Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in New York, NY

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Meredith Mahoney
Psychologist, PsyD, MSEd, PCIT, CKPMT
New York, NY 10024
Certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapist ( PCIT) and Certified Parent Management Therapist (CKPMT).
Deciding to begin therapy can be a difficult decision requiring courage and strength. I commend you on taking the first step toward feeling better, self-enlightenment, more satisfying relationships (with ourselves, other adults, or children) and personal growth. Whether you are feeling stuck in life or unsure of the next step, facing conflict or unhappiness within a relationship, experiencing feelings of depression, loneliness, or anxiety, struggling to cope with a past or recent trauma or a painful personal history, therapy can be a rewarding and transformative experience that can help you heal and reclaim control of your life.
Certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapist ( PCIT) and Certified Parent Management Therapist (CKPMT).
Deciding to begin therapy can be a difficult decision requiring courage and strength. I commend you on taking the first step toward feeling better, self-enlightenment, more satisfying relationships (with ourselves, other adults, or children) and personal growth. Whether you are feeling stuck in life or unsure of the next step, facing conflict or unhappiness within a relationship, experiencing feelings of depression, loneliness, or anxiety, struggling to cope with a past or recent trauma or a painful personal history, therapy can be a rewarding and transformative experience that can help you heal and reclaim control of your life.
(646) 791-3277 View (646) 791-3277
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Ilana Attie
Psychologist, PhD
New York, NY 10023
I see a range of difficulties, from troubles in interpersonal and parent-child relationships, to mood and anxiety disturbance, to disruptions in attention, learning and work, to problems with the self-esteem and self-regard.
In my practice, I aim to create a comfortable space within which to explore emotional, interpersonal, and behavioral difficulties. I work with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couple, and family psychotherapy. Through a collaborative process, I help patients discover connections between problematic patterns of thinking and relating, and the ongoing challenges they face. These connections – between thoughts and feelings, past and present, internal experience and external situations – can help a person think in new ways, generating possibilities for growth and change.
I see a range of difficulties, from troubles in interpersonal and parent-child relationships, to mood and anxiety disturbance, to disruptions in attention, learning and work, to problems with the self-esteem and self-regard.
In my practice, I aim to create a comfortable space within which to explore emotional, interpersonal, and behavioral difficulties. I work with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couple, and family psychotherapy. Through a collaborative process, I help patients discover connections between problematic patterns of thinking and relating, and the ongoing challenges they face. These connections – between thoughts and feelings, past and present, internal experience and external situations – can help a person think in new ways, generating possibilities for growth and change.
(646) 974-9362 View (646) 974-9362
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Rachel Shelley
Psychologist, PhD
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019
Trained in CBT, ERP, PCIT, SPACE, and a range of other
Rachel Shelley, Ph.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the founder of WholeMind Psychology. She partners with children, teens, and parents to help them make sense of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, teaching practical coping skills grounded in evidence-based approaches. Trained extensively in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP), Dr. Shelley specializes in treating anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. Her collaborative, goal-focused style—infused with warmth, humor, and compassion—empowers each family to build resilience and thrive.
Trained in CBT, ERP, PCIT, SPACE, and a range of other
Rachel Shelley, Ph.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the founder of WholeMind Psychology. She partners with children, teens, and parents to help them make sense of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, teaching practical coping skills grounded in evidence-based approaches. Trained extensively in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP), Dr. Shelley specializes in treating anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. Her collaborative, goal-focused style—infused with warmth, humor, and compassion—empowers each family to build resilience and thrive.
(929) 512-7812 View (929) 512-7812
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Mary Brinkmeyer
Psychologist, PhD
3 Endorsed
Online Only
While I mostly see adults, I also have experience providing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT).
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of training and experience working mainly with adults in individual psychotherapy, and also young children (2-7) and their families. I have worked extensively with people who are dealing with depression and anxiety, as well life-transitions, and conflicts in their families and at work. I have intensive training and experience helping those with trauma, including those who have survived child abuse and neglect, sexual assault, combat-related trauma, and moral injury. I also have extensive experience working with people with chronic pain.
