Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in 01876
Valerie Yvonne Marte
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LSWA
Verified Verified
Tewksbury, MA 01876
Welcome to my page. My name is Valerie and I am a Mental Health counselor. I have worked in the field for over 20 years. I graduated and received my Masters Degree in Counseling from Cambridge College. I have provided mental health services in a clinical capacity to children and families of all walks of life. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings such as DYS, DCF, Residential programs. I also provided support/services out patient and in-home. Some of the areas of concern I've worked with include but are not limited to sexually harmful behaviors, Victims and batters of Domestic Violence, peer pressure, and ADHD.
Welcome to my page. My name is Valerie and I am a Mental Health counselor. I have worked in the field for over 20 years. I graduated and received my Masters Degree in Counseling from Cambridge College. I have provided mental health services in a clinical capacity to children and families of all walks of life. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings such as DYS, DCF, Residential programs. I also provided support/services out patient and in-home. Some of the areas of concern I've worked with include but are not limited to sexually harmful behaviors, Victims and batters of Domestic Violence, peer pressure, and ADHD.
Phyllis Ann Tobias
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Tewksbury, MA 01876 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling anxious, stuck, sad, depressed, grieving or just don’t feel right? Are you having a difficult time with your current and/or past relationships, parenting— or are your children having challenges with their siblings, peers, or with school? Has being a caregiver of an elderly parent challenged you? Are you a parent of an adult child(ren) whose relationship or communication has become tense or strained? Or maybe you and your partner just aren't connecting the way that you once did . . . . We are all feeling a bit “off” during these uncertain times. Now more than ever it's an important time to engage in self care.
Are you feeling anxious, stuck, sad, depressed, grieving or just don’t feel right? Are you having a difficult time with your current and/or past relationships, parenting— or are your children having challenges with their siblings, peers, or with school? Has being a caregiver of an elderly parent challenged you? Are you a parent of an adult child(ren) whose relationship or communication has become tense or strained? Or maybe you and your partner just aren't connecting the way that you once did . . . . We are all feeling a bit “off” during these uncertain times. Now more than ever it's an important time to engage in self care.
Caitlyn Melia-McCarthy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tewksbury, MA 01876
Not accepting new clients
Reaching out to find a therapist can be a scary first step. I feel strongly that finding the right fit is key in your success. I enjoy getting to know my patients and spend time building rapport with them. I have an outgoing personality and do my best to make my patients feel comfortable and safe during a vulnerable time. Patients find me approachable and often feel at ease when having to share their emotions and personal struggles with me. I take a strengths based approach and strive to find the positive in situations.
Reaching out to find a therapist can be a scary first step. I feel strongly that finding the right fit is key in your success. I enjoy getting to know my patients and spend time building rapport with them. I have an outgoing personality and do my best to make my patients feel comfortable and safe during a vulnerable time. Patients find me approachable and often feel at ease when having to share their emotions and personal struggles with me. I take a strengths based approach and strive to find the positive in situations.
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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.