Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Chattanooga, TN
Danielle M McDonough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37402 (Online Only)
I look forward to speaking with you in a free consultation/tech check appointment to see if PCIT would be a good fit for your child!.
Have the terrible 2's never stopped or gotten worse after your child turned 2.5 yrs? Do you have a young child with more frequent, long, or intense temper tantrums and behavior problems than is expected for the child’s age? Does your child seem to get a thrill out of purposely annoying others, get in trouble regularly at preschool, or react with defiance and aggression to adult requests and limits? Or, is your child so anxious that you are dreading daycare or school drop offs because your child has to be pried off of you? Is your child struggling to adjust to a transition like parents’ divorce, a new sibling, grief, or trauma?
I look forward to speaking with you in a free consultation/tech check appointment to see if PCIT would be a good fit for your child!.
Have the terrible 2's never stopped or gotten worse after your child turned 2.5 yrs? Do you have a young child with more frequent, long, or intense temper tantrums and behavior problems than is expected for the child’s age? Does your child seem to get a thrill out of purposely annoying others, get in trouble regularly at preschool, or react with defiance and aggression to adult requests and limits? Or, is your child so anxious that you are dreading daycare or school drop offs because your child has to be pried off of you? Is your child struggling to adjust to a transition like parents’ divorce, a new sibling, grief, or trauma?
Jaclyn Beckler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, C-DBT, TF-CBT, PCIT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37405
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with additional certifications in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and Nervous System Regulation (SSP).
I enjoy helping clients build resilience and feel a sense of safety both within themselves and with the outside world. Professional experience includes serving children, adolescents, adults, and families in the settings of community outreach, outpatient services, foster care, adoption, and mental health/addiction treatment centers. I am passionate about promoting personal growth, empowerment, advocacy, and self-efficacy. I strive to connect with clients in a safe therapeutic alliance to help increase tolerance thresholds through psycho-education, therapeutic interventions, skills practice, mind-body connection, and self-awareness.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with additional certifications in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and Nervous System Regulation (SSP).
I enjoy helping clients build resilience and feel a sense of safety both within themselves and with the outside world. Professional experience includes serving children, adolescents, adults, and families in the settings of community outreach, outpatient services, foster care, adoption, and mental health/addiction treatment centers. I am passionate about promoting personal growth, empowerment, advocacy, and self-efficacy. I strive to connect with clients in a safe therapeutic alliance to help increase tolerance thresholds through psycho-education, therapeutic interventions, skills practice, mind-body connection, and self-awareness.
Ashley Dillon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, AS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Waitlist for new clients
I understand the importance of attachment and specialize in Parent Child Interaction Therapy.
I have a passion for helping families and young people. Parenting in all stages of life can be difficult, which is why I seek to provide support, understanding, and tools to help enhance your family relationships. I work directly with caregivers to manage behaviors of toddlerhood. I connect well with middle schoolers who find it difficult to connect with others. I also enjoy helping teenagers find hope and healing while overcoming depression and trauma. I’m like a teacher in that you should learn something from me, like a doctor in that you should overcome symptoms, and like a firefighter in that I help keep kids safe.
I understand the importance of attachment and specialize in Parent Child Interaction Therapy.
I have a passion for helping families and young people. Parenting in all stages of life can be difficult, which is why I seek to provide support, understanding, and tools to help enhance your family relationships. I work directly with caregivers to manage behaviors of toddlerhood. I connect well with middle schoolers who find it difficult to connect with others. I also enjoy helping teenagers find hope and healing while overcoming depression and trauma. I’m like a teacher in that you should learn something from me, like a doctor in that you should overcome symptoms, and like a firefighter in that I help keep kids safe.
