Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Avon, CT
Play, expressive and animal assisted therapies utilize various forms of creative expression: art, music, movement, story-telling, role play, puppetry, sand, and animal energy, to help clients explore, feel, express and transform difficult emotions both for youth and their families. Together we will work to creatively resolve issues and teach coping strategies to alleviate unsettling feelings. I have worked with youth and families for over 35 years in various settings and capacities - teacher, counselor, coach, mentor and mom.
Play, expressive and animal assisted therapies utilize various forms of creative expression: art, music, movement, story-telling, role play, puppetry, sand, and animal energy, to help clients explore, feel, express and transform difficult emotions both for youth and their families. Together we will work to creatively resolve issues and teach coping strategies to alleviate unsettling feelings. I have worked with youth and families for over 35 years in various settings and capacities - teacher, counselor, coach, mentor and mom.
When stress, anxiety, or emotional pain start to pile up, it can feel like you’re completely disconnected from everything, like you’ve lost a piece of yourself in all the chaos. It’s draining, right? Maybe you’re stuck, feeling overwhelmed, or like things are just too much to handle. That’s where I come in.
I’m here to create a space where you can take a deep breath and actually unpack what’s been weighing on you. Together, we’ll dive into the heart of what’s been holding you back. With a blend of proven therapy techniques and real, empathetic support, we’ll work through it so you can start feeling more clear and in control again.
When stress, anxiety, or emotional pain start to pile up, it can feel like you’re completely disconnected from everything, like you’ve lost a piece of yourself in all the chaos. It’s draining, right? Maybe you’re stuck, feeling overwhelmed, or like things are just too much to handle. That’s where I come in.
I’m here to create a space where you can take a deep breath and actually unpack what’s been weighing on you. Together, we’ll dive into the heart of what’s been holding you back. With a blend of proven therapy techniques and real, empathetic support, we’ll work through it so you can start feeling more clear and in control again.
You are not alone; If you need me, I’m here to help! I provide assessment, intervention, education and coaching for children and adults with speech, language, and cognitive- communication difficulties due developmentally and/or neurologically based issues. I’ve been fortunate to have worked in a variety of settings providing me with a wide array of experiences. After 28 years of experience, I continue to love my field of work and my passion translates into providing quality care to my clients and their families. Nurturing individuals to learn, grow and become more confident and independent is my mission.
You are not alone; If you need me, I’m here to help! I provide assessment, intervention, education and coaching for children and adults with speech, language, and cognitive- communication difficulties due developmentally and/or neurologically based issues. I’ve been fortunate to have worked in a variety of settings providing me with a wide array of experiences. After 28 years of experience, I continue to love my field of work and my passion translates into providing quality care to my clients and their families. Nurturing individuals to learn, grow and become more confident and independent is my mission.
It is hard to maintain and keep focused with all that life throws at us today and the ability to maintain and balance the many roles we play often feels impossible. Feelings of anxiety, depression and distraction are common whether you are a child, parent and/or significant other. With more than fifteen years experience working with children, adults and families I can assist you or your loved one in identifying and implementing clearly defined strategies for letting go of self defeating behaviors as well as creating and learning new strategies for a more successful you.
It is hard to maintain and keep focused with all that life throws at us today and the ability to maintain and balance the many roles we play often feels impossible. Feelings of anxiety, depression and distraction are common whether you are a child, parent and/or significant other. With more than fifteen years experience working with children, adults and families I can assist you or your loved one in identifying and implementing clearly defined strategies for letting go of self defeating behaviors as well as creating and learning new strategies for a more successful you.
Hello, I am glad you are here. My private practice is virtual and based in CT. I am accepting new clients and doing Telehealth sessions remotely. Please email to set up a consult. I am an LCSW working as a Social Worker for the past twenty plus years. I have experience working with individuals, families, couples, and adolescents who are dealing with all types of stressful situations and issues. I can help decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety by working collaboratively with clients to improve quality of life, relationships, and improve overall functioning and outlook.
