Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Garden Grove, CA
My name is Brenda Contreras, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW101878. Welcome to the first step on your journey. I support young children to adolescents, in learning to regulate their emotions, manage social challenges and thrive in all environments. I also provide family therapy to help when parents are feeling disconnected from their children or there has been a traumatic event or life transition. I typically work with a specialty age range of 2-10 years old.
My name is Brenda Contreras, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW101878. Welcome to the first step on your journey. I support young children to adolescents, in learning to regulate their emotions, manage social challenges and thrive in all environments. I also provide family therapy to help when parents are feeling disconnected from their children or there has been a traumatic event or life transition. I typically work with a specialty age range of 2-10 years old.
Sophia Kubes
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden Grove, CA 92845 (Online Only)
Therapy can be a journey of self discovery, healing, building relationships, and so much more. I am here to support you on whatever journey you are on.During sessions I create a safe space where you can feel supported and be able to be yourself. I believe that we all have strengths within us that can be used to help find balance in our lives. I will help you find coping skills that work for you and encourage new forms of self care. At the start of my career I earned a Bachelors degree in child development and family life education, and a Masters degree in Social Work with a concentration in mental health.
Therapy can be a journey of self discovery, healing, building relationships, and so much more. I am here to support you on whatever journey you are on.During sessions I create a safe space where you can feel supported and be able to be yourself. I believe that we all have strengths within us that can be used to help find balance in our lives. I will help you find coping skills that work for you and encourage new forms of self care. At the start of my career I earned a Bachelors degree in child development and family life education, and a Masters degree in Social Work with a concentration in mental health.
Alison Lynn Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Garden Grove, CA 92845
Cannot find someone who takes your insurance? Frustrated with calling therapists and not receiving a call back or there being a schedule conflict? Insightful Matters may be the solution for you. Here, you call one number and you are taken care of. You have access to using your insurance if you wish, a full range of therapists to choose from, days & times, as well as specialities. You can check out our individual profiles here on psychology today and on our website at www.insightfulmatters.com.
Cannot find someone who takes your insurance? Frustrated with calling therapists and not receiving a call back or there being a schedule conflict? Insightful Matters may be the solution for you. Here, you call one number and you are taken care of. You have access to using your insurance if you wish, a full range of therapists to choose from, days & times, as well as specialities. You can check out our individual profiles here on psychology today and on our website at www.insightfulmatters.com.
Oscar A. Donoso is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2011. He has a BA in Psychology and Social Behavior from UC Irvine, a Masters in Counseling in Students Affairs from UCLA, a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from DePaul University, and completed a 2-year Post-doctoral Psychology Fellowship in Early Child Mental Health. Relationships are at the heart of our development throughout the lifespan. Oscar takes a relational and developmental approach using evidence-based practices (e. g. , CBT, CPP, etc. ) in working with adults, adolescents, children, and infants.
Oscar A. Donoso is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2011. He has a BA in Psychology and Social Behavior from UC Irvine, a Masters in Counseling in Students Affairs from UCLA, a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from DePaul University, and completed a 2-year Post-doctoral Psychology Fellowship in Early Child Mental Health. Relationships are at the heart of our development throughout the lifespan. Oscar takes a relational and developmental approach using evidence-based practices (e. g. , CBT, CPP, etc. ) in working with adults, adolescents, children, and infants.
Alison Lynn Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Garden Grove, CA 92845
Frustrated with your: relationship? sex life? child? I am trained in 2nd level, Gottman Method, a specialty that started with couples. John Gottman, the author of, "7 Principles of Marriage," is known for predicting divorce with 90% accuracy, has been influential over my career. The Gottman Method has transformed my practice to focusing on couples, parenting, and children. If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation with your children, partner or anyone else, I look forward to working with you to accomplish your goals.
Frustrated with your: relationship? sex life? child? I am trained in 2nd level, Gottman Method, a specialty that started with couples. John Gottman, the author of, "7 Principles of Marriage," is known for predicting divorce with 90% accuracy, has been influential over my career. The Gottman Method has transformed my practice to focusing on couples, parenting, and children. If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation with your children, partner or anyone else, I look forward to working with you to accomplish your goals.
