Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
Parenting a neurodivergent child can feel overwhelming, isolating, and confusing — especially when you’re trying to break patterns from your own childhood at the same time. You don’t have to navigate that alone. My approach blends attachment, trauma-informed care, and practical tools so change feels doable and not just talked about. Therapy with me is collaborative, honest, and focused on helping your family function with more clarity and compassion.
Parenting a neurodivergent child can feel overwhelming, isolating, and confusing — especially when you’re trying to break patterns from your own childhood at the same time. You don’t have to navigate that alone. My approach blends attachment, trauma-informed care, and practical tools so change feels doable and not just talked about. Therapy with me is collaborative, honest, and focused on helping your family function with more clarity and compassion.
As a certified PCIT Therapist, I can help to improve your child's emotion regulation and compliance with commands, while also restoring the warmth in the parent-child relationship that can be degraded through frequent conflict.
I enjoy working with children, teens, and families who are motivated to make changes to improve their lives. We could all use more joy in our lives, and I am passionate about setting people up for success. For parents, I pride myself on being able to empower them with the skills to parent children who present unique challenges. For children and teens, I provide a safe place where they can share their experiences and increase their skill sets.
As a certified PCIT Therapist, I can help to improve your child's emotion regulation and compliance with commands, while also restoring the warmth in the parent-child relationship that can be degraded through frequent conflict.
I enjoy working with children, teens, and families who are motivated to make changes to improve their lives. We could all use more joy in our lives, and I am passionate about setting people up for success. For parents, I pride myself on being able to empower them with the skills to parent children who present unique challenges. For children and teens, I provide a safe place where they can share their experiences and increase their skill sets.
I provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment for children, teens, young adults, and families wanting to make positive change in their lives. I am goal-oriented and solution-focused, supporting my clients in exploring the root of their concerns as well as building solutions and resilience to overcome whatever may be the barriers in their lives. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and disruptive behaviors in the home, work, and school setting.
I provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment for children, teens, young adults, and families wanting to make positive change in their lives. I am goal-oriented and solution-focused, supporting my clients in exploring the root of their concerns as well as building solutions and resilience to overcome whatever may be the barriers in their lives. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and disruptive behaviors in the home, work, and school setting.
My name is Francisco Zepeda a Bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Indianapolis, Indiana working with clients statewide via tele-health. I work with individuals, couples, or families and specialize in generational trauma, childhood trauma, attachment, co-parenting, ADHD, anxiety and depression. I use Internal Family Systems, Gottman Method, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and provide a safe space where clients are able to feel vulnerable enough to express themselves and tell their story.
My name is Francisco Zepeda a Bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Indianapolis, Indiana working with clients statewide via tele-health. I work with individuals, couples, or families and specialize in generational trauma, childhood trauma, attachment, co-parenting, ADHD, anxiety and depression. I use Internal Family Systems, Gottman Method, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and provide a safe space where clients are able to feel vulnerable enough to express themselves and tell their story.
Dr. Hernandez, a licensed Clinical Psychologist (PsyD) and Health Service Provider in Psychology (HSPP), specializes in providing mental health services. His focus encompasses Spanish-speaking individuals, veterans, and those struggling with low-income and adverse childhood experiences. As a Mexican immigrant and a veteran of OIF and OEF, he brings unique empathy and understanding to the challenges faced by his clients.
Dr. Hernandez, a licensed Clinical Psychologist (PsyD) and Health Service Provider in Psychology (HSPP), specializes in providing mental health services. His focus encompasses Spanish-speaking individuals, veterans, and those struggling with low-income and adverse childhood experiences. As a Mexican immigrant and a veteran of OIF and OEF, he brings unique empathy and understanding to the challenges faced by his clients.
Say hello to hope, strength and peace. My goal is to assist my clients in navigating the challenges that life presents to each of us. Our minds can become stuck in the “on” position when we are overwhelmed by unexpected changes or disappointments in daily life. Life can become difficult. When our fear network is in overdrive, we can experience a wide range of negative emotions My goal as your therapist is to work with you collaboratively, to disarm and dispel unhelpful ways of coping with life challenges. I believe in your ideas. I feel privileged to set sail with you on a journey to regain your serenity.
Say hello to hope, strength and peace. My goal is to assist my clients in navigating the challenges that life presents to each of us. Our minds can become stuck in the “on” position when we are overwhelmed by unexpected changes or disappointments in daily life. Life can become difficult. When our fear network is in overdrive, we can experience a wide range of negative emotions My goal as your therapist is to work with you collaboratively, to disarm and dispel unhelpful ways of coping with life challenges. I believe in your ideas. I feel privileged to set sail with you on a journey to regain your serenity.