Hello, I am glad you are here. My private practice is virtual and based in CT. I am accepting new clients and doing Telehealth sessions remotely. Please email to set up a consult. I am an LCSW working as a Social Worker for the past twenty plus years. I have experience working with individuals, families, couples, and adolescents who are dealing with all types of stressful situations and issues. I can help decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety by working collaboratively with clients to improve quality of life, relationships, and improve overall functioning and outlook.
Hello I serve pediatric to adult clients and have a special interest in perinatal mental health, first responder mental wellness, working with military persons and their families, as well as individuals with PTSD. I enjoy helping individuals overcome anxiety and depression as well as how nutrition can impact mood. I enjoy working with families with high levels of conflict as well as adolescents with behavioral issues.
Hello I serve pediatric to adult clients and have a special interest in perinatal mental health, first responder mental wellness, working with military persons and their families, as well as individuals with PTSD. I enjoy helping individuals overcome anxiety and depression as well as how nutrition can impact mood. I enjoy working with families with high levels of conflict as well as adolescents with behavioral issues.
Currently welcoming new clients to my practice.With more than twenty yrs of experience providing therapy, I have worked extensively with both individuals& families. The cornerstone of my treatment method is a strength-based approach.I focus on identifying & building upon existing strengths as we explore factors contributing to your current life stressors.My goal is to support you & your loved ones in developing effective, healthy coping skills.These skills are designed to help you address & manage challenges as they arise.
Experiencing depression, anxiety family conflict, trauma, school based conconcerns, life challenges, I can help
Currently welcoming new clients to my practice.With more than twenty yrs of experience providing therapy, I have worked extensively with both individuals& families. The cornerstone of my treatment method is a strength-based approach.I focus on identifying & building upon existing strengths as we explore factors contributing to your current life stressors.My goal is to support you & your loved ones in developing effective, healthy coping skills.These skills are designed to help you address & manage challenges as they arise.
Experiencing depression, anxiety family conflict, trauma, school based conconcerns, life challenges, I can help
If you find life to be hard, can't seem to get out of your own way, feel disappointed, or alone, then let's work together to find ways to understand your struggles and connect with a solution. It remains my honor and privilege to serve individuals who face a wide array of psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues. Currently I focus on talk therapy with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. This is applied to explore thoughts and feelings in a caring and supportive atmosphere; working collaboratively on problems that might include issues with closeness, assertiveness, unresolved grief and addiction.
If you find life to be hard, can't seem to get out of your own way, feel disappointed, or alone, then let's work together to find ways to understand your struggles and connect with a solution. It remains my honor and privilege to serve individuals who face a wide array of psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues. Currently I focus on talk therapy with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. This is applied to explore thoughts and feelings in a caring and supportive atmosphere; working collaboratively on problems that might include issues with closeness, assertiveness, unresolved grief and addiction.
Plan Be Consulting Founder Michael Shelby encourages others to accept when life hasn’t gone according to plan. The first step is recognizing the problem; the second step is creating a “Plan B.” With a combination of empathy and expertise, Plan Be Counseling creates functional, achievable, and lasting solutions to help individuals, couples, and families through some of life’s most challenging problems. We are certified to offer EMDR and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy to our clients.
Plan Be Consulting Founder Michael Shelby encourages others to accept when life hasn’t gone according to plan. The first step is recognizing the problem; the second step is creating a “Plan B.” With a combination of empathy and expertise, Plan Be Counseling creates functional, achievable, and lasting solutions to help individuals, couples, and families through some of life’s most challenging problems. We are certified to offer EMDR and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy to our clients.
You’ve hit the wall. You can’t do any more, can’t manage your stress and can’t imagine struggling like this for the rest of your life. Things are so unpleasant and uncomfortable that you know you need help, but don’t know where to look or who can provide what you need. You can’t go back to when you were happier, and you can’t move forward like this. You need someone who is going to understand your concerns and can objectively and reassuringly help you feel better.