If you are finding yourself impacted by hurt and harm from your past, I am here to help. Our experiences can weigh heavily on our present relationships with family, partners, and children, diminish our sense of thriving, and impact our faith and spirituality. Often we are paying the debt of generations before us to benefit the generations to come. Healing is a powerful, though sometimes painful process, but you don’t have to do this alone. Reaching out for support is the first courageous step in this investment.
If you are finding yourself impacted by hurt and harm from your past, I am here to help. Our experiences can weigh heavily on our present relationships with family, partners, and children, diminish our sense of thriving, and impact our faith and spirituality. Often we are paying the debt of generations before us to benefit the generations to come. Healing is a powerful, though sometimes painful process, but you don’t have to do this alone. Reaching out for support is the first courageous step in this investment.
Jeanette Abney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SAP
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92840 (Online Only)
I am the owner of two out patient counseling centers providing services to adults, teen and children. Services include mental health, individual, family, couples counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse, SAP Assessments, addictive behaviors, domestic violence, anger management, parenting, co-parenting, marital, pre-marital counseling and other court or probation approved services. I have knowledge of Military Culture. I conduct groups, workshops, educational training and family interventions. I provide services in Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Murrieta and Oceanside, CA. I also provide telehealth services.
I am the owner of two out patient counseling centers providing services to adults, teen and children. Services include mental health, individual, family, couples counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse, SAP Assessments, addictive behaviors, domestic violence, anger management, parenting, co-parenting, marital, pre-marital counseling and other court or probation approved services. I have knowledge of Military Culture. I conduct groups, workshops, educational training and family interventions. I provide services in Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Murrieta and Oceanside, CA. I also provide telehealth services.
Hayley Trinh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92843 (Online Only)
Have you just ended or started a relationship, career path and feel unsure of the decision? Have you just had a baby and feel completely lost? Are you struggling to help your child with life's challenges? All of us have experienced one, if not all of these life transitions. These different life changes may be normal, necessary transitions, but at times can be very overwhelming and challenging to manage. I am a licensed therapist in California and Colorado, specializing in postpartum mental health, life transitions, relational conflicts, and parenting. I am also bilingual in English and Vietnamese.
Have you just ended or started a relationship, career path and feel unsure of the decision? Have you just had a baby and feel completely lost? Are you struggling to help your child with life's challenges? All of us have experienced one, if not all of these life transitions. These different life changes may be normal, necessary transitions, but at times can be very overwhelming and challenging to manage. I am a licensed therapist in California and Colorado, specializing in postpartum mental health, life transitions, relational conflicts, and parenting. I am also bilingual in English and Vietnamese.
PsychHealing Counseling Center, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, QME
Verified Verified
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Are you feeling down in ways that you cannot explain? We have four licensed therapists in Garden Grove and Wildomar who conduct EMDR and DBT methods for clients who have trauma and other complex psychological issues. Our therapists speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, and Korean as well. We take Medi-Cal insurances, such as CalOptima, Molina, and IEHP along with many other major insurances. Let us help ease your mind.
Are you feeling down in ways that you cannot explain? We have four licensed therapists in Garden Grove and Wildomar who conduct EMDR and DBT methods for clients who have trauma and other complex psychological issues. Our therapists speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, and Korean as well. We take Medi-Cal insurances, such as CalOptima, Molina, and IEHP along with many other major insurances. Let us help ease your mind.
Heidi Nguyen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden Grove, CA 92640 (Online Only)
You can't seem to get over worrying about the many things on your plate. It's hard to get out of bed in the morning, and there's just no motivation for anything. To make things worse, your partner seems to not care at all, getting on you about everything and making it even harder for you. They don't seem to care, and you don't know what to do. You feel stuck and overwhelmed. I get it. You wonder if it's ever going to change. Better is possible, and I'm here to help. I have a passion for helping individuals in personal growth and couples thrive in their relationship.
You can't seem to get over worrying about the many things on your plate. It's hard to get out of bed in the morning, and there's just no motivation for anything. To make things worse, your partner seems to not care at all, getting on you about everything and making it even harder for you. They don't seem to care, and you don't know what to do. You feel stuck and overwhelmed. I get it. You wonder if it's ever going to change. Better is possible, and I'm here to help. I have a passion for helping individuals in personal growth and couples thrive in their relationship.
