Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Del Mar, CA
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescent, children and their families. I have worked both in the outpatient hospital environment and in the Del Mar School district. In addition to my private practice work I am active with KidsTurn San Diego, a nonprofit organization helping families navigate the process of divorce.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescent, children and their families. I have worked both in the outpatient hospital environment and in the Del Mar School district. In addition to my private practice work I am active with KidsTurn San Diego, a nonprofit organization helping families navigate the process of divorce.
Waitlist open as of August 2026! I believe that good therapy involves a combination of a supportive and warm relationship plus science-based therapeutic techniques. Within this framework I consider each person’s unique situation, neurodiversity, and set of problems and then tailor my approach to you or your child’s needs. Therapy should be a collaborative process, and I try to bring a sense of humor and fun to my work with you or your family.
Waitlist open as of August 2026! I believe that good therapy involves a combination of a supportive and warm relationship plus science-based therapeutic techniques. Within this framework I consider each person’s unique situation, neurodiversity, and set of problems and then tailor my approach to you or your child’s needs. Therapy should be a collaborative process, and I try to bring a sense of humor and fun to my work with you or your family.
I am a strengths based, trauma focused therapist specializing in grief & loss, PTSD, and feeling stuck and overwhelmed by past negative experiences and beliefs. I work with clients ranging in age from adolescents to seniors utilizing EMDR and family systems therapy.
I am a strengths based, trauma focused therapist specializing in grief & loss, PTSD, and feeling stuck and overwhelmed by past negative experiences and beliefs. I work with clients ranging in age from adolescents to seniors utilizing EMDR and family systems therapy.
Protected Roots Integrative (PRI) Treatment Center is a Joint Commission-accredited and DHCS-certified mental health facility in San Diego. PRI supports adolescents, young adults, and their families in achieving sustained mental health recovery and wellness by integrating academic medicine with community values. Our all-gender facility offers in-person and virtual intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient (OP) treatment services. While we offer programs for young adults ages 18-35, PRI’s primary focus is working with adolescents aged 12-17 who have struggled with behavioral and emotional concerns throughout their adolescence.
Protected Roots Integrative (PRI) Treatment Center is a Joint Commission-accredited and DHCS-certified mental health facility in San Diego. PRI supports adolescents, young adults, and their families in achieving sustained mental health recovery and wellness by integrating academic medicine with community values. Our all-gender facility offers in-person and virtual intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient (OP) treatment services. While we offer programs for young adults ages 18-35, PRI’s primary focus is working with adolescents aged 12-17 who have struggled with behavioral and emotional concerns throughout their adolescence.
For more than 23 years, I have been passionate about helping children, teens, adults, and families understand the “why” behind emotional, behavioral, developmental, and learning challenges. As Founder of San Diego Kids First and a Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor at UC San Diego, I have spent 21 years supervising Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows while also mentoring psychologists and educating professionals who support children and families. My goal is to combine compassion, clinical expertise, and practical solutions that help every child and teen reach their full potential.
For more than 23 years, I have been passionate about helping children, teens, adults, and families understand the “why” behind emotional, behavioral, developmental, and learning challenges. As Founder of San Diego Kids First and a Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor at UC San Diego, I have spent 21 years supervising Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows while also mentoring psychologists and educating professionals who support children and families. My goal is to combine compassion, clinical expertise, and practical solutions that help every child and teen reach their full potential.
I specialize in anxiety, trauma-related disorders, and issues within the parent-child relationship.
I have fourteen years of experience serving adults, children, and families with a variety of presenting problems. Issues most often addressed in my practice relate to: Anxiety, Panic, and Avoidance; Depression; Traumatic Experience; and Parenting.
I specialize in anxiety, trauma-related disorders, and issues within the parent-child relationship.
I have fourteen years of experience serving adults, children, and families with a variety of presenting problems. Issues most often addressed in my practice relate to: Anxiety, Panic, and Avoidance; Depression; Traumatic Experience; and Parenting.
Therapy Center and Family Counseling Corporation
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We specialize and treat depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, addiction and relationship concerns. We also provide parent training and coaching. Our team specializes in working extensively with adolescents, children, and families in traditional outpatient services. My name is Jamak and I am the Co-Founder of Therapy Center and Family Counseling Corporation. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I use a humanistic, and culturally sensitive approach to all topics that may be encountered.
We specialize and treat depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, addiction and relationship concerns. We also provide parent training and coaching. Our team specializes in working extensively with adolescents, children, and families in traditional outpatient services. My name is Jamak and I am the Co-Founder of Therapy Center and Family Counseling Corporation. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I use a humanistic, and culturally sensitive approach to all topics that may be encountered.