Hello! I am a lighthearted, neurodiversity affirming, relationship-centered, licensed clinical social worker. I love helping my clients find ways to achieve emotional wellness, that is empowering and sustainable. I am believer in evidenced-based intervention but value the necessity of therapy being customized to the client. I specialize in neurodevelopmental diagnoses (ADHD, Autism), anxiety disorders and the various trials and tribulations of parenting. I worked previously as a school social worker, and can support 504 and IEP consultations.
Hello! I am a lighthearted, neurodiversity affirming, relationship-centered, licensed clinical social worker. I love helping my clients find ways to achieve emotional wellness, that is empowering and sustainable. I am believer in evidenced-based intervention but value the necessity of therapy being customized to the client. I specialize in neurodevelopmental diagnoses (ADHD, Autism), anxiety disorders and the various trials and tribulations of parenting. I worked previously as a school social worker, and can support 504 and IEP consultations.
Makenna
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMHCA
3 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Waitlist for new clients
Reaching out for support for your child or family can feel overwhelming. I’m here to make that process feel a little easier. I work with children and adolescents (ages 5–18) and provide parent consultations to help families better understand and respond to their child’s needs.
Reaching out for support for your child or family can feel overwhelming. I’m here to make that process feel a little easier. I work with children and adolescents (ages 5–18) and provide parent consultations to help families better understand and respond to their child’s needs.
While I am specifically interested in guiding children ages 3-11 who present with trauma, mood disorders, and/or disruptive externalizing behaviors towards a place of emotional regulation, I have worked with adolescents, adults, and adults older than the age of 65.
While I am specifically interested in guiding children ages 3-11 who present with trauma, mood disorders, and/or disruptive externalizing behaviors towards a place of emotional regulation, I have worked with adolescents, adults, and adults older than the age of 65.
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 enjoy working with clients to help them improve their relationship issues, feeling disconnected, family dynamic issues, changing behaviors, loneliness, hopelessness, emotional pain and traumas. I use a holistic approach looking at the whole person: mind, body and soul. I feel it is an honor to be involved in helping clients improve their spiritual, emotional and mental wellbeing.
I enjoy working with clients to help them improve their relationship issues, feeling disconnected, family dynamic issues, changing behaviors, loneliness, hopelessness, emotional pain and traumas. I use a holistic approach looking at the whole person: mind, body and soul. I feel it is an honor to be involved in helping clients improve their spiritual, emotional and mental wellbeing.
Hey there! I'm excited you’re here. Balancing work, relationships, and family can be extremely difficult...adulting is rough, am I right? Growing up in the Google era, I too understand the social media anxiety experience. How do you manage information overload and make meaningful connections in a rapidly changing world? If you’re feeling lost or anxious- let's talk! I am here to help individuals learn how to manage life’s challenges in a effective and positive way. Our practice also offers animal therapy with our ICAN dog, Levi. The best way to reach me is through email- hope to connect with you soon!
Hey there! I'm excited you’re here. Balancing work, relationships, and family can be extremely difficult...adulting is rough, am I right? Growing up in the Google era, I too understand the social media anxiety experience. How do you manage information overload and make meaningful connections in a rapidly changing world? If you’re feeling lost or anxious- let's talk! I am here to help individuals learn how to manage life’s challenges in a effective and positive way. Our practice also offers animal therapy with our ICAN dog, Levi. The best way to reach me is through email- hope to connect with you soon!
I am passionate about working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disabilities and supporting their families as they navigate home, school, and community. I believe strongly that our goal should never be to "cure" the individual with autism or make them fit the world but rather to help them be their most successful self by providing education, support, and accommodations as necessary. I also believe that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work, and each individual and family should be provided with supports that are tailored to them and are evaluated regularly as they grow and develop.
I am passionate about working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disabilities and supporting their families as they navigate home, school, and community. I believe strongly that our goal should never be to "cure" the individual with autism or make them fit the world but rather to help them be their most successful self by providing education, support, and accommodations as necessary. I also believe that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work, and each individual and family should be provided with supports that are tailored to them and are evaluated regularly as they grow and develop.
Life surprises us sometimes… In those moments it is helpful to have someone to come alongside us to provide genuine presence, professionalism and expertise, balanced with compassion, to help through times of transition, trauma or growth. I am passionate about offering encouragement, steps for healing and coping, insight, psychoeducation and interpretation when families are struggling to understand one another. Learning how to navigate life’s courses with sensitivity, kindness and realistic perspective can be more easily undertaken in a therapeutic forum that is accepting and direct. Office, teletherapy, walk/talk or home based.
