Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Atascadero, CA
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Welcome! My name is Lindsey Geibel and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with adults, children, youth, couples and families and I offer a nurturing and holistic therapeutic experience for my clients. My goal is to support clients in their path towards healing, self-compassion, and meaningful connections. I believe in the transformative power of therapy rooted in psychodynamic, humanistic, and attachment-based approaches.
Welcome! My name is Lindsey Geibel and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with adults, children, youth, couples and families and I offer a nurturing and holistic therapeutic experience for my clients. My goal is to support clients in their path towards healing, self-compassion, and meaningful connections. I believe in the transformative power of therapy rooted in psychodynamic, humanistic, and attachment-based approaches.
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Hi there! My name is Madai Zesati and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Ontario, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with teens, young adults, and older adults. I work collaboratively with each client, as well as providing a safe and supportive environment to help them get to a place of self-acceptance and find strength within to address life's challenges, by assisting them in realizing, cultivating, and accessing internal and external resources to make positive changes in life.
Hi there! My name is Madai Zesati and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Ontario, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with teens, young adults, and older adults. I work collaboratively with each client, as well as providing a safe and supportive environment to help them get to a place of self-acceptance and find strength within to address life's challenges, by assisting them in realizing, cultivating, and accessing internal and external resources to make positive changes in life.
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Welcome! Zeana Bey is a compassionate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings a calm holistic approach to healing. Zeana works from the perspective that each person has the ability to heal their own life, and believes her role is to listen, provide support and guidance, and help you find and develop your inner strengths and coping skills that may be hidden or undeveloped because of difficult events or situations you’ve experienced. Zeana's approach is person-centered, culturally sensitive, and non-judgmental. She strives to create a safe space for clients where they can feel truly seen and heard wherever they are at.
Welcome! Zeana Bey is a compassionate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings a calm holistic approach to healing. Zeana works from the perspective that each person has the ability to heal their own life, and believes her role is to listen, provide support and guidance, and help you find and develop your inner strengths and coping skills that may be hidden or undeveloped because of difficult events or situations you’ve experienced. Zeana's approach is person-centered, culturally sensitive, and non-judgmental. She strives to create a safe space for clients where they can feel truly seen and heard wherever they are at.
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Sheri Shaffer Hewitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atascadero, CA 93422
Has life become overwhelming or unsatisfying. I have many years of experience working with individuals, couples and children ages 5 and up. Come in to learn how to find better communication, and a more productive and fulfilling life. Acquire information and skills to overcome anxiety, loneliness, sadness, resentment, anger and just plain feeling stuck. Find out how you, as an individual, can make a big difference in the way you and/or your relationships work. I do specialize in working with the whole family. Find out why the most stable and enlightened people get help before more serious problems arise.
Has life become overwhelming or unsatisfying. I have many years of experience working with individuals, couples and children ages 5 and up. Come in to learn how to find better communication, and a more productive and fulfilling life. Acquire information and skills to overcome anxiety, loneliness, sadness, resentment, anger and just plain feeling stuck. Find out how you, as an individual, can make a big difference in the way you and/or your relationships work. I do specialize in working with the whole family. Find out why the most stable and enlightened people get help before more serious problems arise.
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Dr. Fathi completed her undergraduate degree at the University of California Los Angeles, subsequently pursued graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Southern California, and later completed her Doctorate at the California State University of Northridge. She has worked at some of the most well-known drug and alcohol treatment centers in Southern California, as well as private and state-funded clinics helping individuals, families, and couples.
Dr. Fathi completed her undergraduate degree at the University of California Los Angeles, subsequently pursued graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Southern California, and later completed her Doctorate at the California State University of Northridge. She has worked at some of the most well-known drug and alcohol treatment centers in Southern California, as well as private and state-funded clinics helping individuals, families, and couples.
