Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Medford, MA

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Omega Therapy Practice
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Medford, MA 02155
Omega Therapy Practice is a full service counseling service offering several approaches to meeting the needs of a diverse and inclusive clientele including first generation immigrants, professionals of color, the LBGTQ+ community and fellow residents of Massachusetts. As a licensed mental health counselor who is bicultural and bilingual, fluent in Haitian-Creole and semi-fluent in French, I am uniquely qualified to help adolescents, adults and families from various ethic & cultural backgrounds.
Omega Therapy Practice is a full service counseling service offering several approaches to meeting the needs of a diverse and inclusive clientele including first generation immigrants, professionals of color, the LBGTQ+ community and fellow residents of Massachusetts. As a licensed mental health counselor who is bicultural and bilingual, fluent in Haitian-Creole and semi-fluent in French, I am uniquely qualified to help adolescents, adults and families from various ethic & cultural backgrounds.
(857) 763-2928 View (857) 763-2928
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Michael Kushner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Medford, MA 02155  (Online Only)
With a focus on collaboration, I strive to guide individuals through their challenges, helping them develop effective coping skills and achieve meaningful, positive transformations. I bring extensive experience in working with children, teenagers, and young adults. Whether it's addressing mood disorders, trauma-related issues, or substance use concerns, I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for exploration and growth. I offer expertise in family therapy, individual therapy and couples counseling.
With a focus on collaboration, I strive to guide individuals through their challenges, helping them develop effective coping skills and achieve meaningful, positive transformations. I bring extensive experience in working with children, teenagers, and young adults. Whether it's addressing mood disorders, trauma-related issues, or substance use concerns, I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for exploration and growth. I offer expertise in family therapy, individual therapy and couples counseling.
(857) 384-5148 View (857) 384-5148
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Melissa Koster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Medford, MA 02155  (Online Only)
Melissa's warmth, openness, and humor will help to build a comfortable, trusting relationship where you can be empowered to work on your goals with conscious intent using a treatment approach that works best. Melissa specializes in working with young children to young adults, focusing on stress, anxiety, depression, attentional difficulties, attachment, and life transitions. She provides individual and family therapy utilizing a variety of techniques that best fit your needs. Melissa has experience in CBT, DBT, skill building, intuitive, mindfulness, and parent coaching. Melissa has over 10 years experience as a school counselor.
Melissa's warmth, openness, and humor will help to build a comfortable, trusting relationship where you can be empowered to work on your goals with conscious intent using a treatment approach that works best. Melissa specializes in working with young children to young adults, focusing on stress, anxiety, depression, attentional difficulties, attachment, and life transitions. She provides individual and family therapy utilizing a variety of techniques that best fit your needs. Melissa has experience in CBT, DBT, skill building, intuitive, mindfulness, and parent coaching. Melissa has over 10 years experience as a school counselor.
(508) 978-1419 View (508) 978-1419
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Roger Davies
Psychologist, MA, MEd, ScD
Verified Verified
Medford, MA 02155
Waitlist for new clients
Research has shown that people don't learn from people they don't like. Effective therapy evolves if the person seeking help likes the helper and experiences the helper as empathic, humble, competent, humorous and caring. Therapy is a respectful, mutually active endeavor between the helper and the patient in which the client feels comfortable, safe, and confident. Constructive therapy gives clients hope: that they will experience increasing well-being; that they will enhance their quality of life; that their social relationships will improve; and they will feel greater congruence between their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
Research has shown that people don't learn from people they don't like. Effective therapy evolves if the person seeking help likes the helper and experiences the helper as empathic, humble, competent, humorous and caring. Therapy is a respectful, mutually active endeavor between the helper and the patient in which the client feels comfortable, safe, and confident. Constructive therapy gives clients hope: that they will experience increasing well-being; that they will enhance their quality of life; that their social relationships will improve; and they will feel greater congruence between their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
(617) 401-0335 View (617) 401-0335
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Lisa M Lynch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Medford, MA 02155
Not accepting new clients
I have worked in the social work field for over 18 years treating clients in a variety of settings. I am solution focused in my approach but also warm and understanding and spend time building rapport and getting to know my clients. I value that every individual & family has its own unique needs and adjust my style and approach to meet the needs of the individuals and families that I am working with. My experience and personality help me be successful in the outpatient setting and help my clients achieve their goals and resolve the issues that have led to needing more therapeutic support.
I have worked in the social work field for over 18 years treating clients in a variety of settings. I am solution focused in my approach but also warm and understanding and spend time building rapport and getting to know my clients. I value that every individual & family has its own unique needs and adjust my style and approach to meet the needs of the individuals and families that I am working with. My experience and personality help me be successful in the outpatient setting and help my clients achieve their goals and resolve the issues that have led to needing more therapeutic support.
