Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
As a certified PCIT Therapist, I can help to improve your child's emotion regulation and compliance with commands, while also restoring the warmth in the parent-child relationship that can be degraded through frequent conflict.
I enjoy working with children, teens, and families who are motivated to make changes to improve their lives. We could all use more joy in our lives, and I am passionate about setting people up for success. For parents, I pride myself on being able to empower them with the skills to parent children who present unique challenges. For children and teens, I provide a safe place where they can share their experiences and increase their skill sets.
As a certified PCIT Therapist, I can help to improve your child's emotion regulation and compliance with commands, while also restoring the warmth in the parent-child relationship that can be degraded through frequent conflict.
I enjoy working with children, teens, and families who are motivated to make changes to improve their lives. We could all use more joy in our lives, and I am passionate about setting people up for success. For parents, I pride myself on being able to empower them with the skills to parent children who present unique challenges. For children and teens, I provide a safe place where they can share their experiences and increase their skill sets.
I trained in using art and play therapy techniques, PCIT, TF-CBT, and CBT.
Welcome to Play It Forward Counseling Indy, where no one is too old to engage in creative expression through art, play, and outside of the box thinking! I specialize in working with children of all ages as well as their adults and family members. I have worked within schools across Indianapolis and the greater Indianapolis area to support student success and development of strong family connections. I have worked with children individually and also have training and experience in supporting adults learning how to best support their children.
I trained in using art and play therapy techniques, PCIT, TF-CBT, and CBT.
Welcome to Play It Forward Counseling Indy, where no one is too old to engage in creative expression through art, play, and outside of the box thinking! I specialize in working with children of all ages as well as their adults and family members. I have worked within schools across Indianapolis and the greater Indianapolis area to support student success and development of strong family connections. I have worked with children individually and also have training and experience in supporting adults learning how to best support their children.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. By using Cognitive Processing Therapy, EMDR and Exposure Therapy, I treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I have knowledge working with individuals that have experienced traumas related to military, sexual trauma, and stressful events such as accidents. I also have expertise with using Parent Child Interaction Therapy to work with parents of children with emotional and behavior issues. I assist with helping you bond, cope and have more confidence as a parent.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. By using Cognitive Processing Therapy, EMDR and Exposure Therapy, I treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I have knowledge working with individuals that have experienced traumas related to military, sexual trauma, and stressful events such as accidents. I also have expertise with using Parent Child Interaction Therapy to work with parents of children with emotional and behavior issues. I assist with helping you bond, cope and have more confidence as a parent.
I am passionate about working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disabilities and supporting their families as they navigate home, school, and community. I believe strongly that our goal should never be to "cure" the individual with autism or make them fit the world but rather to help them be their most successful self by providing education, support, and accommodations as necessary. I also believe that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work, and each individual and family should be provided with supports that are tailored to them and are evaluated regularly as they grow and develop.
I am passionate about working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disabilities and supporting their families as they navigate home, school, and community. I believe strongly that our goal should never be to "cure" the individual with autism or make them fit the world but rather to help them be their most successful self by providing education, support, and accommodations as necessary. I also believe that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work, and each individual and family should be provided with supports that are tailored to them and are evaluated regularly as they grow and develop.
Jamarra M Smith-Massey
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I am Jamarra! Are you struggling with maintaining the relationships in your life? Are you seeking to find peace? Striving to enter an era of healing in your life? Looking to improve your self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-awareness? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and/or sad? Struggling to make it through the day, and feeling as if there are not enough hours in a day? I would love to work with you!
Hi, I am Jamarra! Are you struggling with maintaining the relationships in your life? Are you seeking to find peace? Striving to enter an era of healing in your life? Looking to improve your self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-awareness? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and/or sad? Struggling to make it through the day, and feeling as if there are not enough hours in a day? I would love to work with you!
I provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment for children, young adults, and families wanting to make positive change in their lives. I am goal-oriented and solution-focused, supporting my clients in exploring the root of their concerns as well as building solutions and resilience to overcome whatever may be the barriers in their lives. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and disruptive behaviors in the home, work, and school setting.
I provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment for children, young adults, and families wanting to make positive change in their lives. I am goal-oriented and solution-focused, supporting my clients in exploring the root of their concerns as well as building solutions and resilience to overcome whatever may be the barriers in their lives. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and disruptive behaviors in the home, work, and school setting.
Hello, my name is Tyler Ellison. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapist. I focus on stress recognition and and compassionate responsiveness for individuals experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms. I am a humanistic, person-centered, existential therapist. I use solution-focused strategies paired with Mindfulness-Based interventions. I have worked with clients from a diverse set of backgrounds and neurodiverse dispositions. I have worked with children, teens, adults, and seniors.
