Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Boulder, CO
I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and certified in Seeking Safety, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Managing & Adapting Practices (MAP), and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT).
I provide therapy using a variety of treatment models to best meet your needs. I tend to focus our sessions on gently exploring how the past affects the present, how thoughts impact feelings and behaviors, and how patterns present themselves in our lives. By creating a safe and nurturing environment, I support individuals in improving relationships, processing trauma, and implementing healthy coping strategies. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and challenges with adjusting to life’s stressors.
I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and certified in Seeking Safety, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Managing & Adapting Practices (MAP), and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT).
I provide therapy using a variety of treatment models to best meet your needs. I tend to focus our sessions on gently exploring how the past affects the present, how thoughts impact feelings and behaviors, and how patterns present themselves in our lives. By creating a safe and nurturing environment, I support individuals in improving relationships, processing trauma, and implementing healthy coping strategies. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and challenges with adjusting to life’s stressors.
As a therapist I work with people navigating significant life transitions, experiencing grief, loss, or dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, existential questions, and past trauma. They might be part of the LGBTQ community or be neurodivergent. My clients seek a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts and emotions. They are seeking support, understanding, to develop resilience, and cultivate psychological flexibility. Their goals include achieving personal and interpersonal growth, feeling validated and heard, and gaining the tools to navigate life's challenges with self-awareness and compassion.
As a therapist I work with people navigating significant life transitions, experiencing grief, loss, or dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, existential questions, and past trauma. They might be part of the LGBTQ community or be neurodivergent. My clients seek a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts and emotions. They are seeking support, understanding, to develop resilience, and cultivate psychological flexibility. Their goals include achieving personal and interpersonal growth, feeling validated and heard, and gaining the tools to navigate life's challenges with self-awareness and compassion.
Using proven, research-backed therapy practices (Attachment Theory, EFT, ACT, EMDR, PCIT, COSP) we'll build an accepting, secure space to work through and resolve the deeper issues that feel so overwhelming right now.
When we work together, I adapt each therapy session uniquely to you: there is no expectation that you fit a standard approach or do things "my way." You matter. Your unique story matters. You deserve to be heard and respected by your therapist. Together, we work towards YOUR goals, building towards your better future each time we meet.
Using proven, research-backed therapy practices (Attachment Theory, EFT, ACT, EMDR, PCIT, COSP) we'll build an accepting, secure space to work through and resolve the deeper issues that feel so overwhelming right now.
When we work together, I adapt each therapy session uniquely to you: there is no expectation that you fit a standard approach or do things "my way." You matter. Your unique story matters. You deserve to be heard and respected by your therapist. Together, we work towards YOUR goals, building towards your better future each time we meet.
Are your relationships causing distress? Feeling overwhelmingly anxious or depressed? Repeating old tired patterns? These problems, while distressing, are signs that you are ready to make changes - letting go of what is not working and learning new ways of being. As an experienced psychotherapist, I offer you and your family confidential, creative and effective support to make these important and compelling life changes. In our work together, you gain the tools and confidence to navigate and overcome life's problems - turning obstacles into opportunities for change, growth and transformation.
Are your relationships causing distress? Feeling overwhelmingly anxious or depressed? Repeating old tired patterns? These problems, while distressing, are signs that you are ready to make changes - letting go of what is not working and learning new ways of being. As an experienced psychotherapist, I offer you and your family confidential, creative and effective support to make these important and compelling life changes. In our work together, you gain the tools and confidence to navigate and overcome life's problems - turning obstacles into opportunities for change, growth and transformation.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy provides quick solutions and reduces parental stress.
My method of child and family treatment is PCIT a live-coaching model where parents are taught skills and coached while they play with their children. Dr. Gottman informs my treatment with couples and I focus on solutions and teaching concrete skills for coping with adults and teens.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy provides quick solutions and reduces parental stress.
My method of child and family treatment is PCIT a live-coaching model where parents are taught skills and coached while they play with their children. Dr. Gottman informs my treatment with couples and I focus on solutions and teaching concrete skills for coping with adults and teens.