While I mostly see adults, I also have experience providing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT).
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of training and experience working mainly with adults in individual psychotherapy, and also young children (2-7) and their families. I have worked extensively with people who are dealing with depression and anxiety, as well life-transitions, and conflicts in their families and at work. I have intensive training and experience helping those with trauma, including those who have survived child abuse and neglect, sexual assault, combat-related trauma, and moral injury. I also have extensive experience working with people with chronic pain.
(929) 930-4560 View (929) 930-4560
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Magdalena Buczek
Psychologist, PsyD
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Buczek also offers a variety of parenting interventions including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT), Parent Management Training (PMT), & Supportive Parenting for Anxious Emotions (SPACE).
Dr. Magdalena Buczek is a New York State Licensed Psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for children, adolescents, parents, and young adults. She takes a compassionate and collaborative approach in helping clients identify and achieve their emotional and behavioral goals.
Buczek also offers a variety of parenting interventions including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT), Parent Management Training (PMT), & Supportive Parenting for Anxious Emotions (SPACE).
Dr. Magdalena Buczek is a New York State Licensed Psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for children, adolescents, parents, and young adults. She takes a compassionate and collaborative approach in helping clients identify and achieve their emotional and behavioral goals.
(929) 368-4096 View (929) 368-4096
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Samantha Schindelheim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-R
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10024
Specifically, I provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE).
Hi! I'm Dr. Samantha Schindelheim and I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with young children, teens, adults and parents struggling with mood and anxiety issues, trauma, behavioral issues, and interpersonal challenges. I integrate a variety of evidence-based interventions to help individuals function successfully in their home, school, and communities. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and trusting space for my clients to grow. Therapy is hard work and I aim to help you find value and success in the work that we do together.
Specifically, I provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE).
Hi! I'm Dr. Samantha Schindelheim and I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with young children, teens, adults and parents struggling with mood and anxiety issues, trauma, behavioral issues, and interpersonal challenges. I integrate a variety of evidence-based interventions to help individuals function successfully in their home, school, and communities. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and trusting space for my clients to grow. Therapy is hard work and I aim to help you find value and success in the work that we do together.
(646) 679-5349 View (646) 679-5349
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Sarah Ballard
Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
I use a variety of theoretical approaches, including CBT, DBT, SFT, and PCIT, as well as incorporating art and play elements.
I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York State. I have been helping children, teens, adults, and families for over 20 years, and offer individual and family counseling to address a multitude of issues, including anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, bipolar disorder, relationship problems, LGBTQ+ concerns, and women's issues. Together, we'll develop a unique plan to break through barriers and live more freely! I truly believe that you have the answers and want to empower you to find the solutions that best work to help you live your best life.
I use a variety of theoretical approaches, including CBT, DBT, SFT, and PCIT, as well as incorporating art and play elements.
I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York State. I have been helping children, teens, adults, and families for over 20 years, and offer individual and family counseling to address a multitude of issues, including anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, bipolar disorder, relationship problems, LGBTQ+ concerns, and women's issues. Together, we'll develop a unique plan to break through barriers and live more freely! I truly believe that you have the answers and want to empower you to find the solutions that best work to help you live your best life.
(914) 768-1484 View (914) 768-1484
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Shira Kafker
Psychologist, PsyD
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Through Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT), you will gain all of those skills and learn how to shift your child's behavior through positive attention and consistent, predictable discipline strategies.
I specialize in helping families strengthen relationships and helping parents learn how to manage their children's difficult behaviors. So many caregivers feel at a loss about how to support their child in learning to regulate their emotions or listen; children may not have the skills to calm themselves down without yelling or crying, or they may struggle to maintain attention or practice safe behaviors. My goal is to help you feel empowered by learning the skills to change your child's behavior and help them learn more effective strategies to grow.
Through Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT), you will gain all of those skills and learn how to shift your child's behavior through positive attention and consistent, predictable discipline strategies.