(978) 938-4433 View (978) 938-4433

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Dr. Kristen Dreyfus
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138
I see therapy as a place to practice courage and honesty, with the goal of creating more joy, humor, flexibility, and play in one's life, relationships, and work. I often see individuals dealing with complex issues such as depression, grief/loss, anxiety, recovery from trauma/abuse or neglect, postpartum or parenting issues, child emotional or behavioral concerns, relationship conflicts, or identity/life transitions. My approach is collaborative, empathic, and interactive, creating an environment in which to help you better understand, relate to, and address the challenges you are experiencing.
I see therapy as a place to practice courage and honesty, with the goal of creating more joy, humor, flexibility, and play in one's life, relationships, and work. I often see individuals dealing with complex issues such as depression, grief/loss, anxiety, recovery from trauma/abuse or neglect, postpartum or parenting issues, child emotional or behavioral concerns, relationship conflicts, or identity/life transitions. My approach is collaborative, empathic, and interactive, creating an environment in which to help you better understand, relate to, and address the challenges you are experiencing.
(857) 226-8704 View (857) 226-8704
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Dr. Michael Stokes Certified Sex Therapist
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138
Do you find yourself wanting more our of your sex life? Perhaps greater intimacy with your partner(s)? I am a sex therapist who works with folx of all genders and sexual orientations. I can treat porn addiction, sex addiction, sexual dysfunctions, and other types of sexual intimacy difficulties. Let's face it, finding a therapist who can connect with can be a daunting process. You want someone who is easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and someone you can trust. I have worked with thousands of clients who are looking to improve their sex life and increase intimacy within their relationships.
Do you find yourself wanting more our of your sex life? Perhaps greater intimacy with your partner(s)? I am a sex therapist who works with folx of all genders and sexual orientations. I can treat porn addiction, sex addiction, sexual dysfunctions, and other types of sexual intimacy difficulties. Let's face it, finding a therapist who can connect with can be a daunting process. You want someone who is easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and someone you can trust. I have worked with thousands of clients who are looking to improve their sex life and increase intimacy within their relationships.
(508) 286-7944 View (508) 286-7944
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Ariana Z Akram
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Arlington, MA 02476
Welcome to my page! I am excited to share with you the immense benefits of therapy for children, teenagers, and young adults. As a therapist specializing in these distinct age groups, I am passionate about supporting young minds and fostering their growth. My approach is grounded in empathy, compassion, and a deep understanding of the developmental stages that children, teenagers, or young adults are experiencing. I believe in the power of building strong therapeutic relationships based on trust, respect, and collaboration. Together, we will work towards achieving goals, fostering growth, and enhancing well-being.
Welcome to my page! I am excited to share with you the immense benefits of therapy for children, teenagers, and young adults. As a therapist specializing in these distinct age groups, I am passionate about supporting young minds and fostering their growth. My approach is grounded in empathy, compassion, and a deep understanding of the developmental stages that children, teenagers, or young adults are experiencing. I believe in the power of building strong therapeutic relationships based on trust, respect, and collaboration. Together, we will work towards achieving goals, fostering growth, and enhancing well-being.
(339) 201-3180 View (339) 201-3180
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Susan Perez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Somerville, MA 02144
Sue Perez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. She believes that her role as a therapist is to help you uncover the unmet needs behind your emotions and actions and to provide tools for helping you acknowledge, attend to, and speak for those needs. She has experience in doing this kind of work with people of all ages who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, family/relationship, and behavior issues. She has a passion for providing a space where people can truly be seen, heard, and understood. She works with individuals, couples, and families.
Sue Perez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. She believes that her role as a therapist is to help you uncover the unmet needs behind your emotions and actions and to provide tools for helping you acknowledge, attend to, and speak for those needs. She has experience in doing this kind of work with people of all ages who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, family/relationship, and behavior issues. She has a passion for providing a space where people can truly be seen, heard, and understood. She works with individuals, couples, and families.