Adriana Larsen | North Boulder Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Boulder, CO 80301
I work with children, teens, families and parents, providing a strong therapeutic container for growth. Clients want a supportive environment to thrive, cope with pain, and find joy and self-acceptance. I use evidence-based, empowering therapy that de-pathologizes the person. My goal is to help clients reach their highest potential. My ideal client, whether it's a child, teen, family or a parent; seeks to feel heard, seen, and understood while navigating life's challenges. They face issues like depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, career hurdles, and attachment difficulties.
I work with children, teens, families and parents, providing a strong therapeutic container for growth. Clients want a supportive environment to thrive, cope with pain, and find joy and self-acceptance. I use evidence-based, empowering therapy that de-pathologizes the person. My goal is to help clients reach their highest potential. My ideal client, whether it's a child, teen, family or a parent; seeks to feel heard, seen, and understood while navigating life's challenges. They face issues like depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, career hurdles, and attachment difficulties.
As a seasoned and experienced Counselor, I take a holistic (comprehensive) approach in psychotherapy focusing on all parts of a person which includes the emotional, social, biological, environmental, spiritual/philosophical (meaning and purpose), and psychological components that make us whole. Have you yet to reach your fullest potential? Is the past weighing you down? Are you are feeling unfulfilled in your life? I am here to listen, support, and to explore all angles.
As a seasoned and experienced Counselor, I take a holistic (comprehensive) approach in psychotherapy focusing on all parts of a person which includes the emotional, social, biological, environmental, spiritual/philosophical (meaning and purpose), and psychological components that make us whole. Have you yet to reach your fullest potential? Is the past weighing you down? Are you are feeling unfulfilled in your life? I am here to listen, support, and to explore all angles.
Emily Fried
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSEd, CLC, IMHM-C, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Early childhood services include child-parent play therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT), and play-based developmental therapy.
In-person in Boulder, CO & virtual therapy in New York and Colorado. I have 15 years of clinical experience specializing in children birth to 8 y/o, parents during prenatal and postpartum periods, and adults in all stages of life. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic principles and is individually tailored to promote reflection, emotion regulation, and healing.
I offer individual psychotherapy and neurodivergent-affirming therapy to adults experiencing a range of issues including adjusting to life transitions, anxiety, depression, addiction, problems with relationships or work, and those seeking to find balance in their lives.
Early childhood services include child-parent play therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT), and play-based developmental therapy.
In-person in Boulder, CO & virtual therapy in New York and Colorado. I have 15 years of clinical experience specializing in children birth to 8 y/o, parents during prenatal and postpartum periods, and adults in all stages of life. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic principles and is individually tailored to promote reflection, emotion regulation, and healing.
I offer individual psychotherapy and neurodivergent-affirming therapy to adults experiencing a range of issues including adjusting to life transitions, anxiety, depression, addiction, problems with relationships or work, and those seeking to find balance in their lives.
You’ve spent a long time staying strong; now it’s time to feel safe. I help adults, kids, and couples heal from the inside out by weaving together EMDR, attachment work, and nervous system regulation. If you’re navigating trauma, relationship hurdles, or a loss of self-worth, let’s work on unlearning the old patterns. It’s time to build a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the.
You’ve spent a long time staying strong; now it’s time to feel safe. I help adults, kids, and couples heal from the inside out by weaving together EMDR, attachment work, and nervous system regulation. If you’re navigating trauma, relationship hurdles, or a loss of self-worth, let’s work on unlearning the old patterns. It’s time to build a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the.
I was given an incredible opportunity in the early 1970's to work in the field of sexual health and psychotherapy. This is all truly my lifetime passion and commitment. After 40+ years of practice, I am so fortunate that I remain always fascinated & passionate by psychology, people & issues uniquely revolving around sexual health. I love movement & supporting my clients' internal power to change. I work with couples as well as individuals, specializing in intimacy & communication skills. I specialize in working with older couples and individuals.
I was given an incredible opportunity in the early 1970's to work in the field of sexual health and psychotherapy. This is all truly my lifetime passion and commitment. After 40+ years of practice, I am so fortunate that I remain always fascinated & passionate by psychology, people & issues uniquely revolving around sexual health. I love movement & supporting my clients' internal power to change. I work with couples as well as individuals, specializing in intimacy & communication skills. I specialize in working with older couples and individuals.
