Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Austin, TX
This psycho-educational support is to help parents improve their skills, work on issues related to parent-child relationship, and family dynamics.
Seeking support after the death of a loved one, or preparing for the death of a loved one, can be overwhelming. The focus of my work is to support individuals, families, couples, and children/teenagers when they are dealing with the challenges of loss due to an illness or other issues related to loss. I strive to help my clients cope with the difficult prospects of loss such as death, suicide, divorce, marital discord, terminal illness, chronic illness, job loss, and the challenges it brings to the client, and their family.
This psycho-educational support is to help parents improve their skills, work on issues related to parent-child relationship, and family dynamics.
Seeking support after the death of a loved one, or preparing for the death of a loved one, can be overwhelming. The focus of my work is to support individuals, families, couples, and children/teenagers when they are dealing with the challenges of loss due to an illness or other issues related to loss. I strive to help my clients cope with the difficult prospects of loss such as death, suicide, divorce, marital discord, terminal illness, chronic illness, job loss, and the challenges it brings to the client, and their family.
Friedman is a Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)-certified therapist and is pursuing certification in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Dr. Friedman is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based approaches for youth and families struggling with post-traumatic stress, behavioral challenges in early childhood, mood and anxiety disorders, and coping with chronic illness. Informed by her research background in attachment, Dr. Friedman is particularly drawn to supporting the parent-child relationship as a source of resilience, and empowering caregivers with concrete tools to navigate challenging seasons of their child’s development.
Friedman is a Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)-certified therapist and is pursuing certification in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Dr. Friedman is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based approaches for youth and families struggling with post-traumatic stress, behavioral challenges in early childhood, mood and anxiety disorders, and coping with chronic illness. Informed by her research background in attachment, Dr. Friedman is particularly drawn to supporting the parent-child relationship as a source of resilience, and empowering caregivers with concrete tools to navigate challenging seasons of their child’s development.
Are you concerned about your child’s anxiety or emotional outbursts? Do you notice your teen withdrawing or struggling with social and academic pressures? Are you yourself feeling overwhelmed by stress, trauma or life transitions? Perhaps you’re a parent struggling to connect with your child and improve your relationship. If this resonates with you, I may be the fit for you. I specialize in working with children/teens, young adults, and parents in the areas of anxiety, trauma recovery, and parent-child relationships.
Are you concerned about your child’s anxiety or emotional outbursts? Do you notice your teen withdrawing or struggling with social and academic pressures? Are you yourself feeling overwhelmed by stress, trauma or life transitions? Perhaps you’re a parent struggling to connect with your child and improve your relationship. If this resonates with you, I may be the fit for you. I specialize in working with children/teens, young adults, and parents in the areas of anxiety, trauma recovery, and parent-child relationships.
She is committed to using evidence based treatments, including (CBT), exposure-based CBT, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
Dr. Koenig specializes in working with individuals across the lifespan—including children, adolescents, and adults—struggling with anxiety, OCD, and other related disorders. She also has expertise in working with young children with behavioral problems. Dr. Koenig greatly enjoys working with parents of every age kid. Her past research in investigating parental accommodation and interventions for parents of anxious children informs her practice with parents. Dr. Koenig's experience working as a NYC public school teacher has also positively influenced the work she does with families.
She is committed to using evidence based treatments, including (CBT), exposure-based CBT, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
Dr. Koenig specializes in working with individuals across the lifespan—including children, adolescents, and adults—struggling with anxiety, OCD, and other related disorders. She also has expertise in working with young children with behavioral problems. Dr. Koenig greatly enjoys working with parents of every age kid. Her past research in investigating parental accommodation and interventions for parents of anxious children informs her practice with parents. Dr. Koenig's experience working as a NYC public school teacher has also positively influenced the work she does with families.
I work with children, teens and young adults who struggle with anxiety, OCD, life transitions, identity, and LGBTQ+ issues. Clients often begin therapy with me in search of relief from OCD/anxiety, support managing the transition into college or adulthood, self-acceptance, a space to explore their identity, ways to create more meaningful relationships with others, or parenting support. I also work with parents to provide insight and teach skills that allow them to confidently support and respond to their child/teen struggling with OCD/anxiety. I am certified in and offer PCIT for children 7 and younger with behavioral challenges.