Online Therapists
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Hello, I'm Julia Garcia. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been in the behavioral health field for more than 30 years, beginning as a resource outreach counselor, then eventually as a clinical therapist over the years, working with infants, adolescents, families, and women with trauma and SUD issues. I am a trauma-focused therapist who enjoys working with families and individuals. I utilized a trauma-focused approach to CBT, DBT, PCIT, Grief, and Parenting issues. I have found that CBT and DBT approaches work well to assist clients who have extensive trauma-based issues.
Hello, I'm Julia Garcia. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been in the behavioral health field for more than 30 years, beginning as a resource outreach counselor, then eventually as a clinical therapist over the years, working with infants, adolescents, families, and women with trauma and SUD issues. I am a trauma-focused therapist who enjoys working with families and individuals. I utilized a trauma-focused approach to CBT, DBT, PCIT, Grief, and Parenting issues. I have found that CBT and DBT approaches work well to assist clients who have extensive trauma-based issues.
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I am experienced in different modalities of treatment but mainly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and Family Systems.
My name is Erika Cuevas, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Los Angeles, California, and I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults, teens, and children. I specialize in family issues, parent-child relationships, and anxiety, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. As a daughter of immigrants, I am very familiar with life’s obstacles and challenges. I understand the social and emotional barriers one must face in an ever-changing world. As a bilingual woman of color, I am experienced in how to navigate the world through life’s personal experiences.
I am experienced in different modalities of treatment but mainly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and Family Systems.
My name is Erika Cuevas, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Los Angeles, California, and I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults, teens, and children. I specialize in family issues, parent-child relationships, and anxiety, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. As a daughter of immigrants, I am very familiar with life’s obstacles and challenges. I understand the social and emotional barriers one must face in an ever-changing world. As a bilingual woman of color, I am experienced in how to navigate the world through life’s personal experiences.
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The Art of Healing
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
In addition, I am certified in PCIT, Parent-Child Interactive Therapy to help at-risk parents relate to their children more effectively.
With specialties in addiction and dual diagnosis; including depression, anxiety and trauma history, I take an integrated, holistic approach to care. The therapeutic relationship is one in which optimum healing is, as a result of the reciprocal bond, between the therapist and the client. One can only be open to the experience of change and improvement in their life if they feel safe. This is the therapy space that I provide in order to help shape authentic, loving and accurate self-awareness. I provide nurturance, guidance, affirmation and compassionate reflection in order to help clients feel grounded in their own decision-making.
In addition, I am certified in PCIT, Parent-Child Interactive Therapy to help at-risk parents relate to their children more effectively.
With specialties in addiction and dual diagnosis; including depression, anxiety and trauma history, I take an integrated, holistic approach to care. The therapeutic relationship is one in which optimum healing is, as a result of the reciprocal bond, between the therapist and the client. One can only be open to the experience of change and improvement in their life if they feel safe. This is the therapy space that I provide in order to help shape authentic, loving and accurate self-awareness. I provide nurturance, guidance, affirmation and compassionate reflection in order to help clients feel grounded in their own decision-making.
![Photo of Riley Ellis, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cc08f2df-11f6-42ef-b65f-62550c5359b4/1/320x400.jpeg)
Riley Ellis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Waitlist for new clients
These include Play Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) for anxiety disorders.
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, stress, or family changes that are making every day life feel difficult or hard to manage? Do you notice your child struggling and you are unsure how to emotionally support them? Have you tried to solve the problems on your own and nothing seems to be working? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then I'm glad you're here. Seeking help for your child, family struggles, or parenting issues can be difficult. I'm here to help.
These include Play Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) for anxiety disorders.
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, stress, or family changes that are making every day life feel difficult or hard to manage? Do you notice your child struggling and you are unsure how to emotionally support them? Have you tried to solve the problems on your own and nothing seems to be working? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then I'm glad you're here. Seeking help for your child, family struggles, or parenting issues can be difficult. I'm here to help.
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Bri Velasquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93109 (Online Only)
I am certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and love helping enhance the parent-child relationship and family bond.