Are you neurodivergent and about to graduate from high school, recently graduated from high school or college? Are you trying to transition into a career field, adult relationships, or an independent routine? I can help you navigate hard transitions into adult life. You can schedule a free consultation on morrisindependenceconsultants.com
Are you neurodivergent and about to graduate from high school, recently graduated from high school or college? Are you trying to transition into a career field, adult relationships, or an independent routine? I can help you navigate hard transitions into adult life. You can schedule a free consultation on morrisindependenceconsultants.com
Jordan Harpley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in counseling children, teenagers, and young adults. I graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2013 with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I spent the first 8 years of my career as a trauma counselor in a residential facility for children in state custody and started my private practice in January 2020. I use creative techniques to connect with my clients and practice from a foundation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in counseling children, teenagers, and young adults. I graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2013 with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I spent the first 8 years of my career as a trauma counselor in a residential facility for children in state custody and started my private practice in January 2020. I use creative techniques to connect with my clients and practice from a foundation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Mia DiMola
Pre-Licensed Professional, CFLE, MS MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37415
Approaching therapy from a nonjudgmental, open, and accepting perspective with belief in the inherent worth of all people, I have 10+ years of experience working with parents, couples, the LGBTQ community and multicultural families. From helping parents solve discipline challenges to guiding couples in relationship enrichment, I help people develop uniquely tailored plans to navigate the waters of their family’s own extraordinary journey.
Approaching therapy from a nonjudgmental, open, and accepting perspective with belief in the inherent worth of all people, I have 10+ years of experience working with parents, couples, the LGBTQ community and multicultural families. From helping parents solve discipline challenges to guiding couples in relationship enrichment, I help people develop uniquely tailored plans to navigate the waters of their family’s own extraordinary journey.
Watching your child struggle behaviorally, emotionally, or academically, can be a very scary thing for a parent. You may feel lost and insecure, or you may feel like you have tried everything and nothing seems to work. Additionally, you may have struggled as a kid yourself but have never been able to pinpoint why. I believe through evaluation, one can better understand who they are, how to build on existing strengths, and how to target areas for growth.
Watching your child struggle behaviorally, emotionally, or academically, can be a very scary thing for a parent. You may feel lost and insecure, or you may feel like you have tried everything and nothing seems to work. Additionally, you may have struggled as a kid yourself but have never been able to pinpoint why. I believe through evaluation, one can better understand who they are, how to build on existing strengths, and how to target areas for growth.
Laura Salazar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Waitlist for new clients
You don't feel safe or confident that your baby is okay and you're doubting yourself. Of course, hormones are raging, but are all these feelings normal? You may be feeling helpless, scared, or grieving the freedom you had before becoming a parent. You have a constant voice asking you if you really are good enough and reminding you that everyone’s judging you for every decision you make as a parent. Perhaps you envisioned your birth to be a beautiful beginning to your baby's life, and are now wondering how this could have happened? People say "at least you're okay and the baby is safe," but it's not that comforting.
You don't feel safe or confident that your baby is okay and you're doubting yourself. Of course, hormones are raging, but are all these feelings normal? You may be feeling helpless, scared, or grieving the freedom you had before becoming a parent. You have a constant voice asking you if you really are good enough and reminding you that everyone’s judging you for every decision you make as a parent. Perhaps you envisioned your birth to be a beautiful beginning to your baby's life, and are now wondering how this could have happened? People say "at least you're okay and the baby is safe," but it's not that comforting.
Welcome to the beginning of your journey of overcoming personal challenges, improving your mental health, and reaching your goals. At Tree of Healing Counseling, we provide a safe space for you to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences with guidance and strategies to help navigate through life.
Welcome to the beginning of your journey of overcoming personal challenges, improving your mental health, and reaching your goals. At Tree of Healing Counseling, we provide a safe space for you to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences with guidance and strategies to help navigate through life.
