Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in 75218
Ana Guzmán
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Waitlist for new clients
I am certified in EMDR, PCIT, and TF-CBT.
Hope: it all begins with hope! Thank you for reaching out during a challenging season of life, whether it is your own or that of your child. I am trained and certified in various types of therapy to provide individualized services that can assist with your mental health well-being goals. Our practice serves clients ages two through adulthood and provides services to fellow therapists. I look forward to meeting you and seeing how I can help. I also provide clinical supervision for LPC-Associates and those wishing to pursue their RPT.
I am certified in EMDR, PCIT, and TF-CBT.
Hope: it all begins with hope! Thank you for reaching out during a challenging season of life, whether it is your own or that of your child. I am trained and certified in various types of therapy to provide individualized services that can assist with your mental health well-being goals. Our practice serves clients ages two through adulthood and provides services to fellow therapists. I look forward to meeting you and seeing how I can help. I also provide clinical supervision for LPC-Associates and those wishing to pursue their RPT.
Life can be tough! With constant pitfalls and hurdles it sometimes seems like you can't win for loosing. Sometimes you just need a safe space to express yourself completely without judgment or fear; or maybe you are seeking insight or direction on new experiences. Whatever life may present come and let's navigate life together!
Life can be tough! With constant pitfalls and hurdles it sometimes seems like you can't win for loosing. Sometimes you just need a safe space to express yourself completely without judgment or fear; or maybe you are seeking insight or direction on new experiences. Whatever life may present come and let's navigate life together!
Tom Macalik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Hi there! My name is Tom, or as many of my patients know me as “Tall” Tom (standing at 6’8). I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I have provided countless sessions from small children (where I specialize in working with ages 3-10) to adults for over 6 years now. I am now providing both telehealth and in-person therapy. Here’s what I know… You are someone that is actively seeking help, but I truly believe that you are the expert on you (and child/children). I am the expert on counseling. So, when we meet, we are two experts trying to benefit your family’s life.
Hi there! My name is Tom, or as many of my patients know me as “Tall” Tom (standing at 6’8). I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I have provided countless sessions from small children (where I specialize in working with ages 3-10) to adults for over 6 years now. I am now providing both telehealth and in-person therapy. Here’s what I know… You are someone that is actively seeking help, but I truly believe that you are the expert on you (and child/children). I am the expert on counseling. So, when we meet, we are two experts trying to benefit your family’s life.
Accepting NEW clients! Something’s happened. It was a big, terrible, life-changing event. Or maybe it was a million little things that add up to everything just being hard and heavy all the time. You try to avoid reminders, but sometimes you just can’t. The memories flood your thoughts, wash through your emotions, and weigh down your body. Your relationships are suffering. It’s difficult to focus at work. Your mind, heart, and body are just not at ease. Swinging between autopilot and survival mode feels out of control. You just want to be able to act on your values.
Accepting NEW clients! Something’s happened. It was a big, terrible, life-changing event. Or maybe it was a million little things that add up to everything just being hard and heavy all the time. You try to avoid reminders, but sometimes you just can’t. The memories flood your thoughts, wash through your emotions, and weigh down your body. Your relationships are suffering. It’s difficult to focus at work. Your mind, heart, and body are just not at ease. Swinging between autopilot and survival mode feels out of control. You just want to be able to act on your values.
Acura Blaylock
Licensed Professional Counselor, BA, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218 (Online Only)
First time in therapy? I'd be happy to walk with you on your journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate interested in safety, genuine connections, and supporting others. My goal is to create a sense of awareness and acceptance throughout this process. I look at the client as a whole and establish goals that fit into your life. I encourage healthy communication patterns, facilitate a safe space for processing, and guide you toward meaning and purpose.
First time in therapy? I'd be happy to walk with you on your journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate interested in safety, genuine connections, and supporting others. My goal is to create a sense of awareness and acceptance throughout this process. I look at the client as a whole and establish goals that fit into your life. I encourage healthy communication patterns, facilitate a safe space for processing, and guide you toward meaning and purpose.
Experiencing the pain & despair of depression, often feeling confused and misunderstood and anxious about life. Having difficulty coping with stress and feelings you don't understand and being unsure about who you can trust and afraid to seek counselling, and will it help anyway! I understand these feelings, the pain you are going through, and I want to help you obtain the joy that you deserve to feel.
Experiencing the pain & despair of depression, often feeling confused and misunderstood and anxious about life. Having difficulty coping with stress and feelings you don't understand and being unsure about who you can trust and afraid to seek counselling, and will it help anyway! I understand these feelings, the pain you are going through, and I want to help you obtain the joy that you deserve to feel.
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Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists
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 behavioral 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 internalizes 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 behavior 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.