(617) 404-2891 View (617) 404-2891
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Jennifer Spinner LICSW, LCSW, MSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148  (Online Only)
Calling ALL Couples! LGBTQ+, Heterosexual, Polyamorous, Monogamous, Monogamish, Open Relationships, ALL couples and ALL Relationships! I Can Help You! Presenting a Special Offer from Jennifer Spinner LCSW! I am a student obtaining RLT (Relational Life Therapy) Certification. I will submit a case review and am offering a special fee in return for couples willing to allow me to record as we do session. The RLT Method is Very Effective! I can save your relationship and give you hope again! I study with Terry Real who has saved many marriages! Call Now! Call Now. Malden, Brockton, Boston https:/www.jeakknniferspinnerlcsw.com
Calling ALL Couples! LGBTQ+, Heterosexual, Polyamorous, Monogamous, Monogamish, Open Relationships, ALL couples and ALL Relationships! I Can Help You! Presenting a Special Offer from Jennifer Spinner LCSW! I am a student obtaining RLT (Relational Life Therapy) Certification. I will submit a case review and am offering a special fee in return for couples willing to allow me to record as we do session. The RLT Method is Very Effective! I can save your relationship and give you hope again! I study with Terry Real who has saved many marriages! Call Now! Call Now. Malden, Brockton, Boston https:/www.jeakknniferspinnerlcsw.com
(857) 466-1704 View (857) 466-1704
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Vinnie Cappetta
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Malden, MA 02148
Do you struggle with unresolved grief or trauma that affects your daily life and relationships? Are you exhausted by intense emotions and feeling stuck? Traditional therapy often prolongs the healing process, leaving you in a cycle of forever therapy. Why wait years to work through your issues when you can do it in a few days or a week? At Check Your Compass, we specialize in intensive counseling sessions designed to provide rapid relief and deep healing. We help you address your pain at its root, offering a transformative experience that can lead to lasting change and emotional freedom.
Do you struggle with unresolved grief or trauma that affects your daily life and relationships? Are you exhausted by intense emotions and feeling stuck? Traditional therapy often prolongs the healing process, leaving you in a cycle of forever therapy. Why wait years to work through your issues when you can do it in a few days or a week? At Check Your Compass, we specialize in intensive counseling sessions designed to provide rapid relief and deep healing. We help you address your pain at its root, offering a transformative experience that can lead to lasting change and emotional freedom.
(774) 278-5522 View (774) 278-5522
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Laura Christine Joyce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, LICSW, JD
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138
I am a warm, empathic therapist who will help you see results and progress in your day to day life. I have never met a client I do not have hope for and have not seen make positive changes in their life. I specialize in seeing college/graduate students, young adults, young couples and young parents working through modern day challenges. I also help family's in the midst of crises (divorce, a child with a diagnosis of mental illness or struggling at college, substance abuse, legal issues, etc.)
I am a warm, empathic therapist who will help you see results and progress in your day to day life. I have never met a client I do not have hope for and have not seen make positive changes in their life. I specialize in seeing college/graduate students, young adults, young couples and young parents working through modern day challenges. I also help family's in the midst of crises (divorce, a child with a diagnosis of mental illness or struggling at college, substance abuse, legal issues, etc.)
(617) 936-8105 View (617) 936-8105
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Martha Watson
PhD, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
Beacon Hill, Massachusetts Wellness Center specializes in perinatal mental health, pregnancy stress management, child anxiety, and parenting. We offer evidence-based interventions integrated with holistic approaches for Pregnancy, Prenatal, and Postpartum Care, Child anxiety and well-being, and Conscious Parenting guidance. Discover natural solutions for managing depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as parenting support to foster emotional intelligence. Parenting programs aim to nurture spiritual well-being and are based on non-violent principles.
Beacon Hill, Massachusetts Wellness Center specializes in perinatal mental health, pregnancy stress management, child anxiety, and parenting. We offer evidence-based interventions integrated with holistic approaches for Pregnancy, Prenatal, and Postpartum Care, Child anxiety and well-being, and Conscious Parenting guidance. Discover natural solutions for managing depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as parenting support to foster emotional intelligence. Parenting programs aim to nurture spiritual well-being and are based on non-violent principles.
(339) 255-4499 View (339) 255-4499
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Dorothy Mandel Therapy
Counselor, LMHC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Arlington, MA 02474
Restructure your inner thoughts and feelings to create more satisfying relationships, emotional balance, and positive outcomes within family, life, and work. Clients are helped to overcome anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss. Through precise, creative and illuminating feedback, emotional clarity and self-insight are promoted in a secure therapeutic setting. I have extensive experience with individuals and families within the national and international communities and appreciate the many nuances that can arise, be it religious, cultural, varied professional backgrounds, commitments, and family structures.
Restructure your inner thoughts and feelings to create more satisfying relationships, emotional balance, and positive outcomes within family, life, and work. Clients are helped to overcome anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss. Through precise, creative and illuminating feedback, emotional clarity and self-insight are promoted in a secure therapeutic setting. I have extensive experience with individuals and families within the national and international communities and appreciate the many nuances that can arise, be it religious, cultural, varied professional backgrounds, commitments, and family structures.
(857) 403-6548 View (857) 403-6548
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SMP Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LICSW
Verified Verified
Somerville, MA 02144  (Online Only)
People are often exposed to stressors and or traumatic events that at times can unravel emotions that seem to consume us. During these times it seems hard to find the light at the end of the tunnel. My passion is to help people find this light, to help heal from their past trauma and move forward. I assist my clients; school aged children and young adults in finding and changing their negative distortions and identifying their strengths in order to help achieve a peaceful, happy and whole perception of themselves.
