Business Details
12 Years
experience
Expert Child & Family Psychological Services in Sarasota
Founded in 2014 by Dr. Kate Gibson, Parent & Child Psychological Services has established itself as a leader in evidence-based mental health care for children, teens, and families. Our team of licensed psychologists and counselors brings decades of combined experience in treating anxiety disorders, trauma, behavioral challenges, and developmental conditions using therapies like CBT, PCIT, TF-CBT, and ERP. We prioritize family involvement in treatment, offering parent coaching and training to ensure lasting positive outcomes. Our clinicians hold advanced certifications in specialized treatments including PCIT adaptations for selective mutism and OCD, SPACE therapy for anxiety, and trauma-focused interventions.We maintain strict safety protocols aligned with CDC guidelines while providing both telehealth and in-person services. Our team has contributed to the development of treatment manuals and intensive therapy programs, including Mighty Minds OCD Camp and MMK-SRQ Selective Mutism Camp, demonstrating our commitment to innovation in child mental health care.
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Selective Mutism Treatment
OCD and Anxiety Treatment
Neuropsychological Testing
Family Therapy
Telehealth Services
Intensive Outpatient Programs
Parent Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapies developed through rigorous clinical research
- Our team includes board-certified psychologists and certified PCIT/PCIT-SM therapists
- We provide specialized intensive treatment programs including OCD and Selective Mutism camps
- Our clinicians have extensive experience treating complex cases including trauma and PANS/PANDAS
- We combine individual therapy with comprehensive parent coaching and school collaboration
What people say
Life-changing results
Expertise in PCIT
Transformative therapy
Exceptional child specialists
Effective intensive programs
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Our Cognitive Behavioral Therapy program helps children and teens manage anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues through skill-building and cognitive restructuring. We teach coping strategies for identifying and modifying negative thought patterns while incorporating parent involvement to reinforce skills at home. Treatment includes exposure hierarchies for anxiety disorders and behavioral activation techniques for depression, with sessions tailored to the child's developmental level and specific needs.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
PCIT is an evidence-based treatment for children aged 2-7 with behavioral challenges. Our therapists coach parents through two phases: Child-Directed Interaction to strengthen attachment, followed by Parent-Directed Interaction to establish consistent discipline strategies. Sessions use live coaching through a one-way mirror or telehealth platform, with progress measured through structured observations to determine readiness to advance through treatment phases.
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Our trauma specialists provide Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or other traumatic events. The program includes psychoeducation about trauma responses, safety planning, emotion regulation skills, and gradual processing of traumatic memories. Caregivers participate in parallel sessions to learn supportive techniques while family sessions help rebuild trust and communication through structured therapeutic activities.
Selective Mutism Treatment
Our PCIT adaptation for Selective Mutism combines Child-Directed and Verbal-Directed Interaction to increase speaking comfort across settings. Therapists coach parents to use positive reinforcement and gradual exposure techniques while simulating classroom environments during sessions. Treatment may include school consultations and intensive programs like our MMK-SRQ camp, which provides immersive speaking opportunities in structured social scenarios with high staff-to-child ratios.
OCD and Anxiety Camp
Mighty Minds is an intensive exposure-based camp for children with OCD and anxiety disorders. The program uses Exposure and Response Prevention in both imaginal and real-world settings, with parent education sessions to reinforce treatment gains. Activities include group exposures, coping skill workshops, and family collaboration sessions, all delivered by our specialized team of OCD treatment experts in a supportive therapeutic environment.
People
Kate Gibson
Owner and Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Kate Gibson founded the practice in 2014 after establishing the first Parent & Child Psychological Services in New York City in 2010. Board-certified in clinical child psychology, she specializes in trauma treatment and PCIT adaptations, having co-developed treatment manuals and intensive programs including Mighty Minds OCD Camp.
Isabel Brahm
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Isabel Brahm is a certified PCIT and PCIT-SM therapist with expertise in trauma-informed care. She co-created Mighty Minds OCD Camp and serves as site supervisor for interns. Her experience includes working with children aged 2-8 using play therapy and trauma-focused interventions, with specialized training in ERP and BFRB treatment.
Paige Martin
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Paige Martin specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and selective mutism. Certified in PCIT with experience at the Selective Mutism Research Institute, she provides neuropsychological assessments and evidence-based treatments for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders and behavioral challenges.
Julia Hollinger
School Psychologist
Dr. Julia Hollinger is a licensed school psychologist with expertise in psychoeducational evaluations and ADHD testing. She specializes in bridging school systems and families through comprehensive assessments and treatment recommendations, with experience in neuropsychological testing for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Katelyn Goll
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Katelyn Goll is completing her Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern hours under Dr. Gibson's supervision. With experience in early-intervention autism therapy and aquatic therapy settings, she focuses on supporting children and families through evidence-based practices while pursuing PCIT and PCIT-SM certifications.
Questions
Do you accept insurance?
All services are out-of-network with insurance. We use a sliding scale based on household income for therapy costs.
What ages do you treat?
We specialize in services for children ages 2 and up, teens, young adults, and their families.
What therapies do you offer?
We provide evidence-based treatments including CBT, PCIT, TF-CBT, ERP, SPACE therapy, and specialized programs for OCD and selective mutism.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Yes, we offer both telehealth and in-person therapy sessions to accommodate client needs.
What are your office hours?
Administrative hours are Monday-Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM and Friday 9 AM - 5 PM.
Do you provide psychological testing?
Yes, we offer comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents.