I work with children, teens and young adults who struggle with anxiety, OCD, life transitions, identity, and LGBTQ+ issues. Clients often begin therapy with me in search of relief from OCD/anxiety, support managing the transition into college or adulthood, self-acceptance, a space to explore their identity, ways to create more meaningful relationships with others, or parenting support. I also work with parents to provide insight and teach skills that allow them to confidently support and respond to their child/teen struggling with OCD/anxiety. I am certified in and offer PCIT for children 7 and younger with behavioral challenges.
Veronica Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78705 (Online Only)
I am certified in PCIT to help manage behaviors.
I am here to help you find your way. I work with you to help you rediscover your strengths. I help families find their way back to each other. All of this is done with empathy, understanding, and honest feedback. Although it may feel like the answer is a long way off I can help you see that it is closer than you think.
I am certified in PCIT to help manage behaviors.
I am here to help you find your way. I work with you to help you rediscover your strengths. I help families find their way back to each other. All of this is done with empathy, understanding, and honest feedback. Although it may feel like the answer is a long way off I can help you see that it is closer than you think.
Through PCIT, I offer focused parenting training designed for younger children (ages 2-7), with an emphasis on addressing behavioral challenges.
I am one of the few psychologists in the country that holds a license in NY, TX, and PSYPACT that enables me to provide telehealth services across 40 states in the USA. Specializing in issues pertinent to adults and couples, I offer expertise in: Supporting high-achievers; Stress management; Relationship dynamics; Navigating life transitions; Parenting challenges; Addressing marital or family conflicts; Trauma resolution; Managing anxiety and depression. Witnessing my clients grow more self-regulated, fostering healthier relationships, and mastering coping mechanisms to tackle life's stressors is deeply gratifying.
Through PCIT, I offer focused parenting training designed for younger children (ages 2-7), with an emphasis on addressing behavioral challenges.
I am one of the few psychologists in the country that holds a license in NY, TX, and PSYPACT that enables me to provide telehealth services across 40 states in the USA. Specializing in issues pertinent to adults and couples, I offer expertise in: Supporting high-achievers; Stress management; Relationship dynamics; Navigating life transitions; Parenting challenges; Addressing marital or family conflicts; Trauma resolution; Managing anxiety and depression. Witnessing my clients grow more self-regulated, fostering healthier relationships, and mastering coping mechanisms to tackle life's stressors is deeply gratifying.
Victoria Annette Peña
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78701 (Online Only)
I help women with young children who are filled with self-doubt about their abilities as a mom to achieve knowledge and understanding of emotional development in children so that they can feel confidence in themselves as a mother and absolute trust in their ability to nurture a solid, loving bond with their children. Unlike self-help books and podcasts that provide generalized content for every kind of mama, I focus on helping you, as an individual, to identify your specific desires for your parent-child relationship and cultivate unshakeable trust in yourself as a strong and rooted mama.
I help women with young children who are filled with self-doubt about their abilities as a mom to achieve knowledge and understanding of emotional development in children so that they can feel confidence in themselves as a mother and absolute trust in their ability to nurture a solid, loving bond with their children. Unlike self-help books and podcasts that provide generalized content for every kind of mama, I focus on helping you, as an individual, to identify your specific desires for your parent-child relationship and cultivate unshakeable trust in yourself as a strong and rooted mama.
Megan Rowe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 73301 (Online Only)
My experience includes working with adolescents, children and adults struggling with depression, anxiety,communication, partner and parent-child relationship, chemical and process related addictions, PTSD and other various trauma related issues.
Have you found that you are struggling to be present in your life? Are you lacking motivation to overcome obstacles that are preventing you from living life to the fullest. Whether it's your career, your relationships, or anything else that's important to you, obstacles can often get in the way of living your fullest life. I want to help you understand these things, create permission to live in the present and achieve your full potential.
My experience includes working with adolescents, children and adults struggling with depression, anxiety,communication, partner and parent-child relationship, chemical and process related addictions, PTSD and other various trauma related issues.
Have you found that you are struggling to be present in your life? Are you lacking motivation to overcome obstacles that are preventing you from living life to the fullest. Whether it's your career, your relationships, or anything else that's important to you, obstacles can often get in the way of living your fullest life. I want to help you understand these things, create permission to live in the present and achieve your full potential.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, learning difficulties, behavior challenges, autism, ADHD, and strengthening the parent-child relationship.