Are you living a life you love, or are you stuck in the familiar “one step forward, two steps back” dance? Life can be colorfully painful, beautifully complicated, and completely overwhelming—and none of us were given a how-to guide. We all experience complicated twists and unexpected turns that cause sadness, worry, anger, and destructive patterns with food, drugs, alcohol, and within our closest relationships. Our lives are too short to lose precious time to unhappiness, feeling hopeless, and being stuck in the same vicious cycles. Therapy can give you a personalized roadmap to help you design a life you love.
Are you living a life you love, or are you stuck in the familiar “one step forward, two steps back” dance? Life can be colorfully painful, beautifully complicated, and completely overwhelming—and none of us were given a how-to guide. We all experience complicated twists and unexpected turns that cause sadness, worry, anger, and destructive patterns with food, drugs, alcohol, and within our closest relationships. Our lives are too short to lose precious time to unhappiness, feeling hopeless, and being stuck in the same vicious cycles. Therapy can give you a personalized roadmap to help you design a life you love.
Bilingual (Spanish & English) services– Life can be difficult sometimes, when we experience anxiety, stress, sadness, and continuous disappointment or failure. Sometimes we manage to overcome them and other times we get used to living with those difficult emotions and negative thoughts, which negatively impact the way we perceive ourselves and the world. It shouldn't be like this! Suffering is inherent to life, however, it should not be greater than growth and satisfaction.
Bilingual (Spanish & English) services– Life can be difficult sometimes, when we experience anxiety, stress, sadness, and continuous disappointment or failure. Sometimes we manage to overcome them and other times we get used to living with those difficult emotions and negative thoughts, which negatively impact the way we perceive ourselves and the world. It shouldn't be like this! Suffering is inherent to life, however, it should not be greater than growth and satisfaction.
Currently working towards my PsyD, will not be accepting clients at this time.
Feeling lost or stuck in a rut? Don't worry, you're not alone. Whether you're freaking out about graduating and entering the "real world," in the middle of a mid-life crisis, or feeling like you’ve lost your edge at work or on the field, you deserve someone in your corner to back you up.
Currently working towards my PsyD, will not be accepting clients at this time.
Feeling lost or stuck in a rut? Don't worry, you're not alone. Whether you're freaking out about graduating and entering the "real world," in the middle of a mid-life crisis, or feeling like you’ve lost your edge at work or on the field, you deserve someone in your corner to back you up.
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Hi there! If your brain feels like a browser with 30 tabs open (and you’re not sure where the music is coming from), well... welcome! You’ve tried journaling, read the self-help books, doom scrolled through all the reels, maybe even dabbled in some astrology, and somehow life is still a lot.
Hi there! If your brain feels like a browser with 30 tabs open (and you’re not sure where the music is coming from), well... welcome! You’ve tried journaling, read the self-help books, doom scrolled through all the reels, maybe even dabbled in some astrology, and somehow life is still a lot.
Healthy Early Years Clinic
Psychologist, APCC, ASCW, AMFT
San Diego, CA 92105
Waitlist for new clients
Healthy Early Years (HEY) clinic offers therapeutic services for young children and their families experiencing mild to moderate distress. We specialize in supporting infants and young children, preschool, and primary school-aged children. Our clinicians provide treatment from a relationship-based approach that recognizes the crucial role of parents and caregivers in early attachment relationships and healthy developmental trajectories. Our vision is to nurture early connections—the relationships that shape a child’s earliest experiences and lifelong development.
Healthy Early Years (HEY) clinic offers therapeutic services for young children and their families experiencing mild to moderate distress. We specialize in supporting infants and young children, preschool, and primary school-aged children. Our clinicians provide treatment from a relationship-based approach that recognizes the crucial role of parents and caregivers in early attachment relationships and healthy developmental trajectories. Our vision is to nurture early connections—the relationships that shape a child’s earliest experiences and lifelong development.
Hi, I’m Karina—I'm so glad you're here.
Are you navigating a major life transition, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression or low self-esteem, or working through the challenges of postpartum, fertility, or identity exploration? Maybe you're carrying the weight of trauma, grief, or complicated family dynamics, and you're looking for someone to walk alongside you through it. These are all areas I specialize in as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Hi, I’m Karina—I'm so glad you're here.
Are you navigating a major life transition, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression or low self-esteem, or working through the challenges of postpartum, fertility, or identity exploration? Maybe you're carrying the weight of trauma, grief, or complicated family dynamics, and you're looking for someone to walk alongside you through it. These are all areas I specialize in as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Hi there, I'm Catherine! I am an LMFT with experience treating severe mental health disorders, and adolescents dealing with a wide variety of trauma, domestic violence, sex trafficking, addiction, and parenting practices. No matter what the experience is, I work from a trauma-informed care approach which provides an environment of understanding, compassion, and a non-judgmental experience. I often practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, depending on what is needed for the client. I also integrate Attachment Theory into many of my sessions.