The hope and goal I have for my clients is to assist them in enhancing personal and familial relationships. As a social worker, I have had the wonderful opportunity to witness many positive changes in the lives of my clients. These positive changes include how my clients have relationships with others and how they come to view themselves. These components are an integral part of the therapeutic process and journey.
I am certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and love helping enhance the parent-child relationship and family bond.
The hope and goal I have for my clients is to assist them in enhancing personal and familial relationships. As a social worker, I have had the wonderful opportunity to witness many positive changes in the lives of my clients. These positive changes include how my clients have relationships with others and how they come to view themselves. These components are an integral part of the therapeutic process and journey.
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Shahzad K Chaudhry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bakersfield, CA 93312
I am trained in PCIT, CBT, and completed my year-long doctoral internship with Rogers Memorial Hospital in Wisconsin specializing in treatment of OCD via ERP in residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
While I approach therapy from a Cognitive Behavioral perspective, focusing on challenging thoughts and changing behaviors, I do so with the primary focus on respect for my patients and their individual issues. I want you to feel supported in session but also know that you will be challenged and tasked with completing goals in between sessions. I greatly enjoy helping my patients reach their own goals to be successful in their life, especially in the areas of social relationships, academics, employment, and self-care.
I am trained in PCIT, CBT, and completed my year-long doctoral internship with Rogers Memorial Hospital in Wisconsin specializing in treatment of OCD via ERP in residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
While I approach therapy from a Cognitive Behavioral perspective, focusing on challenging thoughts and changing behaviors, I do so with the primary focus on respect for my patients and their individual issues. I want you to feel supported in session but also know that you will be challenged and tasked with completing goals in between sessions. I greatly enjoy helping my patients reach their own goals to be successful in their life, especially in the areas of social relationships, academics, employment, and self-care.
![Photo of Hector Barajas, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bd50f0ed-5ce9-4f38-abd0-d78595e3755b/1/320x400.jpeg)
I utilize evidence-based therapies including MAP, Seeking Safety, PCIT, and IPT.
My name is Hector Barajas, and I am a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping children, adolescents and families meet their full potential. I work with children and teens who are struggling with emotional dysregulation, defiance, anger, depression and social-emotional challenges. My expertise lies in working with children, and teen/adolescents who suffer from depression, anxiety, anger and defiance. I specialize in treating adolescents and juveniles in a group setting.
I utilize evidence-based therapies including MAP, Seeking Safety, PCIT, and IPT.
My name is Hector Barajas, and I am a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping children, adolescents and families meet their full potential. I work with children and teens who are struggling with emotional dysregulation, defiance, anger, depression and social-emotional challenges. My expertise lies in working with children, and teen/adolescents who suffer from depression, anxiety, anger and defiance. I specialize in treating adolescents and juveniles in a group setting.
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Erika M Melendez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for someone to work with your infant, toddler, kid, teen or young adult? I would be honored to work with your child to manage day to day stressors or more severe issues like sexual assault, dating violence, bullying, or grief. I also love to work with parents or other caretakers/support people to provide education and work collaboratively to help the child feel whole and able to thrive! Regardless if your child is 1 or 25 I want to help them reach their goals to heal and feel empowered!
Are you looking for someone to work with your infant, toddler, kid, teen or young adult? I would be honored to work with your child to manage day to day stressors or more severe issues like sexual assault, dating violence, bullying, or grief. I also love to work with parents or other caretakers/support people to provide education and work collaboratively to help the child feel whole and able to thrive! Regardless if your child is 1 or 25 I want to help them reach their goals to heal and feel empowered!