I have dedicated my career to guiding children, adolescents, and young adults through the complexities of their formative years and supporting them in their journey. My empathetic approach allows me to build a strong rapport with my clients, establishing a safe and trusting environment where they feel encouraged to express themselves openly. With extensive training in various evidence-based treatments, I am well-equipped to treat a range of presenting concerns. I recognize that treatment is not a one-size-fits-all approach; therefore, I adapt each model to suit the unique personality and needs of each client.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, learning difficulties, behavior challenges, autism, ADHD, and strengthening the parent-child relationship.
I have dedicated my career to guiding children, adolescents, and young adults through the complexities of their formative years and supporting them in their journey. My empathetic approach allows me to build a strong rapport with my clients, establishing a safe and trusting environment where they feel encouraged to express themselves openly. With extensive training in various evidence-based treatments, I am well-equipped to treat a range of presenting concerns. I recognize that treatment is not a one-size-fits-all approach; therefore, I adapt each model to suit the unique personality and needs of each client.
Imane Boulares
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78727 (Online Only)
I incorporate my experience at Meridell Achievement Center, which includes working with high-risk individuals that struggled with suicidal ideation/ self-harm/ aggression/ severe depression and anxiety/ and family and social conflict, into my therapeutic technique. Yet, I will work with your unique story by exploring your struggles and unhealthy coping mechanisms to find the turning point that can be reversed using cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focus therapy techniques. I use my unique observation techniques to help them discover both healthy and mal-adaptive sub-conscious patterns.
I incorporate my experience at Meridell Achievement Center, which includes working with high-risk individuals that struggled with suicidal ideation/ self-harm/ aggression/ severe depression and anxiety/ and family and social conflict, into my therapeutic technique. Yet, I will work with your unique story by exploring your struggles and unhealthy coping mechanisms to find the turning point that can be reversed using cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focus therapy techniques. I use my unique observation techniques to help them discover both healthy and mal-adaptive sub-conscious patterns.
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Atomic Souls Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78744
We are passionate about helping people create and live their best life and we believe everyone can experience their dream life when they have support and a clear direction. We love helping people reconnect, or uncover, their life’s passions through exploring past experiences and identifying what brings them joy and purpose. There is never the right or wrong time to start working on yourself and creating a life that you personally feel is worth living. We are here to help you along that journey.
We are passionate about helping people create and live their best life and we believe everyone can experience their dream life when they have support and a clear direction. We love helping people reconnect, or uncover, their life’s passions through exploring past experiences and identifying what brings them joy and purpose. There is never the right or wrong time to start working on yourself and creating a life that you personally feel is worth living. We are here to help you along that journey.
Sarah Fankhauser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Do you long for more moments of joy and connection with your child? Are you struggling to communicate or understand their behavior? Do you meet other barriers in your important job of parenting? Are you concerned about changes in your child's mood or behavior, but unsure whether therapy could help? There is strength and power in working through these issues with a professional. I can guide you toward meaningful and lasting solutions. I provide warm, compassionate support to children, teens, families, and parents in their journey toward peace and fulfillment. I also work with new and expectant parents to support them in this change.
Do you long for more moments of joy and connection with your child? Are you struggling to communicate or understand their behavior? Do you meet other barriers in your important job of parenting? Are you concerned about changes in your child's mood or behavior, but unsure whether therapy could help? There is strength and power in working through these issues with a professional. I can guide you toward meaningful and lasting solutions. I provide warm, compassionate support to children, teens, families, and parents in their journey toward peace and fulfillment. I also work with new and expectant parents to support them in this change.
Christina M Holyoak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78749 (Online Only)
You deserve to feel connected and safe in your closest relationships. It is lonely, painful, and frustrating when those relationships aren't going as you'd like. You may be confused about how to help a child who is struggling. You might wonder if you're making the right choices for your child and you may even worry that you're a bad parent. Or, maybe you feel disconnected from a partner. You long to feel close to the person you care about, but years of hurt and bottled up emotion make it difficult to know where to start.
You deserve to feel connected and safe in your closest relationships. It is lonely, painful, and frustrating when those relationships aren't going as you'd like. You may be confused about how to help a child who is struggling. You might wonder if you're making the right choices for your child and you may even worry that you're a bad parent. Or, maybe you feel disconnected from a partner. You long to feel close to the person you care about, but years of hurt and bottled up emotion make it difficult to know where to start.