I specialize in helping families strengthen relationships and helping parents learn how to manage their children's difficult behaviors. So many caregivers feel at a loss about how to support their child in learning to regulate their emotions or listen; children may not have the skills to calm themselves down without yelling or crying, or they may struggle to maintain attention or practice safe behaviors. My goal is to help you feel empowered by learning the skills to change your child's behavior and help them learn more effective strategies to grow.
(914) 354-3958 View (914) 354-3958
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Gemma Stern
Psychologist, PsyD
Online Only
I draw from evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and ACT, and I’m certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT).
It’s not always easy to ask for help—especially when you're used to holding it all together. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist who works with individuals, parents, and families navigating life’s many turning points. Whether you’re coping with anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship struggles, infertility, postpartum adjustment, or just feeling stuck, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you don’t have to do it alone.
I draw from evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and ACT, and I’m certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT).
It’s not always easy to ask for help—especially when you're used to holding it all together. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist who works with individuals, parents, and families navigating life’s many turning points. Whether you’re coping with anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship struggles, infertility, postpartum adjustment, or just feeling stuck, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you don’t have to do it alone.
(332) 244-6388 View (332) 244-6388
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Marian Wiener Margulies
Psychologist, PhD
New York, NY 10003
This optional technique is a powerful way to help parents see their child through another lens (literally) and offers many insights into enhancing both a child's development and the parent-child relationship.
I see adults experiencing anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. I listen deeply. I help adults become more curious about their thoughts and feelings and question long-held assumptions that no longer apply. I help them tap into their bodies' wisdom. We work on removing roadblocks to free up energy in the essential areas of love, work and play. I help children experiencing difficulty at home, in school, and with peers. Through play and talk, I help them resume the important tasks of childhood. I have a specialty niche in infants and young children. Attachment issues, trauma, divorce and loss are additional areas of expertise.
This optional technique is a powerful way to help parents see their child through another lens (literally) and offers many insights into enhancing both a child's development and the parent-child relationship.
I see adults experiencing anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. I listen deeply. I help adults become more curious about their thoughts and feelings and question long-held assumptions that no longer apply. I help them tap into their bodies' wisdom. We work on removing roadblocks to free up energy in the essential areas of love, work and play. I help children experiencing difficulty at home, in school, and with peers. Through play and talk, I help them resume the important tasks of childhood. I have a specialty niche in infants and young children. Attachment issues, trauma, divorce and loss are additional areas of expertise.
(914) 810-3311 View (914) 810-3311
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Dr. Fengtao Huang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CASAC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in maternal mental health with a focus on prenatal and postpartum mood disorders, immigration/generational trauma, parent-child bonding, and parenting skills building.
Hello, it's great to meet you! Are you feeling overwhelmed or anxious about transitioning to parenthood? Do you have chronic stress, sadness, anger, or fear related to parenting and relationship challenges? Is your child having social, behavioral, and emotional difficulties? Being a parent can be the most amazing yet challenging experience. I am here to support you through the process. I recognize clients are the experts that they are, and I hope to make you feel heard, supported, and empowered during our collaborations.
I specialize in maternal mental health with a focus on prenatal and postpartum mood disorders, immigration/generational trauma, parent-child bonding, and parenting skills building.
Hello, it's great to meet you! Are you feeling overwhelmed or anxious about transitioning to parenthood? Do you have chronic stress, sadness, anger, or fear related to parenting and relationship challenges? Is your child having social, behavioral, and emotional difficulties? Being a parent can be the most amazing yet challenging experience. I am here to support you through the process. I recognize clients are the experts that they are, and I hope to make you feel heard, supported, and empowered during our collaborations.
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Simona Noaghiul Yland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, MPH, LMFT
New York, NY 10017
Together we will navigate life challenges that are part of relationships, parent-child/teen conflicts, separation or divorce transition, daily stress, complex trauma, chronic illness, or loss.
