Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Thornhill, ON
Prof. Hamid Alizadeh
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Thornhill, ON L3T
I have published over 90 peer-reviewed articles and books on ADHD treatment, anxiety, marriage, relationships, parenting, and parent-child dynamics.
I am a professor of psychology and a registered psychotherapist (Qualifying) with expertise in the assessment and treatment of individuals with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, (AUDHD), emotion regulation, anxiety, overthinking, anger management, traumatic experiences, stress management, couples and partners in conflict, pre-marriage and marriage counseling, relationship and breakups, parent education, parent-teen challenges, children and divorce, personality assessments, and low self-esteem and self-confidence.
I have published over 90 peer-reviewed articles and books on ADHD treatment, anxiety, marriage, relationships, parenting, and parent-child dynamics.
I am a professor of psychology and a registered psychotherapist (Qualifying) with expertise in the assessment and treatment of individuals with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, (AUDHD), emotion regulation, anxiety, overthinking, anger management, traumatic experiences, stress management, couples and partners in conflict, pre-marriage and marriage counseling, relationship and breakups, parent education, parent-teen challenges, children and divorce, personality assessments, and low self-esteem and self-confidence.
If you are reading this you have taken the first step in helping yourself or someone you care about. I hope you feel brave and proud. I am a therapist with over 40 years of experience. I will work with you and your child in order for you to reach your goals. My approach is to provide a safe supportive space for clients to share their worries, concerns, feelings and thoughts. Working from a strength based position, I use talk therapy and play based approaches utilizing techniques from solution focused therapy, CBT and systems. I use an eclectic approach as every client and their needs are unique.
If you are reading this you have taken the first step in helping yourself or someone you care about. I hope you feel brave and proud. I am a therapist with over 40 years of experience. I will work with you and your child in order for you to reach your goals. My approach is to provide a safe supportive space for clients to share their worries, concerns, feelings and thoughts. Working from a strength based position, I use talk therapy and play based approaches utilizing techniques from solution focused therapy, CBT and systems. I use an eclectic approach as every client and their needs are unique.
Aneta Chencinski
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MEd, IMM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thornhill, ON L4J
Are you a parent? Exhausted and terrified parent of a teen suffering from eating disorder? Is there no time in your life to stop, think, decide what to do next? As a mother of a teen (now adult) that recovered from anorexia I am here to tell you that you have to find time for yourself, you have to find a community that will support you so you can continue to support your child. You have to find ways to stay Compassionate, Calm and Consistent. In 1:1 or in a group setting you will get tips, answers and tools you need to be the most efficient and successful and to provide the best support during your teen recovery.
Are you a parent? Exhausted and terrified parent of a teen suffering from eating disorder? Is there no time in your life to stop, think, decide what to do next? As a mother of a teen (now adult) that recovered from anorexia I am here to tell you that you have to find time for yourself, you have to find a community that will support you so you can continue to support your child. You have to find ways to stay Compassionate, Calm and Consistent. In 1:1 or in a group setting you will get tips, answers and tools you need to be the most efficient and successful and to provide the best support during your teen recovery.
Helen Yack - Divorce Professional
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thornhill, ON L4J
Life can be a rollercoaster with many ups and downs, especially regarding life changes such as separation and divorce. With these changes come various emotions, such as anger, sadness, frustration, irritability and lack of motivation. I help navigate the world of separation and divorce to support families and children who may be in high conflict or stressful situations and who may be managing multiple systems such as child welfare and family court. I have 25 years of experience as a social worker with significant experience in assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention.
Life can be a rollercoaster with many ups and downs, especially regarding life changes such as separation and divorce. With these changes come various emotions, such as anger, sadness, frustration, irritability and lack of motivation. I help navigate the world of separation and divorce to support families and children who may be in high conflict or stressful situations and who may be managing multiple systems such as child welfare and family court. I have 25 years of experience as a social worker with significant experience in assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention.
Anxious? Sad? Depressed? Frustrated? Hopeless? Take control of your happiness by contacting me today! I provide high quality science-based clinical assessment and treatment programs in the areas of children, youth, individual, family, couple and group therapy.
Anxious? Sad? Depressed? Frustrated? Hopeless? Take control of your happiness by contacting me today! I provide high quality science-based clinical assessment and treatment programs in the areas of children, youth, individual, family, couple and group therapy.
