Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Santa Maria, CA
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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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Linda D Gallegos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Maria, CA 93455
I believe the issue that brings us to therapy is the desire to heal, to change, to feel content in the way we view ourselves in the world. I help individuals become healthier versions of themselves. Together we can address areas of concern that may include anxiety, depression, difficult relationships, life transitions, grief, and trauma. I teach coping skills to help tolerate the emotions that come with adversity, and help clients make changes through self awareness. I welcome the opportunity to listen to your story, and support you on your journey in managing difficult life circumstances.
I believe the issue that brings us to therapy is the desire to heal, to change, to feel content in the way we view ourselves in the world. I help individuals become healthier versions of themselves. Together we can address areas of concern that may include anxiety, depression, difficult relationships, life transitions, grief, and trauma. I teach coping skills to help tolerate the emotions that come with adversity, and help clients make changes through self awareness. I welcome the opportunity to listen to your story, and support you on your journey in managing difficult life circumstances.
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Marisol Mariscal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Maria, CA 93457 (Online Only)
Dynamic and compassionate licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with a passion for helping individuals and families navigate challenges and achieve personal growth. Bilingual and bicultural, with a strong commitment to providing culturally competent care. Seeking opportunities to leverage clinical expertise and supervisory certification to empower clients and support the community.
Dynamic and compassionate licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with a passion for helping individuals and families navigate challenges and achieve personal growth. Bilingual and bicultural, with a strong commitment to providing culturally competent care. Seeking opportunities to leverage clinical expertise and supervisory certification to empower clients and support the community.
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Anna Marie Marquez-Mason
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Maria, CA 93458
Hello, my name is Anna Marquez and I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 17 years of experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders including anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, Substance use disorders, etc. It is important for me to meet individuals where they are at and utilize the systems theory really focusing on the person in their current environment and tailoring therapy to meet their needs.
Hello, my name is Anna Marquez and I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 17 years of experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders including anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, Substance use disorders, etc. It is important for me to meet individuals where they are at and utilize the systems theory really focusing on the person in their current environment and tailoring therapy to meet their needs.
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Life throws us all curveballs. Are you feeling stuck, unsure of your next steps, depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Taking a step forward in making meaningful changes to make life feel a little less hard can be scary and feel overwhelming, so congratulate yourself on this search. We all face curveballs in life and could use help finding the tools to navigate those.In our time together, we will work to understand why we keep finding ourselves in the same pattern, support in finding some answers that are deep within and have the courage to make changes to do better and be better; for ourselves and our loved ones.
Life throws us all curveballs. Are you feeling stuck, unsure of your next steps, depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Taking a step forward in making meaningful changes to make life feel a little less hard can be scary and feel overwhelming, so congratulate yourself on this search. We all face curveballs in life and could use help finding the tools to navigate those.In our time together, we will work to understand why we keep finding ourselves in the same pattern, support in finding some answers that are deep within and have the courage to make changes to do better and be better; for ourselves and our loved ones.
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My name is Pat Pearson, RN, LMFT. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Pagosa Springs, CO, and working with clients in CA statewide via telehealth. I work with children, teens, and adults. I specialize in trauma, stress, and grief, using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Client-Centered Therapy, and Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My approach to therapy varies on the needs of each client I work with.
My name is Pat Pearson, RN, LMFT. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Pagosa Springs, CO, and working with clients in CA statewide via telehealth. I work with children, teens, and adults. I specialize in trauma, stress, and grief, using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Client-Centered Therapy, and Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My approach to therapy varies on the needs of each client I work with.
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Miriam Roque
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ACSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Not accepting new clients
As a Bilingual-Bicultural social worker with 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I am a passionate about helping people obtain balance between their mental health and quality of life.
As a Bilingual-Bicultural social worker with 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I am a passionate about helping people obtain balance between their mental health and quality of life.
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My name is Nicole Chatwin (LMFT 138-140) and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about supporting my clients through transition in a safe and comfortable setting. I work with individuals, young adults, and adolescents/teens and specialize in anxiety relief, divorce and separation support, school-based behavioral concerns, anger management, social and achievement anxiety, self-confidence and self-esteem building, ADHD/Autism/CD diagnoses support, college counseling, life transitions, and personal growth.
My name is Nicole Chatwin (LMFT 138-140) and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about supporting my clients through transition in a safe and comfortable setting. I work with individuals, young adults, and adolescents/teens and specialize in anxiety relief, divorce and separation support, school-based behavioral concerns, anger management, social and achievement anxiety, self-confidence and self-esteem building, ADHD/Autism/CD diagnoses support, college counseling, life transitions, and personal growth.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist offering evidence-based treatment for anxiety and related disorders, attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorder, with children, teens, and their parents. My framework is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist offering evidence-based treatment for anxiety and related disorders, attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorder, with children, teens, and their parents. My framework is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis.
