Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in San Marcos, CA
Has anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or injuries ever prevented you from performing at your best? I am an athlete turned therapist who is passionate about helping other athletes navigate the world of overwhelming athletic expectations. As a previous collegiate athlete, I understand the unique challenges athletes face including: sports performance, anxiety, injury and recovery, training schedules, and post-sports transition. As a therapist, I understand how the body and mind are interconnected and impacts our mental health.
Has anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or injuries ever prevented you from performing at your best? I am an athlete turned therapist who is passionate about helping other athletes navigate the world of overwhelming athletic expectations. As a previous collegiate athlete, I understand the unique challenges athletes face including: sports performance, anxiety, injury and recovery, training schedules, and post-sports transition. As a therapist, I understand how the body and mind are interconnected and impacts our mental health.
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.
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.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or emotionally drained lately? Life can be challenging, and carrying everything on your own can leave you feeling exhausted or unsure of what to do next. I work with children, teens, adults, and neurodiverse individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and other challenges. My goal is to help you build resilience, develop greater self-awareness, and feel emotionally balanced in your daily life. I provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, find clarity, and grow with confidence.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or emotionally drained lately? Life can be challenging, and carrying everything on your own can leave you feeling exhausted or unsure of what to do next. I work with children, teens, adults, and neurodiverse individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and other challenges. My goal is to help you build resilience, develop greater self-awareness, and feel emotionally balanced in your daily life. I provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, find clarity, and grow with confidence.
Danielle L. Cisneros
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, EMDR
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress, you don’t have to stay stuck. In therapy, you’ll learn practical strategies that help you break unhealthy patterns and start feeling better. The goal is simple: give you a clear plan that helps you regain control and move forward with confidence. Change is possible, and you can get there.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress, you don’t have to stay stuck. In therapy, you’ll learn practical strategies that help you break unhealthy patterns and start feeling better. The goal is simple: give you a clear plan that helps you regain control and move forward with confidence. Change is possible, and you can get there.
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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.
We are empathic and experienced San Diego therapists who provide practical, evidenced-based therapy to children, teens, and adults. We work together with you and your family to provide treatment, support and guidance to help you understand and navigate the difficult or stressful situations that may be impacting your life.
We are empathic and experienced San Diego therapists who provide practical, evidenced-based therapy to children, teens, and adults. We work together with you and your family to provide treatment, support and guidance to help you understand and navigate the difficult or stressful situations that may be impacting your life.
I work with clients online video with telemedicine HIPPA compliant. I maintain a very successful practice of holistic psychology that addresses the client at all levels; Mental, Emotional, Physical & Spiritual, facilitating healing at the level of causation, not just management and treatment of symptoms. I sought out the most innovative treatments so my clients feel better as soon as possible and can be out-living their lives. I work very well with adolescents and individuals of all ages. I have extensive clinical experience that covers a wide range of problems.
I work with clients online video with telemedicine HIPPA compliant. I maintain a very successful practice of holistic psychology that addresses the client at all levels; Mental, Emotional, Physical & Spiritual, facilitating healing at the level of causation, not just management and treatment of symptoms. I sought out the most innovative treatments so my clients feel better as soon as possible and can be out-living their lives. I work very well with adolescents and individuals of all ages. I have extensive clinical experience that covers a wide range of problems.
"Mowlana asked Shams: But what about our wounds?
And he replied: The Light enters from where they are.” – Rumi. A core priority in my work is helping clients reclaim the power of their voice. Therapy is most meaningful as a collaborative process where you are not only heard, but truly attempted to be known. As an Iranian American therapist, I understand the richness and complexity of holding multiple cultural identities. I especially enjoy supporting Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), as well working with teenagers and adults navigating identity formation, relationships, and the often tender process of growing into themselves.
"Mowlana asked Shams: But what about our wounds?
And he replied: The Light enters from where they are.” – Rumi. A core priority in my work is helping clients reclaim the power of their voice. Therapy is most meaningful as a collaborative process where you are not only heard, but truly attempted to be known. As an Iranian American therapist, I understand the richness and complexity of holding multiple cultural identities. I especially enjoy supporting Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), as well working with teenagers and adults navigating identity formation, relationships, and the often tender process of growing into themselves.
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 enjoy working with a variety of clients who struggle with anxiety (general anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder), OCD, ADHD, and insomnia. I enjoy supporting parents as they work to reduce accommodating their children’s anxiety and OCD, including parents of adult children (failure to launch).
I enjoy working with a variety of clients who struggle with anxiety (general anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder), OCD, ADHD, and insomnia. I enjoy supporting parents as they work to reduce accommodating their children’s anxiety and OCD, including parents of adult children (failure to launch).
Why do they always criticize me?
Why do they go silent during arguments?
Why do we keep having the same fight over and over?
I work with couples who are stuck. If you're having communication problems and feel overwhelmed or hopeless about your relationship please reach out to me. I specialize in helping couples who are in transition, exploring non-monogamy, opening or closing their relationship, and healing from infidelity.
Why do they always criticize me?
Why do they go silent during arguments?
Why do we keep having the same fight over and over?