Finding the right psychotherapist is challenging and can be a lengthy process. Once the search is completed and the therapy is under way, it will become rewarding and healing. My approach to psychotherapy is mindful, accepting and supportive. Trained in individual, couple, and family therapy, complex trauma, as well as clinical medicine and public health epidemiology, I provide treatment from an individualized integrative perspective, based on what is most beneficial to each person. My cultural and crosscultural perspectives allow me to factor in the cultural impact on human behavior.
Together we will navigate life challenges that are part of relationships, parent-child/teen conflicts, separation or divorce transition, daily stress, complex trauma, chronic illness, or loss.
Finding the right psychotherapist is challenging and can be a lengthy process. Once the search is completed and the therapy is under way, it will become rewarding and healing. My approach to psychotherapy is mindful, accepting and supportive. Trained in individual, couple, and family therapy, complex trauma, as well as clinical medicine and public health epidemiology, I provide treatment from an individualized integrative perspective, based on what is most beneficial to each person. My cultural and crosscultural perspectives allow me to factor in the cultural impact on human behavior.
(631) 850-3051 View (631) 850-3051
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Liz Morrison Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
10 Endorsed
Online Only
We use the training we have received in cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused CBT, play therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, parent-child relational issues, and expressive arts therapy to help you achieve your goals.
Therapists at Liz Morrison Therapy will help you to achieve your goals by providing you, your child, or your family with the highest quality mental health service. As specialists in children and families, our approach to helping you find results through psychotherapy is based on our experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in mental health facilities, schools, and private practice settings. Our challenging and direct, yet compassionate and considerate approach will allow you to reach your highest potential.
We use the training we have received in cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused CBT, play therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, parent-child relational issues, and expressive arts therapy to help you achieve your goals.
Therapists at Liz Morrison Therapy will help you to achieve your goals by providing you, your child, or your family with the highest quality mental health service. As specialists in children and families, our approach to helping you find results through psychotherapy is based on our experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in mental health facilities, schools, and private practice settings. Our challenging and direct, yet compassionate and considerate approach will allow you to reach your highest potential.
(347) 836-4014 View (347) 836-4014
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Dr. Ashley S. Castro
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
For young children, I offer parent-child therapy with live coaching to help parents practice child therapy strategies with their child at home and out in public.
As a parent, you'd do anything for your child to be happy and successful. But when your child is struggling you can find yourself lost. Negotiating, talking it out, yelling, reasoning, and bribing haven’t worked. If you have a young child, you may find your life is now shaped around their moods, worries, or tantrums. Or maybe you have a teen, whose inner world feels increasingly out of reach for you and overwhelming for them. I want to help you and your child understand what’s happening and find a new path forward.
For young children, I offer parent-child therapy with live coaching to help parents practice child therapy strategies with their child at home and out in public.
As a parent, you'd do anything for your child to be happy and successful. But when your child is struggling you can find yourself lost. Negotiating, talking it out, yelling, reasoning, and bribing haven’t worked. If you have a young child, you may find your life is now shaped around their moods, worries, or tantrums. Or maybe you have a teen, whose inner world feels increasingly out of reach for you and overwhelming for them. I want to help you and your child understand what’s happening and find a new path forward.
(718) 790-4874 View (718) 790-4874
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Dr. Nazia Denese
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
Studies show that the quality of the relationship between therapist and patient is the highest predictor of successful treatment, over modality, but nevertheless, my most common treatment modalities are CBT, ERP, BPT, and PCIT.
As a Columbia & Harvard-trained psychologist, I help 20 & 30 somethings with life challenges, anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, and parenting. I also specialize in child/teen selective mutism, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and oppositionality.
Studies show that the quality of the relationship between therapist and patient is the highest predictor of successful treatment, over modality, but nevertheless, my most common treatment modalities are CBT, ERP, BPT, and PCIT.
As a Columbia & Harvard-trained psychologist, I help 20 & 30 somethings with life challenges, anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, and parenting. I also specialize in child/teen selective mutism, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and oppositionality.