Online Therapists
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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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I am certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy and PC-Care for youth 2-10 y.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages. My specialty is children, adolescents and young adults. I am relationship based, meaning it is important for my clients to feel comfortable with me. . I incorporate educational information and skill development into sessions and role model and practice new skills. Cognitive behavior therapy is the foundation for much of the work we do. Children often express their feelings best in play. I often utilize games, art , stories and imaginative play to help children communicate their feelings. Parents of children are integral to the success of therapy and become partners in the treatment of their son or daughter.
I am certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy and PC-Care for youth 2-10 y.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages. My specialty is children, adolescents and young adults. I am relationship based, meaning it is important for my clients to feel comfortable with me. . I incorporate educational information and skill development into sessions and role model and practice new skills. Cognitive behavior therapy is the foundation for much of the work we do. Children often express their feelings best in play. I often utilize games, art , stories and imaginative play to help children communicate their feelings. Parents of children are integral to the success of therapy and become partners in the treatment of their son or daughter.
![Photo of Karen Stuart Kelly - Parent Child Therapy Clinic Inc, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/426de75a-47ff-420b-9528-fea5fbbee394/1/320x400.jpeg)
Our practice, Parent Child Clinic, treats children ages 2-17. We specialize in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which is an award-winning, evidence-based, short-term behavioral management treatment for children and their caregivers. PCIT is great for strengthening attachment between caregivers and children!
Our practice, Parent Child Clinic, treats children ages 2-17. We specialize in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which is an award-winning, evidence-based, short-term behavioral management treatment for children and their caregivers. PCIT is great for strengthening attachment between caregivers and children!
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I use evidence-based techniques including Parent and Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Child Therapy, Family Therapy, trauma-informed play therapy, and art therapy to uncover, heal, and provide a new way of relating to one another.
Parents, are you finding yourself exhausted from having yet another argument with your spouse about what to do with your children who continue to behave poorly? Or perhaps you look around at your family and feel sad that you aren’t connecting the way you used to. Your child may be moody, anxious, or seem depressed and you don’t know why or how it came to be this way. You would like support and some extra tools in your toolbox to handle the family stress and are in dire need of some relief.
I use evidence-based techniques including Parent and Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Child Therapy, Family Therapy, trauma-informed play therapy, and art therapy to uncover, heal, and provide a new way of relating to one another.
Parents, are you finding yourself exhausted from having yet another argument with your spouse about what to do with your children who continue to behave poorly? Or perhaps you look around at your family and feel sad that you aren’t connecting the way you used to. Your child may be moody, anxious, or seem depressed and you don’t know why or how it came to be this way. You would like support and some extra tools in your toolbox to handle the family stress and are in dire need of some relief.
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Allisa M Giannini
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93004 (Online Only)
I am trained in Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), PCIT (Parent Child Interactive Therapy), and other parenting methods to help my clients increase attachment, decrease behavioral issues, improve communication, and increase family harmony.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with 15 yrs working with women, children and families. I work with new mothers or pregnant women who are struggling with changes in mood and functioning due to their changing bodies and hormones. I also work with school age children, young adults and women. I have a background in child development and enjoy working with little ones and their families to increase attachment, decrease behavioral issues and promote healthy development. I welcome parents to work with me around parenting concerns, life transitions, relationship difficulties and identity. Individual or family sessions available.
I am trained in Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), PCIT (Parent Child Interactive Therapy), and other parenting methods to help my clients increase attachment, decrease behavioral issues, improve communication, and increase family harmony.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with 15 yrs working with women, children and families. I work with new mothers or pregnant women who are struggling with changes in mood and functioning due to their changing bodies and hormones. I also work with school age children, young adults and women. I have a background in child development and enjoy working with little ones and their families to increase attachment, decrease behavioral issues and promote healthy development. I welcome parents to work with me around parenting concerns, life transitions, relationship difficulties and identity. Individual or family sessions available.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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Alexus Cordova
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93108 (Online Only)
Are you searching for a place to explore your inner world with compassion and understanding? I’m here to offer you a safe, non-judgmental space where we can dive into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together. My sessions are 100% online, available anywhere in California, making it easier for you to access the support you need from the comfort of your own space. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique journey.
Are you searching for a place to explore your inner world with compassion and understanding? I’m here to offer you a safe, non-judgmental space where we can dive into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together. My sessions are 100% online, available anywhere in California, making it easier for you to access the support you need from the comfort of your own space. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique journey.
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Sheri Shaffer Hewitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paso Robles, CA 93446
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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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.