I work with couples who are stuck. If you're having communication problems and feel overwhelmed or hopeless about your relationship please reach out to me. I specialize in helping couples who are in transition, exploring non-monogamy, opening or closing their relationship, and healing from infidelity.
Is something in your life not working? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or chronic pain? Are you in a relationship that isn't fulfilling or a job you don't enjoy? Do you struggle to shut down the negative thoughts in your head that keep you awake at night and prevent you from feeling joy and presence in your life.
Is something in your life not working? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or chronic pain? Are you in a relationship that isn't fulfilling or a job you don't enjoy? Do you struggle to shut down the negative thoughts in your head that keep you awake at night and prevent you from feeling joy and presence in your life.
I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS-My passion in life is to provide therapeutic counseling support and interventions for adults, adolescents, and children whom are experiencing difficulty in some area of their life. I have over 17 years of experience treating clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma, self esteem, behavior/anger management, eating disorders, weight management and provide family and marriage therapy. I am currently providing tele-health services to provide support to clients throughout California! Please email or call if interested in making an appointment.
I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS-My passion in life is to provide therapeutic counseling support and interventions for adults, adolescents, and children whom are experiencing difficulty in some area of their life. I have over 17 years of experience treating clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma, self esteem, behavior/anger management, eating disorders, weight management and provide family and marriage therapy. I am currently providing tele-health services to provide support to clients throughout California! Please email or call if interested in making an appointment.
Trust that gut instinct telling you something needs to change. With over 10 years of experience helping individuals, families, and couples navigate life’s challenges, my specialties include ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Trauma, and Relationship Issues. I focus on building self-esteem and creating stronger, healthier connections—starting with the most important relationship of all: the one you have with yourself.
In our work together, I will support you in discovering your strengths, understanding your unique needs, and developing the tools to improve your life and relationships.
Trust that gut instinct telling you something needs to change. With over 10 years of experience helping individuals, families, and couples navigate life’s challenges, my specialties include ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Trauma, and Relationship Issues. I focus on building self-esteem and creating stronger, healthier connections—starting with the most important relationship of all: the one you have with yourself.
In our work together, I will support you in discovering your strengths, understanding your unique needs, and developing the tools to improve your life and relationships.
For child ADHD, separation anxiety, & oppositional defiance, we use Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (boost parenting skills to hook your kids on your praise).
If you are having trouble sleeping or emotionally managing life’s stressors or even your children’s challenging emotions and behaviors, we would like to help you and yours return to healthy functioning. We treat patients struggling with depression, anxiety (COVID and otherwise), inattention, impulsivity, pain, concussion, bereavement, relationships, obsessive-compulsive, and autism spectrum behaviors. Our past trainings were spent every day helping adults, couples, and children achieve better sleep and mental health, we are passionate about this work and would love to share our skills with you and yours.
For child ADHD, separation anxiety, & oppositional defiance, we use Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (boost parenting skills to hook your kids on your praise).
If you are having trouble sleeping or emotionally managing life’s stressors or even your children’s challenging emotions and behaviors, we would like to help you and yours return to healthy functioning. We treat patients struggling with depression, anxiety (COVID and otherwise), inattention, impulsivity, pain, concussion, bereavement, relationships, obsessive-compulsive, and autism spectrum behaviors. Our past trainings were spent every day helping adults, couples, and children achieve better sleep and mental health, we are passionate about this work and would love to share our skills with you and yours.
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.
Bernard approaches his practice with deep compassion and a keen therapeutic prowess. Working extensively with clients from diverse identities and cultural backgrounds, he demonstrates a strong affinity for aiding those in need. His professional journey encompasses diverse clinical environments, including community outreach, school-based interventions, Outpatient care, and Intensive Outpatient clinics. Bernard's integrative approach seamlessly blends techniques and interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Positive Parenting, and Strategic Therapy.
Bernard approaches his practice with deep compassion and a keen therapeutic prowess. Working extensively with clients from diverse identities and cultural backgrounds, he demonstrates a strong affinity for aiding those in need. His professional journey encompasses diverse clinical environments, including community outreach, school-based interventions, Outpatient care, and Intensive Outpatient clinics. Bernard's integrative approach seamlessly blends techniques and interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Positive Parenting, and Strategic Therapy.
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.
Individuals, couples, and families navigating the complexities of stress, trauma, and multicultural relationships often encounter unique challenges. Cultural differences, life transitions, and emotional trauma can be daunting. I'm here to guide you with empathy and openness. By fostering heartfelt communication, I empower you to embrace your journey and navigate adversity with grace. Together, we turn challenges into growth, equipping you with tools to heal and envision a future filled with hope, resilience, and unity. Let's transform obstacles into stepping stones for a brighter tomorrow.
Individuals, couples, and families navigating the complexities of stress, trauma, and multicultural relationships often encounter unique challenges. Cultural differences, life transitions, and emotional trauma can be daunting. I'm here to guide you with empathy and openness. By fostering heartfelt communication, I empower you to embrace your journey and navigate adversity with grace. Together, we turn challenges into growth, equipping you with tools to heal and envision a future filled with hope, resilience, and unity. Let's transform obstacles into stepping stones for a brighter tomorrow.
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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.