About Dr. Emily Robertson
Focus areas
Behavioral Problems
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Psycho-educational Testing
Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders
Parenting Counseling
Psychopathology Assessment
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Groups
Teenagers (13-17)
Families
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Family / Marital
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Emily Robertson
Dr. Robertson specializes in working with children and families struggling to manage challenging child behavior and big emotions, including children with ADHD, oppositional defiant concerns, aggression, anger outbursts, difficult daily routines (e.g., bedtime, homework), family conflict, and parenting support. She also conducts evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and testing for a range of emotional, mental health, behavioral, and learning concerns. She is an advocate of implementing behavioral therapies before recommending other treatments, such as medication. Dr. Robertson takes a nonjudgmental and collaborative approach with the families she works with.
*ALL PARENTING SUPPORT IS CONDUCTED VIA VIDEO MEETING (families across Florida), AND CHILD TESTING/ASSESSMENTS ARE IN PERSON (Sarasota, FL).*
Dr. Robertson earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Louisiana State University and completed her Master's in Psychology there as well. She completed a residency in Clinical Psychology at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, followed by a nationally acclaimed postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Child Psychology at Florida International University's Center for Children and Families. At FIU, she was a professor of psychology and clinical psychologist, serving as supervising psychologist and assistant director of a nationally acclaimed treatment program for childhood ADHD and behavior concerns. She also served as clinical co-director of a school-based treatment program for the same concerns. Dr. Robertson was trained by international experts in behavioral and therapeutic interventions for child ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, and related challenging behaviors.
She loves working collaboratively with families to tailor treatment that works best for the child and their family.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I take a nonjudgmental, collaborative, and assessment driven approach when working with families and I only use evidence-based methods for therapy and evaluations. An assessment driven approach means that I assess the child and families strengths and challenges to ensure I understand fully what the family is facing in order to develop a tailored therapy plan that will help the family be successful. I do not take a one-size fits all approach. In addition to being a clinical psychologist, I was also a researcher professor and conducted research on therapies for child behavior concerns including ADHD, oppositional/defiance, and aggression/anger. Given this background, I know what the research says about what therapies and strategies help most families with these challenges. I use positive parenting strategies to improve child behavior which entails improving the parent-child relationship, but also teaches appropriate limit setting and consequences which helps the child learn appropriate behaviors.
I can't wait to meet you!
What is your typical process for working with clients?
For therapy clients, I meet with the parent(s) for 80 minutes during the first session. During this session, we will discuss the parents concerns, what they've tried before, what has worked well and what has not worked, among other topics. This meeting allows me to develop a tailored treatment plan which I will describe to the family at the end of the session or shortly after. Depending on the family's concerns, treatment may be just a few appointments or more extensive. Please note that Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) commonly lasts between 12-16 weeks, with some exceptions. Ongoing therapy appointments last between 45-50 minutes. *All therapy is conducted via video call at this time*
For child diagnostic assessments, evaluations, and testing, the first appointment will be via video call and lasts 80 minutes. Depending on the reasons for seeking an assessment, a second follow up, in-person appointment will be scheduled to complete child testing. This appointment lasts between 1-4 hours depending on the case. After the psychologist has collected all of the data, scored the tests, interpreted the results, and written the comprehensive report, a third appointment will be scheduled to provide the results to the parents (45-50 minute video meeting). Pricing for evaluations and testing ranges significantly depending on the reason for needing an evaluation. Please contact for pricing.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $225 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $225 for 60 minutes
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Mental Health Consultation
Parenting Counseling
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psycho-educational Testing
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Mental Health Consultation
Parenting Counseling
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Office location
Dr. Emily Robertson, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Louisiana State University, PhD in Clinical Psychology
- University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Residency in Clinical Psychology
- Florida International University, Center for Children and Families, Fellowship in Clinical Child Psychology
- Louisiana State University, Master's in Psychology
- University of North Florida (Bachelor's)
Awards and publications
- Early Graduate Student Achievement Award in Research, Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, APA Division 53
- Emerging Scholar Spotlight, Society for Research on Adolescence
- Cheryl Wynne Hare Award for Best Student Research
NPI number
1366130916
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What practice does Dr. Emily Robertson work with?
Dr. Emily Robertson works with Center for Child Behavior.
Where is Dr. Emily Robertson's office located?
Dr. Emily Robertson has 2 office locations in Sarasota, view full addresses on Dr. Robertson's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Emily Robertson?
Dr. Emily Robertson frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Mental Health Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Emily Robertson on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Emily Robertson speak?
Dr. Emily Robertson speaks English.