Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in San Francisco, CA
I am a second-generation child of immigrants, a Cuban-American Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. I specialize in holding space for children and adults to heal from trauma, transform their relationship to themselves, and navigate unexpected life transitions. My approach to therapy is relational and grounded in the belief that healing happens through connection. I strive to create a safe, collaborative space where we can explore your story, name your strengths, and work toward the goals that matter most to you at your own pace.
I am a second-generation child of immigrants, a Cuban-American Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. I specialize in holding space for children and adults to heal from trauma, transform their relationship to themselves, and navigate unexpected life transitions. My approach to therapy is relational and grounded in the belief that healing happens through connection. I strive to create a safe, collaborative space where we can explore your story, name your strengths, and work toward the goals that matter most to you at your own pace.
I am an experienced clinician and gage our work by the progress you are making towards your treatment goals. I have extensive experience as a clinical consultant and provide consultation for clinicians. I have supervised clinicians in treatment settings ranging from the counselor's office to acute mental health facilities. I have a professional background in the arts and work with self defined meaning, identity and creative processes. My work specifically is in Lacanalysis and I am in ongoing formation as such with Dr. Jacques Siboni at Topologos Lutecium.
I am an experienced clinician and gage our work by the progress you are making towards your treatment goals. I have extensive experience as a clinical consultant and provide consultation for clinicians. I have supervised clinicians in treatment settings ranging from the counselor's office to acute mental health facilities. I have a professional background in the arts and work with self defined meaning, identity and creative processes. My work specifically is in Lacanalysis and I am in ongoing formation as such with Dr. Jacques Siboni at Topologos Lutecium.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults with trauma histories, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, body and self-esteem issues, life and family transitions. I also work with clients who are dealing with immigration and acculturation issues and support them with exploring and resolving intergenerational conflicts and cultural differences within their families and communities. I strive to create a safe space that includes collaboration, reflective curiosity, opportunities for change, creativity and humor.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults with trauma histories, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, body and self-esteem issues, life and family transitions. I also work with clients who are dealing with immigration and acculturation issues and support them with exploring and resolving intergenerational conflicts and cultural differences within their families and communities. I strive to create a safe space that includes collaboration, reflective curiosity, opportunities for change, creativity and humor.
When small disagreements turn into BIG arguments, expert guidance can help you break painful patterns—not just talk about them. I’ve helped 1,000s of couples stop repeating the same fights by learning simple communication tools (even when emotions run high). I work with tech leaders, founders, and couples navigating high stress, parenting, and burnout. Don’t let defensiveness stand between you and your partner. NEW relationship skills grounded in attachment science and proven research are far more effective than rehashing the past. If you’re ready to get back on the same page... Email me to book a complimentary consultation call.
When small disagreements turn into BIG arguments, expert guidance can help you break painful patterns—not just talk about them. I’ve helped 1,000s of couples stop repeating the same fights by learning simple communication tools (even when emotions run high). I work with tech leaders, founders, and couples navigating high stress, parenting, and burnout. Don’t let defensiveness stand between you and your partner. NEW relationship skills grounded in attachment science and proven research are far more effective than rehashing the past. If you’re ready to get back on the same page... Email me to book a complimentary consultation call.
From the outside, things may look okay, yet inside you feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or caught in patterns that are hard to change in your relationships, parenting, or work. Family wounds, high-pressure decisions, or conflict with your child may bring up deeper emotions and old experiences you thought you had moved past. In therapy, we slow things down to gently understand these patterns with curiosity and compassion, helping you reconnect with yourself, make sense of your experiences, and create more balance and clarity in your life.
From the outside, things may look okay, yet inside you feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or caught in patterns that are hard to change in your relationships, parenting, or work. Family wounds, high-pressure decisions, or conflict with your child may bring up deeper emotions and old experiences you thought you had moved past. In therapy, we slow things down to gently understand these patterns with curiosity and compassion, helping you reconnect with yourself, make sense of your experiences, and create more balance and clarity in your life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of mental health experience. I work with children, adults, older adults couples, and families. I have a wealth of diverse experience which includes mood / anxiety disorders, substance disorders (chronic alcoholism and eating disorders), and providing couples and family treatment. I specialize in trauma and relationships. Healing is often a hard and painful process, but it also can be joyful and lead to a more fulfilling life and improved relationships. I would be honored to accompany you on your journey towards happiness, acceptance, greater intimacy, peace, and recovery.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of mental health experience. I work with children, adults, older adults couples, and families. I have a wealth of diverse experience which includes mood / anxiety disorders, substance disorders (chronic alcoholism and eating disorders), and providing couples and family treatment. I specialize in trauma and relationships. Healing is often a hard and painful process, but it also can be joyful and lead to a more fulfilling life and improved relationships. I would be honored to accompany you on your journey towards happiness, acceptance, greater intimacy, peace, and recovery.
