Dr. Ian Schere
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Let's Connect (619) 847-0202
One of the most important things for parents of pre-teens to remember, is that the biggest motivation for your child's behaviors is attention from you. Your child will try all sorts of things to get and keep your attention, and those behaviors that work will increase while those behaviors that don't will typically go away. Children love and thrive on praise from their parents, but in many cases, those behaviors that yield negative attention from you (such as yelling or punishing) will often reinforce those unappreciated behaviors, as well.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) incorporates social learning theory and attachment theory. It helps parents address their children's problematic behaviors while increasing positive feelings between parent and child. These increased positive feelings make children inclined to be compliant, while consistent positive attention for desired behaviors, teaches children how to get that attention they crave.
I have specializations in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy & in Motivational Interviewing. Both treatment methods are evidence base and proven effective. I feel that when it comes to the care of you and your family, it is essental that the treatment we choose is proven to work.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Dr. Ian Schere now - (619) 847-0202
Let's Connect (619) 847-0202
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Venmo, ZelleInsurance
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY19284 Ian Schere
- In Practice for 23 years
- Certificate from PCIT International PCIT Therapist & Trainer / 2014
- Certificate from Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainer- MINT 2008
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Ian Schere
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (619) 847-0202
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Parenting
- Behavioral Issues
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Internet Addiction
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Dr. Ian Schere
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (619) 847-0202