I am here to assist you in knowing and believing in yourself and navigate you through your interpersonal relationships and life challenges. This is going to be a corporative journey of support, treatments, and different modalities in order to increase the quality of your life.
I am here to assist you in knowing and believing in yourself and navigate you through your interpersonal relationships and life challenges. This is going to be a corporative journey of support, treatments, and different modalities in order to increase the quality of your life.
Discover your path to mental wellness with compassionate care at Purple Life Psychology Clinic. Our experienced team offers personalized support to help you navigate life's challenges and thrive . Take the first step towards a brighter tomorrow with us.
Discover your path to mental wellness with compassionate care at Purple Life Psychology Clinic. Our experienced team offers personalized support to help you navigate life's challenges and thrive . Take the first step towards a brighter tomorrow with us.
I'm a therapist based in Thornhill, Ontario - with more than 20 years of experience in individual, child, and family therapy. I believe in my clients’ inner strengths and capabilities to heal and overcome personal challenges. Each and every one has an ability to achieve deep peace and balance. I work within compassionate and personal approach, helping my clients to find their own special path to healing and happiness. Most times, I met clients desperately disappointed in previous attempts to reach a relief from suffering and struggles. Clinical hypnosis is an exceptional tool, helping to overcome most persistent and deep-rooted
I'm a therapist based in Thornhill, Ontario - with more than 20 years of experience in individual, child, and family therapy. I believe in my clients’ inner strengths and capabilities to heal and overcome personal challenges. Each and every one has an ability to achieve deep peace and balance. I work within compassionate and personal approach, helping my clients to find their own special path to healing and happiness. Most times, I met clients desperately disappointed in previous attempts to reach a relief from suffering and struggles. Clinical hypnosis is an exceptional tool, helping to overcome most persistent and deep-rooted
Children and youth often experience strong emotions (anxiety, sadness, anger, fear) that are the roots of their behavioral challenges, self- and emotion dysregulation, and other adjustment issues. These issues negatively impact their quality of life. Through play and art therapy, I facilitate and witness the unfolding of children's lived experiences. I help them to explore and express their thoughts, emotions and memories that may not be easily expressed using words. Through interacting with their personal symbols in the play or their art, children gain self-acceptance which is the bridge to healing the inner pain and trauma.
Children and youth often experience strong emotions (anxiety, sadness, anger, fear) that are the roots of their behavioral challenges, self- and emotion dysregulation, and other adjustment issues. These issues negatively impact their quality of life. Through play and art therapy, I facilitate and witness the unfolding of children's lived experiences. I help them to explore and express their thoughts, emotions and memories that may not be easily expressed using words. Through interacting with their personal symbols in the play or their art, children gain self-acceptance which is the bridge to healing the inner pain and trauma.
My approach to therapy is Attachment and Interpersonal Neuroscience Based. Adult Attachment Theory (rooted in Attachment science) will uncover the ways our early attachment experiences in childhood, impact our relationships in adulthood. Interpersonal Neuroscience (rooted in Polyvagal Theory) focuses on the role of our nervous system, and why we respond to/interpret “threat” the way we do.
My approach to therapy is Attachment and Interpersonal Neuroscience Based. Adult Attachment Theory (rooted in Attachment science) will uncover the ways our early attachment experiences in childhood, impact our relationships in adulthood. Interpersonal Neuroscience (rooted in Polyvagal Theory) focuses on the role of our nervous system, and why we respond to/interpret “threat” the way we do.
Anxiety-Depression-Emotion Dysregulation-CBT-DBT
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Thornhill, ON L4J
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed, hopeless, lonely,confused, scared, frustrated or stuck? Are the issues that you are facing getting in the way of your daily functioning, enjoyment, health, relationships, goals, academic success, job performance and of the hopes and dreams that you have for yourself? Are you tired of feeling the way that you are and want something different for yourself? If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, then you've come to the right place! We can work together to help you move toward a healthier and happier place in a way that fits for you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed, hopeless, lonely,confused, scared, frustrated or stuck? Are the issues that you are facing getting in the way of your daily functioning, enjoyment, health, relationships, goals, academic success, job performance and of the hopes and dreams that you have for yourself? Are you tired of feeling the way that you are and want something different for yourself? If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, then you've come to the right place! We can work together to help you move toward a healthier and happier place in a way that fits for you.