Our therapists have a variety of helpful certifications including and not limited to play therapy, parent child interactive therapy, EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, psychodynamic.
We believe that the value of your health goes beyond just your physical health. Emotional, psychological and social health are important in creating overall health and well being. It is our goal at Honeycomb Group to help you become the person, couple or family you want to be, and uncover your full potential.
Our therapists have a variety of helpful certifications including and not limited to play therapy, parent child interactive therapy, EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, psychodynamic.
We believe that the value of your health goes beyond just your physical health. Emotional, psychological and social health are important in creating overall health and well being. It is our goal at Honeycomb Group to help you become the person, couple or family you want to be, and uncover your full potential.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience in Psychotherapy, Relationship/Marriage Counseling and Organizational Development and Transformation. Before becoming a licensed psychotherapist, I was a wooden boatbuilder, USCG Licensed Captain, businessman and educator. I still am. Over the years, a diverse spectrum of individuals, couples and groups have arrived in my practice with an equally diverse spectrum of challenges …some common …some not so common. We have worked on them together, usually with satisfying success for all concerned.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience in Psychotherapy, Relationship/Marriage Counseling and Organizational Development and Transformation. Before becoming a licensed psychotherapist, I was a wooden boatbuilder, USCG Licensed Captain, businessman and educator. I still am. Over the years, a diverse spectrum of individuals, couples and groups have arrived in my practice with an equally diverse spectrum of challenges …some common …some not so common. We have worked on them together, usually with satisfying success for all concerned.
Everyone deserves support– life can be overwhelming. Our sessions provide a safe, encouraging space for you to slow down and focus on what’s important. As an advocate for you, your family, or your child, we create solutions that help you find healing.
Everyone deserves support– life can be overwhelming. Our sessions provide a safe, encouraging space for you to slow down and focus on what’s important. As an advocate for you, your family, or your child, we create solutions that help you find healing.
Hey Couture Fam! I am Yvonne Lynn also known as The Black Couture Counselor. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Expressive Arts Therapist. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families (Ages 10-17). I LOVE to express how I feel on the inside and the outside. As a creative, I love to bridge the gap between art and traditional talk therapy. Come make a statement with ME!
Hey Couture Fam! I am Yvonne Lynn also known as The Black Couture Counselor. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Expressive Arts Therapist. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families (Ages 10-17). I LOVE to express how I feel on the inside and the outside. As a creative, I love to bridge the gap between art and traditional talk therapy. Come make a statement with ME!
Do you want to learn to love deeper? Need to move through reoccurring bickering? Do you find yourself at the same point over and over again? I'm Joey. I'm a young queer Punjabi who loves building bridges and creating bonds. I specialize in non-traditional relationships and other queer and gay dynamics. I'm a relationship therapist with over 7 years of training in interpersonal connection, conflict resolution, and building strong relationships. All sorts of connection and relationships are at the core of everyday life.
Do you want to learn to love deeper? Need to move through reoccurring bickering? Do you find yourself at the same point over and over again? I'm Joey. I'm a young queer Punjabi who loves building bridges and creating bonds. I specialize in non-traditional relationships and other queer and gay dynamics. I'm a relationship therapist with over 7 years of training in interpersonal connection, conflict resolution, and building strong relationships. All sorts of connection and relationships are at the core of everyday life.
Relationships are core to our identity and play a fundamental role in the quality of our life, shaping who we are, and how we perceive ourselves. Relationships are endowed with our heart’s deepest longings: to be seen, loved and accepted for ourselves, to find healing and wholeness, and to reach our greatest potential. It is no wonder that relational conflicts can, at times, feel so gut-wrenching, heartbreaking, and terrible.
Relationships are core to our identity and play a fundamental role in the quality of our life, shaping who we are, and how we perceive ourselves. Relationships are endowed with our heart’s deepest longings: to be seen, loved and accepted for ourselves, to find healing and wholeness, and to reach our greatest potential. It is no wonder that relational conflicts can, at times, feel so gut-wrenching, heartbreaking, and terrible.
I am certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT), an evidence-based approach for children ages 2 to 7.
My aim is to help you feel more like yourself. That might look like less anxiety, a lighter mood, or a greater sense of calm and clarity. We work together to understand what is driving your experience and to support real change. The connection we build is an important part of that process. I am active and present in sessions. I help you slow things down, stay with what matters, and find your way through it. You know yourself best. I respect your experience and support you in reconnecting with your own strength and direction.
I am certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT), an evidence-based approach for children ages 2 to 7.
My aim is to help you feel more like yourself. That might look like less anxiety, a lighter mood, or a greater sense of calm and clarity. We work together to understand what is driving your experience and to support real change. The connection we build is an important part of that process. I am active and present in sessions. I help you slow things down, stay with what matters, and find your way through it. You know yourself best. I respect your experience and support you in reconnecting with your own strength and direction.