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My name is Sara Fierro, I am dually licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Professional Clinical Counselor. My focus areas include, but are not limited to, anxiety, trauma and resilience, depression, LGBTQIA+, life transitions, spirituality, interpersonal relationships/relational conflict, women's issues, dual diagnosis, ADHD, parenting, and self-esteem. I have an eclectic approach to therapy because I utilize interventions and skills from many theoretical orientations, including Client-Centered, Narrative, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, Strength-Based, Holistic, and Interpersonal
My name is Sara Fierro, I am dually licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Professional Clinical Counselor. My focus areas include, but are not limited to, anxiety, trauma and resilience, depression, LGBTQIA+, life transitions, spirituality, interpersonal relationships/relational conflict, women's issues, dual diagnosis, ADHD, parenting, and self-esteem. I have an eclectic approach to therapy because I utilize interventions and skills from many theoretical orientations, including Client-Centered, Narrative, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, Strength-Based, Holistic, and Interpersonal
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Sacred Space Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, BA
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93257 (Online Only)
Anxiety, depression, illness, feeling stuck, worry, fear, and other symptoms are the soul's attempt to point us in the right direction towards feeling fully alive. I am passionate about helping people heal from their past experiences or repetitive patterns which no longer serve a purpose and distance them from their authentic selves. I help people who are healing from Lyme and /or coinfections, mold, or environmental toxins.
Anxiety, depression, illness, feeling stuck, worry, fear, and other symptoms are the soul's attempt to point us in the right direction towards feeling fully alive. I am passionate about helping people heal from their past experiences or repetitive patterns which no longer serve a purpose and distance them from their authentic selves. I help people who are healing from Lyme and /or coinfections, mold, or environmental toxins.
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My name is Venice Angel licensed as an LCSW94926, I always begin each session where my patient is, focus on their want and needs and work to empower and reduce stress anxiety, and/or depression. I am a trauma therapist and will pull in various interventions to reduce toxic thinking and incongruence in thought. I will work to reduce stressors through guided meditations and affirmations. I use CBT/DBT/TFCBT/EMDR on a regular basis.
My name is Venice Angel licensed as an LCSW94926, I always begin each session where my patient is, focus on their want and needs and work to empower and reduce stress anxiety, and/or depression. I am a trauma therapist and will pull in various interventions to reduce toxic thinking and incongruence in thought. I will work to reduce stressors through guided meditations and affirmations. I use CBT/DBT/TFCBT/EMDR on a regular basis.
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Hi, my name is Sandra Guillen. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California and have a Master of Arts in Psychology with an emphasize in Marriage and Family Therapy degree from Chapman University.  I believe therapy is most beneficial when the client feels heard and supported. This is why I prefer a client center approach when practicing therapy. My focus is in trauma work to include PTSD and complex trauma.
Hi, my name is Sandra Guillen. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California and have a Master of Arts in Psychology with an emphasize in Marriage and Family Therapy degree from Chapman University.  I believe therapy is most beneficial when the client feels heard and supported. This is why I prefer a client center approach when practicing therapy. My focus is in trauma work to include PTSD and complex trauma.
![Photo of Gerardo Castro, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ce1a205-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I provide a safe and comfortable environment so you can start your healing and feel better. I have seen clients improve with the right guidance, motivation, and applying more effective coping strategies. If you struggle to manage your emotions, have difficulty trusting others, experience poor self-control, un-healthy relationships, un-healthy partners, get anxious, have poor communication skills, feel stressed out, low self-esteem, depressed, feel stuck/in a fog, and dwell on the past, give me call so we could talk. I am bilingual, English and Spanish speaking, and accept mostly PPO insurances. I offer free phone consultations.
I provide a safe and comfortable environment so you can start your healing and feel better. I have seen clients improve with the right guidance, motivation, and applying more effective coping strategies. If you struggle to manage your emotions, have difficulty trusting others, experience poor self-control, un-healthy relationships, un-healthy partners, get anxious, have poor communication skills, feel stressed out, low self-esteem, depressed, feel stuck/in a fog, and dwell on the past, give me call so we could talk. I am bilingual, English and Spanish speaking, and accept mostly PPO insurances. I offer free phone consultations.
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Joni Carrasco
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Porterville, CA 93257
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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.