Hi, my name is Robert Ayala and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with adolescents (12+), adults, & couples who are looking to obtain improved skills to better manage life's challenges. They are looking to explore their current and past relationships, stressors, & concerns and how they are prohibiting them from leading the enjoyable life they look to have. Using an eclectic mix of CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and family systems therapy, I first want to get to know the person you are while getting a clear understanding of the person you want to become.
Hi, my name is Robert Ayala and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with adolescents (12+), adults, & couples who are looking to obtain improved skills to better manage life's challenges. They are looking to explore their current and past relationships, stressors, & concerns and how they are prohibiting them from leading the enjoyable life they look to have. Using an eclectic mix of CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and family systems therapy, I first want to get to know the person you are while getting a clear understanding of the person you want to become.
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I am certified in Parent-Child Interactive Therapy ( PCIT), and have training in Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Adoption and Permanency Curriculum, formerly known as Adoption Clinical Training (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Seeking Safety, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
I specialize in working with individuals and families that have been impacted by foster care, adoption, attachment, and trauma. I am passionate about supporting youth and adults in thriving; including providing parenting support, utilizing strengths, and overall providing a safe place for you to begin your journey. We all are able to heal and thrive through the support of healthy relationships.
I am certified in Parent-Child Interactive Therapy ( PCIT), and have training in Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Adoption and Permanency Curriculum, formerly known as Adoption Clinical Training (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Seeking Safety, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
I specialize in working with individuals and families that have been impacted by foster care, adoption, attachment, and trauma. I am passionate about supporting youth and adults in thriving; including providing parenting support, utilizing strengths, and overall providing a safe place for you to begin your journey. We all are able to heal and thrive through the support of healthy relationships.
In terms of Evidence-Based Practices (EBP's) that I have experience with include but are not limited to Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP), Seeking Safety, and Parent-Child Interactive Therapy ( PCIT).
Hello, my name is Ian Hansen and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked with children, families, and adults in multiple settings. I have experience working with children and families involved with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Children and Adults with Trauma, and those in danger of being homeless or who are already homeless. I am also experienced with using evidenced-based practices to assist my clients with increasing their ability to cope with their situations and move forward over time.
In terms of Evidence-Based Practices (EBP's) that I have experience with include but are not limited to Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP), Seeking Safety, and Parent-Child Interactive Therapy ( PCIT).
Hello, my name is Ian Hansen and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked with children, families, and adults in multiple settings. I have experience working with children and families involved with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Children and Adults with Trauma, and those in danger of being homeless or who are already homeless. I am also experienced with using evidenced-based practices to assist my clients with increasing their ability to cope with their situations and move forward over time.
Specialties include ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Oppositional Behavior, Family Conflict, Divorce and Blended Families, Emotional Dysregulation, Play Therapy, PCIT, Eating Disorders, Trauma, and Psychological Testing.
At the Child and Family Connection, we believe that all children want to do well. Children, like anyone, are limited by the skills and tools available to them. This principal guides our work with children and families to identify the underlying cause through multi-modality approaches and bring out the best for both the child and caregiver. Our skilled, licensed mental health professionals have the experience, training, and education to help with each child's individualized psychological, behavioral, and educational needs.
Specialties include ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Oppositional Behavior, Family Conflict, Divorce and Blended Families, Emotional Dysregulation, Play Therapy, PCIT, Eating Disorders, Trauma, and Psychological Testing.
At the Child and Family Connection, we believe that all children want to do well. Children, like anyone, are limited by the skills and tools available to them. This principal guides our work with children and families to identify the underlying cause through multi-modality approaches and bring out the best for both the child and caregiver. Our skilled, licensed mental health professionals have the experience, training, and education to help with each child's individualized psychological, behavioral, and educational needs.
Welcome! I am Maria Elizabeth Padilla, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I provide telehealth services in California. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My approach consists of Client-Centered, Family-Centered, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I utilize attachment and social learning principles in order to improve the quality of parent-child relationship and decrease disruptive behaviors, focusing on reducing depression. anxiety, and emotional difficulties by utilizing specific skills and techniques to support clients in managing their behaviors.