People are often exposed to stressors and or traumatic events that at times can unravel emotions that seem to consume us. During these times it seems hard to find the light at the end of the tunnel. My passion is to help people find this light, to help heal from their past trauma and move forward. I assist my clients; school aged children and young adults in finding and changing their negative distortions and identifying their strengths in order to help achieve a peaceful, happy and whole perception of themselves.
(617) 202-2371 View (617) 202-2371
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Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC
Verified Verified
Winchester, MA 01890  (Online Only)
I provide support and guidance to those who struggle with emotional distress leading to difficulties identifying and managing emotions. This can be the result of untreated anxieties, low self-esteem resulting in body image issues and challenges around food. If you have experienced a significant decline in your quality of life and want to set goals, process and heal from your traumas, I have found that providing a stable and consistent therapeutic relationship is at the foundation of that healing.
I provide support and guidance to those who struggle with emotional distress leading to difficulties identifying and managing emotions. This can be the result of untreated anxieties, low self-esteem resulting in body image issues and challenges around food. If you have experienced a significant decline in your quality of life and want to set goals, process and heal from your traumas, I have found that providing a stable and consistent therapeutic relationship is at the foundation of that healing.
(617) 622-5849 View (617) 622-5849
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Sarah Holshouser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
I practice from a strengths-based, whole-person wellness perspective. I aspire to help my clients define, understand, and enhance their innate abilities to meet and work through the challenges that inevitably arise in each of our lives. I draw from my experience working in wilderness therapy, outpatient clinic, and in-home intensive therapy to bring a well-rounded approach, full of creativity to every session. I specialize my work towards clients who are looking to unlock their full potential while seeking connection and an improved understanding of self.
I practice from a strengths-based, whole-person wellness perspective. I aspire to help my clients define, understand, and enhance their innate abilities to meet and work through the challenges that inevitably arise in each of our lives. I draw from my experience working in wilderness therapy, outpatient clinic, and in-home intensive therapy to bring a well-rounded approach, full of creativity to every session. I specialize my work towards clients who are looking to unlock their full potential while seeking connection and an improved understanding of self.
(339) 329-7057 View (339) 329-7057
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Kumiko Ide
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02140
I've been working with many young adults, especially Asian-Americans who are dealing with turning points in their lives such as relationships, career, and identities. I see many bi-cultural/bi-racial couples, families, and their children.
I've been working with many young adults, especially Asian-Americans who are dealing with turning points in their lives such as relationships, career, and identities. I see many bi-cultural/bi-racial couples, families, and their children.
(617) 329-9981 View (617) 329-9981
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Maggie Clune
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02140  (Online Only)
I am a caring, compassionate, professional therapist, highly experienced in providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My greatest asset is that I am highly committed to work with you in helping you experience relief from emotional pain, find fulfillment and love in your relationships with others, as well as peace, acceptance, and joy in your relationship with yourself. I consider my work my life's work. My clients find strength within themselves and in their relationships, as they seek to live with understanding and love more effectively each day. I am honored to be part of your journey.
I am a caring, compassionate, professional therapist, highly experienced in providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My greatest asset is that I am highly committed to work with you in helping you experience relief from emotional pain, find fulfillment and love in your relationships with others, as well as peace, acceptance, and joy in your relationship with yourself. I consider my work my life's work. My clients find strength within themselves and in their relationships, as they seek to live with understanding and love more effectively each day. I am honored to be part of your journey.
(609) 540-2280 View (609) 540-2280
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Melissa Koster- Intuitive Soul Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Winchester, MA 01890  (Online Only)
Melissa's warmth, openness, and humor will help to build a comfortable, trusting relationship where you can be empowered to work on your goals with conscious intent using a treatment approach that works best. Melissa specializes in working with young children to young adults, focusing on stress, anxiety, depression, attentional difficulties, attachment, and life transitions. She provides individual and family therapy utilizing a variety of techniques that best fit your needs. Melissa has experience in CBT, DBT, skill building, intuitive , mindfulness and parent coaching. Melissa has over 10 years experience as a school counselor.
Melissa's warmth, openness, and humor will help to build a comfortable, trusting relationship where you can be empowered to work on your goals with conscious intent using a treatment approach that works best. Melissa specializes in working with young children to young adults, focusing on stress, anxiety, depression, attentional difficulties, attachment, and life transitions. She provides individual and family therapy utilizing a variety of techniques that best fit your needs. Melissa has experience in CBT, DBT, skill building, intuitive , mindfulness and parent coaching. Melissa has over 10 years experience as a school counselor.
(781) 546-5900 View (781) 546-5900
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.