Hello, my name is Tyler Ellison. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapist. I focus on stress recognition and and compassionate responsiveness for individuals experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms. I am a humanistic, person-centered, existential therapist. I use solution-focused strategies paired with Mindfulness-Based interventions. I have worked with clients from a diverse set of backgrounds and neurodiverse dispositions. I have worked with children, teens, adults, and seniors.
Eri Rolland
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46240 (Online Only)
Hey there! I'm excited you’re here. Balancing work, relationships, and family can be extremely difficult...adulting is rough, am I right? Growing up in the Google era, I too understand the social media anxiety experience. How do you manage information overload and make meaningful connections in a rapidly changing world? If you’re feeling lost or anxious- let's talk! I am here to help individuals learn how to manage life’s challenges in a effective and positive way. Additionally, I offer animal therapy with the adorable ICAN therapy dog, Levi (see pic below), providing unique support in our healing work together.
Hey there! I'm excited you’re here. Balancing work, relationships, and family can be extremely difficult...adulting is rough, am I right? Growing up in the Google era, I too understand the social media anxiety experience. How do you manage information overload and make meaningful connections in a rapidly changing world? If you’re feeling lost or anxious- let's talk! I am here to help individuals learn how to manage life’s challenges in a effective and positive way. Additionally, I offer animal therapy with the adorable ICAN therapy dog, Levi (see pic below), providing unique support in our healing work together.
Audrey Goddard is licensed in the state of Indiana as a Mental Health Counselor and has over 7 years of experience. She enjoys working with a variety of clients who have varying needs.
Audrey Goddard is licensed in the state of Indiana as a Mental Health Counselor and has over 7 years of experience. She enjoys working with a variety of clients who have varying needs.
Nathan Guth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46217
I have immediate openings. Let's grab some coffee and talk about life!
I have immediate openings. Let's grab some coffee and talk about life!
Emma Bowman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Waitlist for new clients
Tulip Tree Therapy, LLC primarily focuses on child and family therapy in elementary aged children and their families, adolescents, & teens. I provide support to parents who may have a child who is struggling with behavior issues. I lead parents through play-based interactions to broaden relationships and create continued growth in a child or teen's emotional response to others. I am able to advocate and support families through the IEP process with their school. I also provide support for teens & college-age adults with Gestalt techniques, CBT, and motivational interviewing as they navigate stressors.
Tulip Tree Therapy, LLC primarily focuses on child and family therapy in elementary aged children and their families, adolescents, & teens. I provide support to parents who may have a child who is struggling with behavior issues. I lead parents through play-based interactions to broaden relationships and create continued growth in a child or teen's emotional response to others. I am able to advocate and support families through the IEP process with their school. I also provide support for teens & college-age adults with Gestalt techniques, CBT, and motivational interviewing as they navigate stressors.
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Empowered Living Inc (ELI) counseling style is warm, empathetic, client-centered, and interactive. We believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and meeting them where they are. ELI strongly believe in the golden rule to treat people the way you want to be treated. We also acknowledge not every theory works for everyone, therefore your treatment plan will be tailored to meet your unique and specific goals.
Empowered Living Inc (ELI) counseling style is warm, empathetic, client-centered, and interactive. We believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and meeting them where they are. ELI strongly believe in the golden rule to treat people the way you want to be treated. We also acknowledge not every theory works for everyone, therefore your treatment plan will be tailored to meet your unique and specific goals.
My ideal client would be someone who is committed to their healing journey and willing to reach their mental health and personal goals. My clients would be ones who may have anxiety, depression, substance use/abuse issues, and crises.
My ideal client would be someone who is committed to their healing journey and willing to reach their mental health and personal goals. My clients would be ones who may have anxiety, depression, substance use/abuse issues, and crises.
Sommer Psychology Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46240 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with anxiety? Is your anxiety related to romantic relationships, friendships, family dynamics, parenting, academic performance, social situations, past trauma, career satisfaction, or low self-esteem? What about issues with time-management, boredom, goal-setting, organization, socializing, fleeting motivation, poor focus, and/or mood swings? We can help. Sommer Psychology Group is a group of mental health clinicians who provide remote psychotherapy to teens 12+, parents and adults who have anxiety and/or for people who want to learn how to tackle anxiety resulting from Attention-Deficit Activity-Disorder (ADHD).
Do you struggle with anxiety? Is your anxiety related to romantic relationships, friendships, family dynamics, parenting, academic performance, social situations, past trauma, career satisfaction, or low self-esteem? What about issues with time-management, boredom, goal-setting, organization, socializing, fleeting motivation, poor focus, and/or mood swings? We can help. Sommer Psychology Group is a group of mental health clinicians who provide remote psychotherapy to teens 12+, parents and adults who have anxiety and/or for people who want to learn how to tackle anxiety resulting from Attention-Deficit Activity-Disorder (ADHD).