Heal and Hope Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MFT, LPC, CTMH, CCTP
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37401
We are more than a business, we are a ministry to any who come to us in need for help. We have multiple counselors: Glyndora Condon MS MFT LPC CTMH, CCTP EMDRIA ACS: specializing in behavioral, relational (marriage, couple, children, friendships) emotional, trauma, anger, autism, domestic violence, life transitions, dissociative, addictions, and provides certified classes for DV, Anger, A&D, and Parenting; also Kelly Brownlow, MS SW, who specializes Family/Children/Adolescent and behavioral issues. Amanda Teague MSW, trauma and DID; Lakita Quarles, LME; Family, adolescents, A&D issues. Cierra Cannaly MFT-Child and adult, multi-issue
We are more than a business, we are a ministry to any who come to us in need for help. We have multiple counselors: Glyndora Condon MS MFT LPC CTMH, CCTP EMDRIA ACS: specializing in behavioral, relational (marriage, couple, children, friendships) emotional, trauma, anger, autism, domestic violence, life transitions, dissociative, addictions, and provides certified classes for DV, Anger, A&D, and Parenting; also Kelly Brownlow, MS SW, who specializes Family/Children/Adolescent and behavioral issues. Amanda Teague MSW, trauma and DID; Lakita Quarles, LME; Family, adolescents, A&D issues. Cierra Cannaly MFT-Child and adult, multi-issue
Corinne Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, IMH-E
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37415
Not accepting new clients
Corinne is intensively trained to use various modalities including Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Corinne Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement (IECMH-E). She has experience working with children, adolescents and their caregivers, as well as adults, particularly women who have experienced physical and emotional trauma or are experiencing changes in mood during and after pregnancy. She also is trained to provide licensure supervision to LMSW's seeking licensure as well as Reflective Supervision to clinicians working within the Infant Mental Health specialty.
Corinne is intensively trained to use various modalities including Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Corinne Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement (IECMH-E). She has experience working with children, adolescents and their caregivers, as well as adults, particularly women who have experienced physical and emotional trauma or are experiencing changes in mood during and after pregnancy. She also is trained to provide licensure supervision to LMSW's seeking licensure as well as Reflective Supervision to clinicians working within the Infant Mental Health specialty.
Anaely (Ani) Hernandez Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Not accepting new clients
I have specialized training and experience in a highly researched therapy called: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.
I'm a firm believer that we were never intended to do life alone, and that everyone has a story worth telling. But, so often shame, guilt or embarrassment, silences us, and our stories go untold. Oftentimes, robbing us of living life fully. It is my desire to foster an environment where clients feel safe and accepted as they pursue healing and growth. I'm humbled and honored to walk alongside of my clients during some of their most difficult times. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, relational, and empowering. I focus my practice on serving young children, adults of all ages, and families.
I have specialized training and experience in a highly researched therapy called: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.
I'm a firm believer that we were never intended to do life alone, and that everyone has a story worth telling. But, so often shame, guilt or embarrassment, silences us, and our stories go untold. Oftentimes, robbing us of living life fully. It is my desire to foster an environment where clients feel safe and accepted as they pursue healing and growth. I'm humbled and honored to walk alongside of my clients during some of their most difficult times. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, relational, and empowering. I focus my practice on serving young children, adults of all ages, and families.
Michelle Shelley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Not accepting new clients
I am interested in working with children of all ages focusing on behavior management through PCIT for children ages 2.
Your story matters. I believe that everyone has a story to tell and I feel honored to journey with my clients through the ups and downs of each of those stories. I believe that growth occurs within a safe and nurturing environment with an occasional gentle challenge. One of my passions is to walk along side individuals who have experienced trauma, helping to rediscover hope and journey towards healing and recovery. I am also passionate about helping parents with young children learn practical tools to help reduce difficult behaviors and enhance the parent-child relationship through the use of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.
I am interested in working with children of all ages focusing on behavior management through PCIT for children ages 2.
Your story matters. I believe that everyone has a story to tell and I feel honored to journey with my clients through the ups and downs of each of those stories. I believe that growth occurs within a safe and nurturing environment with an occasional gentle challenge. One of my passions is to walk along side individuals who have experienced trauma, helping to rediscover hope and journey towards healing and recovery. I am also passionate about helping parents with young children learn practical tools to help reduce difficult behaviors and enhance the parent-child relationship through the use of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.