Emotionally Focused Therapy - Eric Schainuck
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Boulder, CO 80301
I am filled with admiration and respect witnessing you take a step towards therapy. By making time for therapy you are choosing to walk in deeper alignment with what matters to you most, and that is significant. All of you, your thoughts, and your feelings are welcome here. With a background in attachment-based therapies, EFCT, family systems, developmental psychology, and trauma healing, I specialize in working with the complexity of emotions that keep individuals and couples from actualizing the life and relationships they want.
I am filled with admiration and respect witnessing you take a step towards therapy. By making time for therapy you are choosing to walk in deeper alignment with what matters to you most, and that is significant. All of you, your thoughts, and your feelings are welcome here. With a background in attachment-based therapies, EFCT, family systems, developmental psychology, and trauma healing, I specialize in working with the complexity of emotions that keep individuals and couples from actualizing the life and relationships they want.
I utilize a combination of therapeutic interventions to promote positive family dynamics, including play and talk therapy, parent support, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT).
Growing up is difficult, and caregiving can be just as challenging. No one should have to navigate these experiences alone.
As a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist, I have over 15 years of experience supporting young children and their families. My background includes working with families navigating neurodivergence, developmental delays, sensory processing, attention difficulties, divorce, foster care, and the everyday challenges of raising children.
Because children depend on their families to flourish, the cornerstone of my work is partnering with both caregivers and children.
I utilize a combination of therapeutic interventions to promote positive family dynamics, including play and talk therapy, parent support, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT).
Growing up is difficult, and caregiving can be just as challenging. No one should have to navigate these experiences alone.
As a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist, I have over 15 years of experience supporting young children and their families. My background includes working with families navigating neurodivergence, developmental delays, sensory processing, attention difficulties, divorce, foster care, and the everyday challenges of raising children.
Because children depend on their families to flourish, the cornerstone of my work is partnering with both caregivers and children.
As a master’s student studying mindfulness-based Transpersonal Psychology, I am passionate about supporting individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieve greater emotional well-being. I use a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy and believe in creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, gain awareness, and work towards personal growth. My goal is to meet you where you are to overcome obstacles and build a healthier, more fulfilling life.
If you are ready to make positive changes or simply need someone to talk to, I am here to support you on your journey and assist you
As a master’s student studying mindfulness-based Transpersonal Psychology, I am passionate about supporting individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieve greater emotional well-being. I use a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy and believe in creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, gain awareness, and work towards personal growth. My goal is to meet you where you are to overcome obstacles and build a healthier, more fulfilling life.
If you are ready to make positive changes or simply need someone to talk to, I am here to support you on your journey and assist you
Life is built on connection. We thrive when we feel safe, seen, and supported by the people around us. Yet, for many of us, relationships can also carry the deepest pain. Whether it’s conflict with a partner, distance from family, or the lingering effects of betrayal, loss, or trauma, our ability to connect and trust can become wounded.
Therapy offers a path toward healing—helping us not only recover from past pain but also learn how to build and sustain healthy, fulfilling relationships moving forward.
Life is built on connection. We thrive when we feel safe, seen, and supported by the people around us. Yet, for many of us, relationships can also carry the deepest pain. Whether it’s conflict with a partner, distance from family, or the lingering effects of betrayal, loss, or trauma, our ability to connect and trust can become wounded.
Therapy offers a path toward healing—helping us not only recover from past pain but also learn how to build and sustain healthy, fulfilling relationships moving forward.
I love working with clients of all ages! The children I work with tend to struggle with emotion regulation. This can present as tantrums, aggression, depression, anxiety, and negative self-talk. Their parents are looking for a safe space for their child to process feelings and support to be the best parents they can be. The teenage clients I work with often present with low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and self-harm. Adult clients in my practice have often experienced childhood trauma. They are aware of the impact this has on their current life and need help learning how to love and heal their wounded child parts.
I love working with clients of all ages! The children I work with tend to struggle with emotion regulation. This can present as tantrums, aggression, depression, anxiety, and negative self-talk. Their parents are looking for a safe space for their child to process feelings and support to be the best parents they can be. The teenage clients I work with often present with low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and self-harm. Adult clients in my practice have often experienced childhood trauma. They are aware of the impact this has on their current life and need help learning how to love and heal their wounded child parts.