Heather McPherson & Associates
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Thornhill, ON L3T
You are a very successful professional, business person, musician, artist or performer. Your clients, fans, adoring public, family or friends heap praise on you for your skills and talent. But inside you feel like a phoney. Can you imagine your insides more easily accepting praise, knowing you have worked hard for it, and it has paid off. You feel so good! Let me grow your self-esteem from the roots up. That's what it's all about. Begin to notice a difference after just a few sessions. Let me help you!
You are a very successful professional, business person, musician, artist or performer. Your clients, fans, adoring public, family or friends heap praise on you for your skills and talent. But inside you feel like a phoney. Can you imagine your insides more easily accepting praise, knowing you have worked hard for it, and it has paid off. You feel so good! Let me grow your self-esteem from the roots up. That's what it's all about. Begin to notice a difference after just a few sessions. Let me help you!
I am meeting each person exactly where they are in their journey with integrity, compassion, kindness, active listening and unconditional positive regard. We will work together to enable you to recognize and identify patterns of behavior or emotional pain that can pose problems in managing difficult situations and relating effectively to others. We can also work together in creating a step-by-step personalized plan to support you in getting from where you are to where you want to be, in embracing your unique qualities and strengths that you have, in addressing any challenges you are currently facing in your daily life.
I am meeting each person exactly where they are in their journey with integrity, compassion, kindness, active listening and unconditional positive regard. We will work together to enable you to recognize and identify patterns of behavior or emotional pain that can pose problems in managing difficult situations and relating effectively to others. We can also work together in creating a step-by-step personalized plan to support you in getting from where you are to where you want to be, in embracing your unique qualities and strengths that you have, in addressing any challenges you are currently facing in your daily life.
Ahmadreza Zamani
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MD, CMS, CRPO, OAMPH
Verified Verified
Thornhill, ON L4J
I love using my skills and experience to assist you to tap into your strengths, find meaning and self-compassion, be your best selves in relationships, and live your fullest lives. I would be honoured to support you / your family through life's challenges and transitions.
I love using my skills and experience to assist you to tap into your strengths, find meaning and self-compassion, be your best selves in relationships, and live your fullest lives. I would be honoured to support you / your family through life's challenges and transitions.
Mindful Psychology & Wellness Centre
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Thornhill, ON L3T
"How do I help my child keep their cool?" "How do I connect with my teen?" Parenting is hard. In fact, it may be the hardest thing we do in our lives. We live in a world that is increasingly becoming busier, competitive, and full of stressors. At Mindful Psychology and Wellness Centre we are here to support your family's journey and guide you in nurturing kindness, resilience, and confidence in your child and your relationship with them. As parents and professionals, we know how tricky life can get and we are here to help you find the right care for you.
"How do I help my child keep their cool?" "How do I connect with my teen?" Parenting is hard. In fact, it may be the hardest thing we do in our lives. We live in a world that is increasingly becoming busier, competitive, and full of stressors. At Mindful Psychology and Wellness Centre we are here to support your family's journey and guide you in nurturing kindness, resilience, and confidence in your child and your relationship with them. As parents and professionals, we know how tricky life can get and we are here to help you find the right care for you.
Vaughan Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thornhill, ON L3T
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to our page! Whether you stumbled this page because of a recent break-up, divorce, an addiction you want to break, marriage problems or just looking to find ways to cope with your stress, you found the right place. We specialize in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Inner Child Work and other modalities to assist you. We can provide you with tools to help you cope but can also assist you in finding and healing the core issue.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to our page! Whether you stumbled this page because of a recent break-up, divorce, an addiction you want to break, marriage problems or just looking to find ways to cope with your stress, you found the right place. We specialize in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Inner Child Work and other modalities to assist you. We can provide you with tools to help you cope but can also assist you in finding and healing the core issue.
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Better Life Counselling Center
Registered Social Worker, MA, RP, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond Hill, ON L4C
Shahrzad Hazrati Registered psychotherapist and Registered Social worker (MA, MSW, RSW, RP). Shahrzad is member of the Canadian Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CACBT) with years of experience of providing counselling to individuals, couples and families deal with problems such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parental issues.
Shahrzad Hazrati Registered psychotherapist and Registered Social worker (MA, MSW, RSW, RP). Shahrzad is member of the Canadian Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CACBT) with years of experience of providing counselling to individuals, couples and families deal with problems such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parental issues.