Hi there, I'm Catherine! I am an LMFT with experience treating severe mental health disorders, and adolescents dealing with a wide variety of trauma, domestic violence, sex trafficking, addiction, and parenting practices. No matter what the experience is, I work from a trauma-informed care approach which provides an environment of understanding, compassion, and a non-judgmental experience. I often practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, depending on what is needed for the client. I also integrate Attachment Theory into many of my sessions.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
By promoting a safe space where you can create, and recreate the you that is well. Tapping into the strengths that live in your heart, we will gain access to your ideals and understanding and build upon them. We will awaken the part of you that will teach you to become your own coach. I will introduce you to several techniques and theoretical orientations that best suit you. I will not subject you to change through somebody elses belief systems instead of your own. With my guidance, you will find the answers to change your life and find peace.
By promoting a safe space where you can create, and recreate the you that is well. Tapping into the strengths that live in your heart, we will gain access to your ideals and understanding and build upon them. We will awaken the part of you that will teach you to become your own coach. I will introduce you to several techniques and theoretical orientations that best suit you. I will not subject you to change through somebody elses belief systems instead of your own. With my guidance, you will find the answers to change your life and find peace.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide child-focused, family-oriented, trauma-informed therapy. I work with children, adolescents, and families to address emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges while strengthening connection, resilience, and growth. I value building a trusting therapeutic relationship and tailoring the process to your unique needs. My goal is to help you feel supported, empowered, and understood.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide child-focused, family-oriented, trauma-informed therapy. I work with children, adolescents, and families to address emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges while strengthening connection, resilience, and growth. I value building a trusting therapeutic relationship and tailoring the process to your unique needs. My goal is to help you feel supported, empowered, and understood.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with anxiety or depression, or navigating the complexities of trauma and family conflict, you don’t have to carry it alone. I'm dedicated to creating a warm, safe, and emotionally inclusive space where you can feel truly seen and understood. Whether you are an adolescent, adult, or a family seeking therapy, I'll meet you with compassion, curiosity, and the unconditional positive regard needed to move toward healing. I integrate CBT and DBT skills, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution Focused Therapy to help you reach your goals.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with anxiety or depression, or navigating the complexities of trauma and family conflict, you don’t have to carry it alone. I'm dedicated to creating a warm, safe, and emotionally inclusive space where you can feel truly seen and understood. Whether you are an adolescent, adult, or a family seeking therapy, I'll meet you with compassion, curiosity, and the unconditional positive regard needed to move toward healing. I integrate CBT and DBT skills, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution Focused Therapy to help you reach your goals.
Daniel Linder MFT (In-person & Telehealth)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
1 Endorsed
Fallbrook, CA 92028
I help people come home to themselves — so they can create healthy, nourishing, Self-based relationships.
After 40 years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, this is the truth I keep coming back to: the quality of every relationship in your life reflects the quality of your relationship with your Self. That's where we begin. And that's where everything changes. What I Do
I am a Self and relationship-based therapist and creator of The Relationship Model of Addiction. My core premise: the cause of most human suffering is relationships that fail to nourish. The cure is relationships that do. Who I Work With: People in recovery
I help people come home to themselves — so they can create healthy, nourishing, Self-based relationships.
After 40 years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, this is the truth I keep coming back to: the quality of every relationship in your life reflects the quality of your relationship with your Self. That's where we begin. And that's where everything changes. What I Do
I am a Self and relationship-based therapist and creator of The Relationship Model of Addiction. My core premise: the cause of most human suffering is relationships that fail to nourish. The cure is relationships that do. Who I Work With: People in recovery
Members of our team hold active certifications in TF-CBT, EMDR, and PCIT.
We help kids, teens, and young adults who struggle with anxiety gain the confidence they need to put themselves out there and build healthy relationships. Our clients struggle just like you and your kids do. Despite being bright, academically high achieving, and able to seemingly balance it all, life is still hard. When they first come in, they are in a relentless cycle of never feeling “good enough” and are stuck comparing themselves to everyone else. They may start their day with reserved hope as they head to school, and come home a total wreck. You are doing your best, but you don’t always know the right thing to say.
Members of our team hold active certifications in TF-CBT, EMDR, and PCIT.
We help kids, teens, and young adults who struggle with anxiety gain the confidence they need to put themselves out there and build healthy relationships. Our clients struggle just like you and your kids do. Despite being bright, academically high achieving, and able to seemingly balance it all, life is still hard. When they first come in, they are in a relentless cycle of never feeling “good enough” and are stuck comparing themselves to everyone else. They may start their day with reserved hope as they head to school, and come home a total wreck. You are doing your best, but you don’t always know the right thing to say.
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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.