Patrick Hoekstra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46204 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Patrick Hoekstra, and I am a LCSW in the state of Indiana. I have been practicing since 2016 in Michigan and Indiana. I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches as I feel it helps the client achieve their goals quickly by changing how we are thinking to external stimulus. My approach to therapy is a partnership approach where the client and I guide the treatment and each session. I push my clients with love to reach their full potential and to reach their personal goals. I have a lot of experience working with clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and etc.
Hi, my name is Patrick Hoekstra, and I am a LCSW in the state of Indiana. I have been practicing since 2016 in Michigan and Indiana. I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches as I feel it helps the client achieve their goals quickly by changing how we are thinking to external stimulus. My approach to therapy is a partnership approach where the client and I guide the treatment and each session. I push my clients with love to reach their full potential and to reach their personal goals. I have a lot of experience working with clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and etc.
I have helped many people from ages 12 to 80+ 'weather a personal crisis' regardless of circumstances; in addition, I have acquired special,training in working with returning military personnel in coping with their re-entry issues as well as helping them take 'next steps'. I am also an expert in career 'direction' as well as 'redirection', and regardless of age, I seek those people as clients who desire to become or retain an 'open mind'! I encourage 'self-esteem' as a precious commodity and promote one's own goals and personal values as their keys to happiness.
I have helped many people from ages 12 to 80+ 'weather a personal crisis' regardless of circumstances; in addition, I have acquired special,training in working with returning military personnel in coping with their re-entry issues as well as helping them take 'next steps'. I am also an expert in career 'direction' as well as 'redirection', and regardless of age, I seek those people as clients who desire to become or retain an 'open mind'! I encourage 'self-esteem' as a precious commodity and promote one's own goals and personal values as their keys to happiness.
Lotus Counseling and Family Services, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAYC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Waitlist for new clients
There is a story behind every issue. Let's explore together the root of the problem to start healing. Your diagnosis is not your identity. Don't let it define your potential in life. Hay una historia detrás de cada problema. Exploremos juntos la raíz del problema para comenzar a sanar. Tu diagnóstico no es tu identidad. No dejes que defina tu potencial en la vida.
There is a story behind every issue. Let's explore together the root of the problem to start healing. Your diagnosis is not your identity. Don't let it define your potential in life. Hay una historia detrás de cada problema. Exploremos juntos la raíz del problema para comenzar a sanar. Tu diagnóstico no es tu identidad. No dejes que defina tu potencial en la vida.
Luv Taylor Counseling & Life Coaching Svcs LLC
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46254
We all experience emotional ups and downs from time to time caused by events in our lives or even a recent diagnosis. I specialize in assisting those who suffer from depression, anxiety and addiction. Your symptoms may be triggered by job loss, relational problems, trauma, divorce or even loss of a love one. Your symptoms may effect your relationships with your family, friends, classmates or co-workers.
We all experience emotional ups and downs from time to time caused by events in our lives or even a recent diagnosis. I specialize in assisting those who suffer from depression, anxiety and addiction. Your symptoms may be triggered by job loss, relational problems, trauma, divorce or even loss of a love one. Your symptoms may effect your relationships with your family, friends, classmates or co-workers.
Life surprises us sometimes… In those moments it is helpful to have someone to come alongside us to provide genuine presence, professionalism and expertise, balanced with compassion, to help through times of transition, trauma or growth. I am passionate about offering encouragement, steps for healing and coping, insight, psychoeducation and interpretation when families are struggling to understand one another. Learning how to navigate life’s courses with sensitivity, kindness and realistic perspective can be more easily undertaken in a therapeutic forum that is accepting and direct. Office, teletherapy, walk/talk or home based.
Life surprises us sometimes… In those moments it is helpful to have someone to come alongside us to provide genuine presence, professionalism and expertise, balanced with compassion, to help through times of transition, trauma or growth. I am passionate about offering encouragement, steps for healing and coping, insight, psychoeducation and interpretation when families are struggling to understand one another. Learning how to navigate life’s courses with sensitivity, kindness and realistic perspective can be more easily undertaken in a therapeutic forum that is accepting and direct. Office, teletherapy, walk/talk or home based.
Savanah Stiles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46240 (Online Only)
My name is Savanah Stiles, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years’ experience in providing individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents, children, adults, and families. I am trained in Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Sand Tray Therapy, Triple P Parenting Model, Active Parenting, and The Matrix Model.
My name is Savanah Stiles, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years’ experience in providing individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents, children, adults, and families. I am trained in Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Sand Tray Therapy, Triple P Parenting Model, Active Parenting, and The Matrix Model.
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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.