Shahla Yaghoubian
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
North York, ON M2M (Online Only)
My work with clients is a priority in my daily life, and I have many years of experience in couples, family, and child (from birth to 17), Therapy. I truly believe that if we can help children and youth address their challenges early, we will build for their future success and well-being. If you are parents, a couple, or an individual and are not sure how to address a challenge you are facing, please feel free to contact me. My work is based on an anti-oppressive, strength-based, and trauma-informed framework. My focus, includes attachment models, Selective Mutism/Anxiety, Childhood trauma, relationship , and Behaviour management.
My work with clients is a priority in my daily life, and I have many years of experience in couples, family, and child (from birth to 17), Therapy. I truly believe that if we can help children and youth address their challenges early, we will build for their future success and well-being. If you are parents, a couple, or an individual and are not sure how to address a challenge you are facing, please feel free to contact me. My work is based on an anti-oppressive, strength-based, and trauma-informed framework. My focus, includes attachment models, Selective Mutism/Anxiety, Childhood trauma, relationship , and Behaviour management.
I have been a clinical therapist for over thirty years. I have worked and continue to work with a variety of clients experiencing hardships or challenges in their lives. These include marital issues, parent/child conflicts, separation/divorce, parental alienation, grief, depression/anxiety, work-related problems, adolescent self-esteem and bullying and childhood abuse. I value the therapeutic relationship that is at all times safe, validating and nonjudgmental.
I have been a clinical therapist for over thirty years. I have worked and continue to work with a variety of clients experiencing hardships or challenges in their lives. These include marital issues, parent/child conflicts, separation/divorce, parental alienation, grief, depression/anxiety, work-related problems, adolescent self-esteem and bullying and childhood abuse. I value the therapeutic relationship that is at all times safe, validating and nonjudgmental.
Children Youth And Family Therapy Sara Bajaj
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M (Online Only)
Do you sometimes think to yourself "my child's behaviour is out of control!". Do you think "I want to help my child so desperately but somehow it feels like I end up making things worse" ? Maybe you blame yourself and wonder "where did I go wrong?". Maybe other people in your child's life blame you. You know something needs to change but don't know where else to look. You've exhausted all the options you know of- you've spoken to other moms, teachers, maybe other therapists. You worry about your child's happiness and stability if something doesn't change. This is hard stuff! I want you to know, you're in the right place!
Do you sometimes think to yourself "my child's behaviour is out of control!". Do you think "I want to help my child so desperately but somehow it feels like I end up making things worse" ? Maybe you blame yourself and wonder "where did I go wrong?". Maybe other people in your child's life blame you. You know something needs to change but don't know where else to look. You've exhausted all the options you know of- you've spoken to other moms, teachers, maybe other therapists. You worry about your child's happiness and stability if something doesn't change. This is hard stuff! I want you to know, you're in the right place!
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Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Counsellors
Does parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) work?
PCIT is an evidence-based treatment that has been shown to be effective across domains, including for children with behavioural problems, those on the autism spectrum, and those who have experienced early childhood trauma. Further, studies have found that the skills developed through PCIT benefit not only the child in therapy but also siblings, as the parent internalises lessons learned in sessions and is able to incorporate them into interactions with other family members.
How long does PCIT last?
The duration of treatment depends on the specific challenges clients face. Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and treatment lasts, on average, between 12 and 20 sessions. Factors that influence treatment duration include how regularly a client attends treatment, how much progress is achieved between sessions, the particular skills that need development, and the extent to which the parent and therapist see improvement.
Can PCIT be done online?
PCIT is among the therapy types best suited for video sessions. Therapists are able to communicate with parents with essentially the same ease, and by observing the parent and child at home in their normal environment, the therapist may gain additional insight into their interactions, as the child will have their normal toys and may feel more comfortable and act more naturally than they would in a therapist’s room.
Does PCIT help parents?
In addition to the skills parents develop through the treatment, PCIT has also been shown to reduce frustration, stress, and depression in parents and promote confidence and a sense of calm when dealing with their children. The desired outcomes of PCIT include a reduction in defiant and aggressive behaviour by children and an improvement in communicating their feelings productively, complying with parental instruction, and behaving according to parents’ rules. Growth in these areas can be a relief for parents.