You’ve hit the wall. You can’t do any more, can’t manage your stress and can’t imagine struggling like this for the rest of your life. Things are so unpleasant and uncomfortable that you know you need help, but don’t know where to look or who can provide what you need. You can’t go back to when you were happier, and you can’t move forward like this. You need someone who is going to understand your concerns and can objectively and reassuringly help you feel better.
I offer remote tele-health and video therapy sessions to anyone seeking mental health support. I earned my MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford following earning a BA in Psychology, minoring in Women's Studies, from Uconn. I served at York Correctional Maximum Security Prison as a Post Graduate Clinical Intern. I worked as an IICAPS clinician following graduation. I am now working as an Outpatient Clinician serving clients of varying ages and clinical needs. I take the trust my clients offer very seriously and I only take a limited amount of clients ensuring I can give the best care possible.
I offer remote tele-health and video therapy sessions to anyone seeking mental health support. I earned my MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford following earning a BA in Psychology, minoring in Women's Studies, from Uconn. I served at York Correctional Maximum Security Prison as a Post Graduate Clinical Intern. I worked as an IICAPS clinician following graduation. I am now working as an Outpatient Clinician serving clients of varying ages and clinical needs. I take the trust my clients offer very seriously and I only take a limited amount of clients ensuring I can give the best care possible.
At Creative Solutions Counseling, LLC, we work with children and their families to develop the skills they need to lead happy, healthy lives. We provide real solutions for daily living so children can thrive at home, in school and in life. Our approach is fun and engaging, skills-based and strengths-focused. Our top priority is to prepare kids to meet life's challenges by giving them the tools and support they need to live up to their true potential.
At Creative Solutions Counseling, LLC, we work with children and their families to develop the skills they need to lead happy, healthy lives. We provide real solutions for daily living so children can thrive at home, in school and in life. Our approach is fun and engaging, skills-based and strengths-focused. Our top priority is to prepare kids to meet life's challenges by giving them the tools and support they need to live up to their true potential.
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I have been in the social work field for over a decade working with parents on strengthening and understanding attachment, foster/adoptive parents, young adults with autism, and clients who struggle with depression and anxiety. I truly enjoy helping others and social work has been my calling to allow me to do so.
I have been in the social work field for over a decade working with parents on strengthening and understanding attachment, foster/adoptive parents, young adults with autism, and clients who struggle with depression and anxiety. I truly enjoy helping others and social work has been my calling to allow me to do so.
Life doesn't always unfold the way we expect. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, major life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, asking for help can be one of the most important steps you take. You don't have to figure everything out alone.
I believe therapy works best as a collaborative process. Rather than telling you how you "should" live your life, I work alongside you to better understand your experiences, identify what's getting in your way, and help you move toward the life you want to build.
Life doesn't always unfold the way we expect. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, major life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, asking for help can be one of the most important steps you take. You don't have to figure everything out alone.
I believe therapy works best as a collaborative process. Rather than telling you how you "should" live your life, I work alongside you to better understand your experiences, identify what's getting in your way, and help you move toward the life you want to build.
I understand that it can be a very overwhelming task to find a therapist that you feel comfortable working with and opening up to about some of your most difficult life experiences. Now, you may be ready to start trying to overcome them and it is very important to find someone who makes you feel at ease and welcome as you start and continue the therapeutic process. I have worked with many individuals working through a variety of issues they needed to overcome, and I know I can help you in the same way.
I understand that it can be a very overwhelming task to find a therapist that you feel comfortable working with and opening up to about some of your most difficult life experiences. Now, you may be ready to start trying to overcome them and it is very important to find someone who makes you feel at ease and welcome as you start and continue the therapeutic process. I have worked with many individuals working through a variety of issues they needed to overcome, and I know I can help you in the same way.
I grew up in the rural Midwest, where close-knit communities taught me the value of resilience, compassion, humility, and authentic human connection, values that guide how I show up as a therapist today.