Glaiza Canares is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings a unique blend of empathy, insight, and expertise to her therapeutic practice. With a strong passion for helping others, she has developed a reputation for providing compassionate and effective care to her clients. Glaiza's therapeutic approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the human experience, and she utilizes various evidence-based techniques to tailor her interventions to the unique needs of each individual.
Glaiza Canares is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings a unique blend of empathy, insight, and expertise to her therapeutic practice. With a strong passion for helping others, she has developed a reputation for providing compassionate and effective care to her clients. Glaiza's therapeutic approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the human experience, and she utilizes various evidence-based techniques to tailor her interventions to the unique needs of each individual.
I have over 25 years of providing individual therapy to adults, children and adolescents. I also work with couples. My clinical experience and training will be the guide in working collaboratively with you to make sense of how you might be avoiding feelings with counterproductive activities or are overwhelmed by emotions and thoughts that prevent you from living a more satisfying life. My specialty areas include: issues related to separation and divorce, child therapy and interventions for early childhood issues. I am interested in understanding the impact of intergenerational trauma. I have experience working with symptoms from trauma.
I have over 25 years of providing individual therapy to adults, children and adolescents. I also work with couples. My clinical experience and training will be the guide in working collaboratively with you to make sense of how you might be avoiding feelings with counterproductive activities or are overwhelmed by emotions and thoughts that prevent you from living a more satisfying life. My specialty areas include: issues related to separation and divorce, child therapy and interventions for early childhood issues. I am interested in understanding the impact of intergenerational trauma. I have experience working with symptoms from trauma.
I enjoy working with adolescents, adults and couples. I use my experience to develop a relationship in which we work together to address problems of anxiety, depression, relationship, work life, difficult feelings about ones self. I think people have individual ways of working on issues and in listening I try to learn about this and also to offer some ways.
I enjoy working with adolescents, adults and couples. I use my experience to develop a relationship in which we work together to address problems of anxiety, depression, relationship, work life, difficult feelings about ones self. I think people have individual ways of working on issues and in listening I try to learn about this and also to offer some ways.
You are not alone. If you’ve been carrying heavy emotions on your own, therapy can be a place to set them down. As a compassionate psychologist, I specialize in helping people facing challenges with anxiety, depression, and stress to find clarity, healing, and a stronger sense of direction. I am Level II trained in the Gottman Method and use this extensively in my work with couples.
For over 20 years, I have supported clients in overcoming depression, reducing anxiety and stress, navigating trauma recovery, managing identity and family concerns, improving communication, and resolving estrangement.
You are not alone. If you’ve been carrying heavy emotions on your own, therapy can be a place to set them down. As a compassionate psychologist, I specialize in helping people facing challenges with anxiety, depression, and stress to find clarity, healing, and a stronger sense of direction. I am Level II trained in the Gottman Method and use this extensively in my work with couples.
For over 20 years, I have supported clients in overcoming depression, reducing anxiety and stress, navigating trauma recovery, managing identity and family concerns, improving communication, and resolving estrangement.
I firmly believe everyone can benefit from taking time to better understand themselves and learn new ways of interacting with the world and the people in it. My approach is tailored to each client depending on their needs and goals, and adapts to fit the needs of men, women, children 4 years-18 years old, couples, and families. By using evidence based tools in combination with traditional talk therapy I ensure you're able to set and meet goals while feelings heard and supported.
I firmly believe everyone can benefit from taking time to better understand themselves and learn new ways of interacting with the world and the people in it. My approach is tailored to each client depending on their needs and goals, and adapts to fit the needs of men, women, children 4 years-18 years old, couples, and families. By using evidence based tools in combination with traditional talk therapy I ensure you're able to set and meet goals while feelings heard and supported.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
I draw from evidence-based therapies—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Parent-Child Interaction Training ( PCIT)—to help clients gain insight, strengthen relationships, and develop practical coping skills.
Parenting can be one of life’s greatest joys—and also one of its biggest challenges. Children and teens bring energy, curiosity, and emotion, but they can sometimes feel overwhelming. My practice supports families in navigating stress, building stronger connections, and creating a calmer, more balanced home. I work with children, teens, and families facing anxiety, ADHD, depression, social challenges, and life transitions, offering a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach.
I draw from evidence-based therapies—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Parent-Child Interaction Training ( PCIT)—to help clients gain insight, strengthen relationships, and develop practical coping skills.
Parenting can be one of life’s greatest joys—and also one of its biggest challenges. Children and teens bring energy, curiosity, and emotion, but they can sometimes feel overwhelming. My practice supports families in navigating stress, building stronger connections, and creating a calmer, more balanced home. I work with children, teens, and families facing anxiety, ADHD, depression, social challenges, and life transitions, offering a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach.
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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.