Tobie Thayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Not accepting new clients
Child, Adolescent, Family, and Individual Adult Counseling In Office and Telehealth. Most insurance plans pay for this expanded service in this environment of social distancing and shelter in place. Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, addictions, and life and professional adjustments, are all areas to work on in therapy. Types of theories used in the therapeutic sessions to be used depend upon the area of concern. Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Grief and ADHD. Evidence Based Theories used include CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy); DBT (Dialectic Behavioral Therapy); Psychodynamic and psychotherapy; Mindfulness.
Child, Adolescent, Family, and Individual Adult Counseling In Office and Telehealth. Most insurance plans pay for this expanded service in this environment of social distancing and shelter in place. Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, addictions, and life and professional adjustments, are all areas to work on in therapy. Types of theories used in the therapeutic sessions to be used depend upon the area of concern. Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Grief and ADHD. Evidence Based Theories used include CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy); DBT (Dialectic Behavioral Therapy); Psychodynamic and psychotherapy; Mindfulness.
Online Therapists
With over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families of all ages, I offer a nonjudgmental space for growth and healing. My specialties include eating disorders, body image, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions (college, divorce, LGBTQ+), and parent/child relationships. I use different therapy approaches such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, compassion, as well as a non-traditional therapy called Acceptance and Integration Training (AAIT is trademarked and founded by Melanie McGhee, LCSW.).
With over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families of all ages, I offer a nonjudgmental space for growth and healing. My specialties include eating disorders, body image, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions (college, divorce, LGBTQ+), and parent/child relationships. I use different therapy approaches such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, compassion, as well as a non-traditional therapy called Acceptance and Integration Training (AAIT is trademarked and founded by Melanie McGhee, LCSW.).
Down To Earth Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37909
Our clinicians provide services using EMDR, TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, PCIT, CPP, AAIT and EFT modalities.
Immediate Openings for children and teens! Down To Earth Services is actively accepting new clients for medication management and counseling services! Sometimes, no matter how independent we are, we need help. We have a passion for supporting people who are seeking help managing high stress, life changes, anxiety, depression and trauma symptoms. We have a "down to earth" group of people who you will find to be genuine and transparent. We currently offer individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy and medication management.
Our clinicians provide services using EMDR, TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, PCIT, CPP, AAIT and EFT modalities.
Immediate Openings for children and teens! Down To Earth Services is actively accepting new clients for medication management and counseling services! Sometimes, no matter how independent we are, we need help. We have a passion for supporting people who are seeking help managing high stress, life changes, anxiety, depression and trauma symptoms. We have a "down to earth" group of people who you will find to be genuine and transparent. We currently offer individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy and medication management.
Jessica utilizes multiple treatment approaches based on the client's individual needs, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, parent-child interaction therapy ( PCIT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
Jessica Kyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider qualification (LPC-MHSP) with 5 years of experience. Jessica is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families address challenges to live a better and more meaningful life. She specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, behavioral issues in children, and major life changes. Jessica completed her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Milligan University. Her personal mental health experiences coupled with her education and professional experience enable her to give clients the support they seek.
Jessica utilizes multiple treatment approaches based on the client's individual needs, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, parent-child interaction therapy ( PCIT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
Jessica Kyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider qualification (LPC-MHSP) with 5 years of experience. Jessica is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families address challenges to live a better and more meaningful life. She specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, behavioral issues in children, and major life changes. Jessica completed her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Milligan University. Her personal mental health experiences coupled with her education and professional experience enable her to give clients the support they seek.
Jordan Haynes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Parent Child Interaction Training ( PCIT) & Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Welcome! For the past seven years, my passion has been to help facilitate personal growth in young children, adolescents, and teens. My primary focus is to be someone you can turn to in a time of need. The stress of growing up in today's ever-changing society can be overwhelming. I would like to join you on your journey to develop the skills necessary to overcome those stressors by teaching you the skills needed. I like to practice from an unconditional, supportive therapist role, in a relaxing environment. I am dedicated to using all my resources to help achieve peace & happiness in your lives!