With 14 years of experience providing in-home, outpatient, and telehealth therapy to children, families, and individuals of all ages, Im well versed in a large variety of treatment approaches and diagnoses, but I’ve found that the client-therapist compatibility matters most. I welcome any and all potential clients to schedule a 15 minute consultation to see if we might be a good match.
In-home services offered in parts of CT.
I grew up in the rural Midwest, where close-knit communities taught me the value of resilience, compassion, humility, and authentic human connection, values that guide how I show up as a therapist today.
With 14 years of experience providing in-home, outpatient, and telehealth therapy to children, families, and individuals of all ages, Im well versed in a large variety of treatment approaches and diagnoses, but I’ve found that the client-therapist compatibility matters most. I welcome any and all potential clients to schedule a 15 minute consultation to see if we might be a good match.
In-home services offered in parts of CT.
Have the days seemed harder to get by than usual for you? Trying to navigate the aftermath of our most recent pandemic, challenges at work, home and/or school, or maybe just trying to figure out what the next steps are in life - I get it, and I want to help you through that! I know what it's like when mental health issues like trauma, anxiety, stress or depression make even simple tasks seem impossible. That's where I come in. As your therapist, my goal is to help you work through the really difficult stuff, the things that seem too hard to tackle alone.
Have the days seemed harder to get by than usual for you? Trying to navigate the aftermath of our most recent pandemic, challenges at work, home and/or school, or maybe just trying to figure out what the next steps are in life - I get it, and I want to help you through that! I know what it's like when mental health issues like trauma, anxiety, stress or depression make even simple tasks seem impossible. That's where I come in. As your therapist, my goal is to help you work through the really difficult stuff, the things that seem too hard to tackle alone.
Rebecca works with children, teens, and adults who may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, depression, or life stress. Many of her clients are navigating difficult transitions, family conflict, cultural challenges, or emotional struggles that affect their daily lives. As a bilingual therapist, she is passionate about supporting Latino individuals and families who are looking for therapy in English or Spanish. Her goal is to create a safe, respectful space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.
Rebecca works with children, teens, and adults who may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, depression, or life stress. Many of her clients are navigating difficult transitions, family conflict, cultural challenges, or emotional struggles that affect their daily lives. As a bilingual therapist, she is passionate about supporting Latino individuals and families who are looking for therapy in English or Spanish. Her goal is to create a safe, respectful space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.
Raising a child in today’s world can feel overwhelming—and if your child is struggling with emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, or developmental differences, that stress can feel even greater. I work alongside children, teens, and their families to uncover strengths, build emotional resilience, and create lasting change through a warm, collaborative, and creative therapeutic process. I work closely with adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and social skills challenges, helping them better understand their inner world and build tools for coping and connection.
Raising a child in today’s world can feel overwhelming—and if your child is struggling with emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, or developmental differences, that stress can feel even greater. I work alongside children, teens, and their families to uncover strengths, build emotional resilience, and create lasting change through a warm, collaborative, and creative therapeutic process. I work closely with adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and social skills challenges, helping them better understand their inner world and build tools for coping and connection.
I often work with people who feel stuck and overwhelmed. You may find yourself caught in “what if's,” “the shoulds,” or “I can’t” thinking, which makes it difficult to stay in the present moment or feel connected to others. Over time, overthinking often leads to avoidance, frustration, isolation, and shame, as well as showing up in the body. Together, we can work on learning to step back, challenge yourself, and develop new ways of thinking that can lead to more clarity, connection, confidence, and greater control in your life.
I often work with people who feel stuck and overwhelmed. You may find yourself caught in “what if's,” “the shoulds,” or “I can’t” thinking, which makes it difficult to stay in the present moment or feel connected to others. Over time, overthinking often leads to avoidance, frustration, isolation, and shame, as well as showing up in the body. Together, we can work on learning to step back, challenge yourself, and develop new ways of thinking that can lead to more clarity, connection, confidence, and greater control in your life.
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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.