PCIT is a treatment designed for caregivers of children, between the ages of 2 and 7, who have behavioral difficulties. 

Treatment length typically varies from caregiver to caregiver. The modality is broken into 2 distinct phases. Caregivers move from the first phase to the second phase once they’ve mastered phase-specific skills. Caregivers graduate from treatment after they’ve successfully completed the second phase of therapy.

Throughout the first phase, I help caregivers learn and master skills for building positive connections with their children. In the second phase, I teach caregivers effective parenting strategies for managing their children’s challenging behaviors.

By the end of treatment, caregivers demonstrate improved health, reduced stress, increased calmness and confidence while disciplining their children, and decreased use of negative parenting strategies (e.g., physical discipline).  Children demonstrate increased self-esteem and decreased disruptive behaviors, defiance, and trauma symptoms (in relevant cases). Some studies have found that these treatment gains can be maintained for up to 6 years! 

I offer PCIT services in-person and via telehealth!