Melissa Bing
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Hello! My name is Melissa & I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, Supervised by Diana Garza-Louis, LPC-S, LMFT-S. In my practice I see children & adolescents, and I believe the most important thing is to establish a trusting relationship with clients. I believe that change can’t happen unless safety & security are established first. My goal for each session is to bring authenticity to the playroom & create a safe space for each child to learn how to trust their own inner wisdom, strength, & gain confidence. Through compassion, humor, and encouragement, I create a supportive environment for a therapeutic healing process.
Hello! My name is Melissa & I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, Supervised by Diana Garza-Louis, LPC-S, LMFT-S. In my practice I see children & adolescents, and I believe the most important thing is to establish a trusting relationship with clients. I believe that change can’t happen unless safety & security are established first. My goal for each session is to bring authenticity to the playroom & create a safe space for each child to learn how to trust their own inner wisdom, strength, & gain confidence. Through compassion, humor, and encouragement, I create a supportive environment for a therapeutic healing process.
Are you facing challenges in your personal life that's impacting your relationships? Do you often feel these challenges leave you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or confused? I work collaboratively with clients, to help identify and achieve their goals. I sincerely strive to be a source of strength, hope, and empowerment for my clients. I have experience and enjoy working with a broad and diverse group of people; children, adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families. Issues I am passionate about are; trauma, grief, family/romantic relationships, anxiety, effective communication skills, depression, and life transitions.
Are you facing challenges in your personal life that's impacting your relationships? Do you often feel these challenges leave you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or confused? I work collaboratively with clients, to help identify and achieve their goals. I sincerely strive to be a source of strength, hope, and empowerment for my clients. I have experience and enjoy working with a broad and diverse group of people; children, adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families. Issues I am passionate about are; trauma, grief, family/romantic relationships, anxiety, effective communication skills, depression, and life transitions.
Carlisle Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Are you looking for a therapist who just gets it? Do you value deep, empathetic connection and a holistic approach to your mental health? You’re someone who may have tried therapy in the past but are looking for a more integrated approach to healing. You’re feeling disconnected from your body and want to find a deeper approach to feel more full connected and come home to yourself. You’re ready to heal - your whole body, mind, and spirit. You’re ready to radically change your relationship with yourself. Most of all, you’re ready to transform your life. We’re here to help.
Are you looking for a therapist who just gets it? Do you value deep, empathetic connection and a holistic approach to your mental health? You’re someone who may have tried therapy in the past but are looking for a more integrated approach to healing. You’re feeling disconnected from your body and want to find a deeper approach to feel more full connected and come home to yourself. You’re ready to heal - your whole body, mind, and spirit. You’re ready to radically change your relationship with yourself. Most of all, you’re ready to transform your life. We’re here to help.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or the lingering effects of trauma? I specialize in treating these and other mental health issues, with a particular focus on unresolved trauma. As a trained EMDR therapist, I integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with other effective modalities to help heal trauma. My approach is designed to create a calm, nurturing environment where children, teens, and adults can feel safe to reprocess their trauma and work towards a healthier future. Together, we can navigate the path to healing and reclaim your peace of mind.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or the lingering effects of trauma? I specialize in treating these and other mental health issues, with a particular focus on unresolved trauma. As a trained EMDR therapist, I integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with other effective modalities to help heal trauma. My approach is designed to create a calm, nurturing environment where children, teens, and adults can feel safe to reprocess their trauma and work towards a healthier future. Together, we can navigate the path to healing and reclaim your peace of mind.
Theodore A Carlos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Feeling stuck, angry, depressed, or confused? Are you fed up, with yourself, your partner, or family members? Are you struggling financially? Are looking for a different career or starting one? Are your struggling with school or college? Do you have feelings and thoughts that you do not understand, and don't feel comfortable talking to friends or family about them? These are common experiences for many people in our complicated society. Sometimes people "act out", fall into addictions, just shut down, or make bad decisions. They want change, but are not sure how. That's when counseling and analysis can really help.
Feeling stuck, angry, depressed, or confused? Are you fed up, with yourself, your partner, or family members? Are you struggling financially? Are looking for a different career or starting one? Are your struggling with school or college? Do you have feelings and thoughts that you do not understand, and don't feel comfortable talking to friends or family about them? These are common experiences for many people in our complicated society. Sometimes people "act out", fall into addictions, just shut down, or make bad decisions. They want change, but are not sure how. That's when counseling and analysis can really help.
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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.