Welcome! I am Maria Elizabeth Padilla, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I provide telehealth services in California. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My approach consists of Client-Centered, Family-Centered, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I utilize attachment and social learning principles in order to improve the quality of parent-child relationship and decrease disruptive behaviors, focusing on reducing depression. anxiety, and emotional difficulties by utilizing specific skills and techniques to support clients in managing their behaviors.
Additionally, I am certified in PCIT to teach parents skills to enhance their relationships with their children and address behavioral issues.
As a 1.5 generation Vietnamese-American woman, I can bring understanding to the struggles that come with navigating generational trauma, personal trauma, and cultural and sexual identities. I am continuously aware of how cultural and sociopolitical factors impact your sense of well-being and relationships. I believe together, we can work on overcoming the hurt and pain from your past to help you stop feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or angry moving forward. I will journey with you as you find your happiness, cultivate better relationships, and learn to embrace all aspects of yourself.
Additionally, I am certified in PCIT to teach parents skills to enhance their relationships with their children and address behavioral issues.
As a 1.5 generation Vietnamese-American woman, I can bring understanding to the struggles that come with navigating generational trauma, personal trauma, and cultural and sexual identities. I am continuously aware of how cultural and sociopolitical factors impact your sense of well-being and relationships. I believe together, we can work on overcoming the hurt and pain from your past to help you stop feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or angry moving forward. I will journey with you as you find your happiness, cultivate better relationships, and learn to embrace all aspects of yourself.
Michelle Beveridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
I am certified in PCIT and TF-CBT and am trauma-informed.
I believe change is possible for all individuals willing to seek out support and lean into discomfort. You can do hard things and together we'll come up with a plan to live a more fulfilling life. Sometimes it is easier to stay stuck than it is to put in the work to improve our lives and circumstances. I'm here to assist you in getting unstuck whether it be from dysfunctional relationships, depression, communication issues, or life transitions by exploring our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I am certified in PCIT and TF-CBT and am trauma-informed.
I believe change is possible for all individuals willing to seek out support and lean into discomfort. You can do hard things and together we'll come up with a plan to live a more fulfilling life. Sometimes it is easier to stay stuck than it is to put in the work to improve our lives and circumstances. I'm here to assist you in getting unstuck whether it be from dysfunctional relationships, depression, communication issues, or life transitions by exploring our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I am a trauma informed therapist who utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Solution-Focused Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy to provide clients with various interventions/practices that facilitate accomplishment of their goals.
What is your story? Listening to people’s stories and being a part of their unique journey has always been my passion. The ability to share personal information is not always easy and being open to guidance may not always be natural. I strive to create a supportive environment in which this process becomes more comfortable. My professional experience is centered around working with individuals, children, adolescents and their families.
I am a trauma informed therapist who utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Solution-Focused Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy to provide clients with various interventions/practices that facilitate accomplishment of their goals.
What is your story? Listening to people’s stories and being a part of their unique journey has always been my passion. The ability to share personal information is not always easy and being open to guidance may not always be natural. I strive to create a supportive environment in which this process becomes more comfortable. My professional experience is centered around working with individuals, children, adolescents and their families.
Visit the PCIT Institute's website today and take our online questionnaire to get insight into your child's behavior and find out if PCIT is right for you and your family! Or call 800.
Are you feeling stressed or out of control of your child's behavior? Are the good days getting fewer and far between?
As the Assistant Director of the PCIT Institute, I specialize in treating families with children 2-8 with difficulties such as: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Autism Spectrum disorders, anxiety and difficult divorce reactions utilizing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT). By giving equal attention to the parent-child relationship and to parents' behavior management skills, I collaborate with families to enhance parent-child interactions, improve behavior, and empower parents to use consistent, predictable, effective parenting strategies that work.
Visit the PCIT Institute's website today and take our online questionnaire to get insight into your child's behavior and find out if PCIT is right for you and your family! Or call 800.
Are you feeling stressed or out of control of your child's behavior? Are the good days getting fewer and far between?
As the Assistant Director of the PCIT Institute, I specialize in treating families with children 2-8 with difficulties such as: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Autism Spectrum disorders, anxiety and difficult divorce reactions utilizing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT). By giving equal attention to the parent-child relationship and to parents' behavior management skills, I collaborate with families to enhance parent-child interactions, improve behavior, and empower parents to use consistent, predictable, effective parenting strategies that work.
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.
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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.