether we will be able to place you in the Parent Training and Child Behavior Therapy program, put you on our waitlist for other services, or give you referrals to other clinics.