Parenting, especially in the midst of our ever changing, fast moving culture, comes with many joys and challenges. Our expectations of parenthood often do not match our reality and this can leave caregivers with feelings of anxiety, stress, isolation, inadequacy and loneliness. Having a place to explore those feelings without judgement is what makes therapy so powerful. I am here to help you navigate parenting in a supportive non-judgmental space. Book a free 20 minute phone consultation to learn how we could work together.
Parenting, especially in the midst of our ever changing, fast moving culture, comes with many joys and challenges. Our expectations of parenthood often do not match our reality and this can leave caregivers with feelings of anxiety, stress, isolation, inadequacy and loneliness. Having a place to explore those feelings without judgement is what makes therapy so powerful. I am here to help you navigate parenting in a supportive non-judgmental space. Book a free 20 minute phone consultation to learn how we could work together.
I graduated from Naropa University in May 2015 with my Master's degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and Art Therapy. I work with children, teens, and adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, grief, and self-esteem. I feel that the therapeutic relationship is a partnership, where together we will decide the pace, structure, and forms of expression that best suit the client's needs. I am primarily an art therapist who loves to help clients express themselves and their emotions in a healthy and safe way using art materials.
I graduated from Naropa University in May 2015 with my Master's degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and Art Therapy. I work with children, teens, and adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, grief, and self-esteem. I feel that the therapeutic relationship is a partnership, where together we will decide the pace, structure, and forms of expression that best suit the client's needs. I am primarily an art therapist who loves to help clients express themselves and their emotions in a healthy and safe way using art materials.
I am a master's level clinician who offers professional treatment of the family system. Within my private practice, sessions focus on individuals, adolescents, families, parenting, behavioral issues, addiction, & any issues causing strained relationships which negatively affect the home environment. I use a unique mixture of humor, directness, relatability, & acceptance to provide a safe environment with my clients. In a non-judgmental space, one’s inherent strength & mindfulness can submerge. Using a strengths-based approach, I help clients find tangible ways to obtain their individual versions of positive change.
I am a master's level clinician who offers professional treatment of the family system. Within my private practice, sessions focus on individuals, adolescents, families, parenting, behavioral issues, addiction, & any issues causing strained relationships which negatively affect the home environment. I use a unique mixture of humor, directness, relatability, & acceptance to provide a safe environment with my clients. In a non-judgmental space, one’s inherent strength & mindfulness can submerge. Using a strengths-based approach, I help clients find tangible ways to obtain their individual versions of positive change.
Are you or a family member feeling stuck? Together we can uncover new solutions. I'll work creatively and collaboratively with you to find pathways out of those difficult places, both within you and in your relationships. Perhaps you have a child or teen who's experiencing anxiety or fears, or you are experiencing sadness and stress personally or with a partner or family member. Together we'll find solutions as we tap into your inherent strengths and the potential strengths in your relationships.
Are you or a family member feeling stuck? Together we can uncover new solutions. I'll work creatively and collaboratively with you to find pathways out of those difficult places, both within you and in your relationships. Perhaps you have a child or teen who's experiencing anxiety or fears, or you are experiencing sadness and stress personally or with a partner or family member. Together we'll find solutions as we tap into your inherent strengths and the potential strengths in your relationships.
Mila Long: Recovery Quest Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CAS, BST, DBTC, RP, ADS
Boulder, CO 80302
I am a passionate person in recovery committed to creating health & wellness for individuals & families. As a licensed Substance Abuse Counselor, Trauma Therapist, Wellness Consultant, Family Specialist, Acupuncturist & Energy Healer, I use my expertise & personal experience to create a comfortable space to process what can be the uncomfortable parts of life. I am trained thoroughly in brain chemistry & the nervous systems, & I am passionate about empowering people to both understand & recreate their physiological responses. I also use holistic approaches to heal the mind & body simultaneously - I’m here to support your journey!
I am a passionate person in recovery committed to creating health & wellness for individuals & families. As a licensed Substance Abuse Counselor, Trauma Therapist, Wellness Consultant, Family Specialist, Acupuncturist & Energy Healer, I use my expertise & personal experience to create a comfortable space to process what can be the uncomfortable parts of life. I am trained thoroughly in brain chemistry & the nervous systems, & I am passionate about empowering people to both understand & recreate their physiological responses. I also use holistic approaches to heal the mind & body simultaneously - I’m here to support your journey!
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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.