Life surprises us sometimes… In those moments it is helpful to have someone to come alongside us to provide genuine presence, professionalism and expertise, balanced with compassion, to help through times of transition, trauma or growth. I am passionate about offering encouragement, steps for healing and coping, insight, psychoeducation and interpretation when families are struggling to understand one another. Learning how to navigate life’s courses with sensitivity, kindness and realistic perspective can be more easily undertaken in a therapeutic forum that is accepting and direct. Office, teletherapy, walk/talk or home based.
We are a community of clinicians who value diversity, equity, and inclusion. Guided by integrity and compassion, we are dedicated to providing excellent care for every person we serve. We believe emotional well-being is the foundation for living with purpose and possibility. Our counselors walk alongside individuals, families, and communities to nurture healing, deepen self-understanding, and strengthen resilience. Together, we work toward helping you live as your best and fullest self.
We are a community of clinicians who value diversity, equity, and inclusion. Guided by integrity and compassion, we are dedicated to providing excellent care for every person we serve. We believe emotional well-being is the foundation for living with purpose and possibility. Our counselors walk alongside individuals, families, and communities to nurture healing, deepen self-understanding, and strengthen resilience. Together, we work toward helping you live as your best and fullest self.
Empowered Living Inc (ELI) counseling style is warm, empathetic, client-centered, and interactive. We believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and meeting them where they are. ELI strongly believe in the golden rule to treat people the way you want to be treated. We also acknowledge not every theory works for everyone, therefore your treatment plan will be tailored to meet your unique and specific goals.
Empowered Living Inc (ELI) counseling style is warm, empathetic, client-centered, and interactive. We believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and meeting them where they are. ELI strongly believe in the golden rule to treat people the way you want to be treated. We also acknowledge not every theory works for everyone, therefore your treatment plan will be tailored to meet your unique and specific goals.
I have helped many people from ages 12 to 80+ 'weather a personal crisis' regardless of circumstances; in addition, I have acquired special,training in working with returning military personnel in coping with their re-entry issues as well as helping them take 'next steps'. I am also an expert in career 'direction' as well as 'redirection', and regardless of age, I seek those people as clients who desire to become or retain an 'open mind'! I encourage 'self-esteem' as a precious commodity and promote one's own goals and personal values as their keys to happiness.
I have helped many people from ages 12 to 80+ 'weather a personal crisis' regardless of circumstances; in addition, I have acquired special,training in working with returning military personnel in coping with their re-entry issues as well as helping them take 'next steps'. I am also an expert in career 'direction' as well as 'redirection', and regardless of age, I seek those people as clients who desire to become or retain an 'open mind'! I encourage 'self-esteem' as a precious commodity and promote one's own goals and personal values as their keys to happiness.
I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals and bring both professional and lived experience with anxiety and depression. I help clients unlearn masking, rebuild self-worth, and recover from the impact of long-term exposure to ableism.
Therapy with me is both validating and practical. Together, we’ll develop tools to improve executive functioning, reduce overwhelm, and create routines that align with how your brain actually works. If you’re feeling stuck in anxiety, burnout, low mood, or relationship stress, we’ll build strategies that help you feel capable, confident, and at home in yourself.
I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals and bring both professional and lived experience with anxiety and depression. I help clients unlearn masking, rebuild self-worth, and recover from the impact of long-term exposure to ableism.
Therapy with me is both validating and practical. Together, we’ll develop tools to improve executive functioning, reduce overwhelm, and create routines that align with how your brain actually works. If you’re feeling stuck in anxiety, burnout, low mood, or relationship stress, we’ll build strategies that help you feel capable, confident, and at home in yourself.
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.
We all experience emotional ups and downs from time to time caused by events in our lives or even a recent diagnosis. I specialize in assisting those who suffer from depression, anxiety and addiction. Your symptoms may be triggered by job loss, relational problems, trauma, divorce or even loss of a love one. Your symptoms may effect your relationships with your family, friends, classmates or co-workers.
We all experience emotional ups and downs from time to time caused by events in our lives or even a recent diagnosis. I specialize in assisting those who suffer from depression, anxiety and addiction. Your symptoms may be triggered by job loss, relational problems, trauma, divorce or even loss of a love one. Your symptoms may effect your relationships with your family, friends, classmates or co-workers.
See more therapy options for Indianapolis
Nearby Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists Searches for Indianapolis
See More Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) TherapistsNearby Searches for Indianapolis
- Beech Grove
- Carmel
- Castleton
- Clermont
- Cumberland
- Eagle Creek
- Greenwood
- Lawrence
- Nora
- Park Fletcher
- Southport
- Speedway
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.