I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Parent Child Interaction Training ( PCIT) & Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Welcome! For the past seven years, my passion has been to help facilitate personal growth in young children, adolescents, and teens. My primary focus is to be someone you can turn to in a time of need. The stress of growing up in today's ever-changing society can be overwhelming. I would like to join you on your journey to develop the skills necessary to overcome those stressors by teaching you the skills needed. I like to practice from an unconditional, supportive therapist role, in a relaxing environment. I am dedicated to using all my resources to help achieve peace & happiness in your lives!
Anika K Mullen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37127 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I look forward to speaking with you in a free consultation/tech check appointment to see if PCIT would be a good fit for your child.
Have the terrible 2's never stopped or gotten worse after your child turned 2.5 yrs? Do you have a young child with more frequent, long, or intense temper tantrums and behavior problems than is expected for the child’s age? Does your child seem to get a thrill out of purposely annoying others, get in trouble regularly at preschool, or react with defiance and aggression to adult requests and limits? Or, is your child so anxious that you are dreading daycare or school drop offs because your child has to be pried off of you? Is your child struggling to adjust to a big transition like parents’ divorce, a new sibling, grief, or trauma?
I look forward to speaking with you in a free consultation/tech check appointment to see if PCIT would be a good fit for your child.
Have the terrible 2's never stopped or gotten worse after your child turned 2.5 yrs? Do you have a young child with more frequent, long, or intense temper tantrums and behavior problems than is expected for the child’s age? Does your child seem to get a thrill out of purposely annoying others, get in trouble regularly at preschool, or react with defiance and aggression to adult requests and limits? Or, is your child so anxious that you are dreading daycare or school drop offs because your child has to be pried off of you? Is your child struggling to adjust to a big transition like parents’ divorce, a new sibling, grief, or trauma?
Holly Christianson
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Waitlist for new clients
With specialized training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT) and Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), I have the expertise to help you foster secure attachments and strengthen bonds within your family.
As a therapist with a passion for attachment, child development and family support, I understand the importance of early interventions and nurturing connections within the family. My child-centered, play-based approach is grounded in evidence-based techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of your family. Whether you're experiencing challenges related to behavior, emotional regulation, parent-child interactions or trauma, I'm here to provide guidance and support every step of the way.
With specialized training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT) and Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), I have the expertise to help you foster secure attachments and strengthen bonds within your family.
As a therapist with a passion for attachment, child development and family support, I understand the importance of early interventions and nurturing connections within the family. My child-centered, play-based approach is grounded in evidence-based techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of your family. Whether you're experiencing challenges related to behavior, emotional regulation, parent-child interactions or trauma, I'm here to provide guidance and support every step of the way.
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Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists
Does parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) work?
PCIT is an evidence-based treatment that has been shown to be effective across domains, including for children with behavioral problems, those on the autism spectrum, and those who have experienced early childhood trauma. Further, studies have found that the skills developed through PCIT benefit not only the child in therapy but also siblings, as the parent internalizes lessons learned in sessions and is able to incorporate them into interactions with other family members.
How long does PCIT last?
The duration of treatment depends on the specific challenges clients face. Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and treatment lasts, on average, between 12 and 20 sessions. Factors that influence treatment duration include how regularly a client attends treatment, how much progress is achieved between sessions, the particular skills that need development, and the extent to which the parent and therapist see improvement.
Can PCIT be done online?
PCIT is among the therapy types best suited for video sessions. Therapists are able to communicate with parents with essentially the same ease, and by observing the parent and child at home in their normal environment, the therapist may gain additional insight into their interactions, as the child will have their normal toys and may feel more comfortable and act more naturally than they would in a therapist’s room.
Does PCIT help parents?
In addition to the skills parents develop through the treatment, PCIT has also been shown to reduce frustration, stress, and depression in parents and promote confidence and a sense of calm when dealing with their children. The desired outcomes of PCIT include a reduction in defiant and aggressive behavior by children and an improvement in communicating their feelings productively, complying with parental instruction, and behaving according to parents’ rules. Growth in these areas can be a relief for parents.