Brittany Wagner, Clinical Extern

Brittany Wagner, Clinical Extern

Brittany Wagner is a clinical extern who provides evidence-based support to caregivers and their young children through Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). With a strong background in early childhood education and child development, Brittany is passionate about helping families strengthen relationships, improve child behavior, and build practical skills that support success at home, in school, and in everyday life.

Clinical Expertise

Brittany specializes in working with families of young children experiencing behavioral challenges, emotional outbursts, anxiety, difficulty following directions, or stress related to developmental transitions such as starting school. Her warm, collaborative approach emphasizes caregiver coaching, helping parents feel confident and consistent while strengthening their connection with their child.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Parent Coaching

Brittany completed her formal training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) through Little Futures prior to joining the practice as a clinical extern. She has also completed specialized training in parent coaching, behavioral interventions, and play therapy techniques to support young children and their families. Brittany has fulfilled the requirements for PCIT certification and is currently in the final stages of the certification process.

As part of her ongoing professional development, Brittany continues to receive consultation and advanced training to ensure families receive high-quality, evidence-based care.

In PCIT, Brittany coaches caregivers in real time using an evidence-based framework that helps improve child behavior, strengthen the parent-child relationship, and promote emotional regulation. Her calm, encouraging style helps caregivers feel supported and empowered as they learn practical strategies they can confidently implement at home.

Drawing on her years of experience as a preschool teacher, Brittany has a strong understanding of early childhood development and the unique challenges young children and their caregivers face. She brings practical insight into concerns related to routines, emotion regulation, school adjustment, attention, and peer relationships, helping families apply skills across home and school environments.

Collaborative, Family-Centered Approach

Brittany believes that parents are the most important part of a child’s success. She partners closely with caregivers to develop individualized goals, celebrate progress, and build practical strategies that fit each family’s unique needs and values. Families leave sessions with clear, achievable skills to practice between visits, empowering them to create meaningful, lasting change beyond the therapy room.

Areas of Specialty

• Ages 2–10
• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
• Parent coaching
• Behavioral challenges
• Emotional outbursts
• School adjustment
• Frustration tolerance
• Emotion regulation