(646) 917-9093 View (646) 917-9093
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Frances Aquino
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, BCD, LMFT
Online Only
Do you or a family member feel that life is so difficult and everything you try appears to be falling apart at the seam. Disappointment, hurt, grief and anger can morph into complicated unwanted behavior if left unresolved. Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating and sleep disorders can arise when life circumstances are overwhelmingly stressful. Over the years the feedback that I have received from clients is: that I am warm, caring, understanding, easy to talk to; willing to help you tell your story by asking the questions that bring out your inner voice and easily reached by phone or text.
Do you or a family member feel that life is so difficult and everything you try appears to be falling apart at the seam. Disappointment, hurt, grief and anger can morph into complicated unwanted behavior if left unresolved. Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating and sleep disorders can arise when life circumstances are overwhelmingly stressful. Over the years the feedback that I have received from clients is: that I am warm, caring, understanding, easy to talk to; willing to help you tell your story by asking the questions that bring out your inner voice and easily reached by phone or text.
(347) 334-5170 View (347) 334-5170
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Jenny Weil Malatras
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and parenting challenges, using evidence-based approaches like CBT, PCIT, and mindfulness.
As the founder of Wellstream Psychology, I believe everyone deserves the skills to live and parent well. With expertise in pediatric psychology and extensive experience working with children, caregivers, and adults, I offer comprehensive care across the lifespan. My evidence-based, individualized approach is tailored to your unique needs. I provide individual therapy for all ages, parent training in effective strategies, techniques to change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, tools to improve emotional awareness and control, and guidance to align your life with what matters most to you.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and parenting challenges, using evidence-based approaches like CBT, PCIT, and mindfulness.
As the founder of Wellstream Psychology, I believe everyone deserves the skills to live and parent well. With expertise in pediatric psychology and extensive experience working with children, caregivers, and adults, I offer comprehensive care across the lifespan. My evidence-based, individualized approach is tailored to your unique needs. I provide individual therapy for all ages, parent training in effective strategies, techniques to change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, tools to improve emotional awareness and control, and guidance to align your life with what matters most to you.
(518) 676-0570 View (518) 676-0570
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Anne Fribourg
Psychologist, PhD
New York, NY 10024
I work with both individuals and couples and also offer dyadic parent-child and parent counseling.
Therapy is a process of growth and discovery and, as your therapist, I will be an active participant in this process. We will work together to identify your goals and uncover the obstacles that are preventing you from moving forward in your life. My style is engaged and interactive--I will ask questions, give feedback, and encourage you to think about the choices you make and the results of those choices. I am an empathic listener, who can emotionally attune and communicate with others and I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my client's individual needs.
I work with both individuals and couples and also offer dyadic parent-child and parent counseling.
Therapy is a process of growth and discovery and, as your therapist, I will be an active participant in this process. We will work together to identify your goals and uncover the obstacles that are preventing you from moving forward in your life. My style is engaged and interactive--I will ask questions, give feedback, and encourage you to think about the choices you make and the results of those choices. I am an empathic listener, who can emotionally attune and communicate with others and I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my client's individual needs.
(646) 798-1050 View (646) 798-1050
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Madalina Yellico
Psychologist, PhD
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10024
I am trained in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT).
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in NY state with a passion for encouraging personal growth and psychological health. I am experienced in working with adults, children, adolescents, and parents. I take a whole-person approach to treatment, which creates an integration of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the human condition. This focus on the many factors that effect a person creates connection, understanding, and an intervention that is tailored to the individual. As a clinician I focus on balance, which includes validation and understanding while also encouraging change and growth.
I am trained in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT).
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in NY state with a passion for encouraging personal growth and psychological health. I am experienced in working with adults, children, adolescents, and parents. I take a whole-person approach to treatment, which creates an integration of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the human condition. This focus on the many factors that effect a person creates connection, understanding, and an intervention that is tailored to the individual. As a clinician I focus on balance, which includes validation and understanding while also encouraging change and growth.
(631) 253-8817 View (631) 253-8817
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Emily Fried
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSEd, CLC, IMHM-C, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10022
Early childhood services include child-parent play therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT), and play-based developmental therapy.
Now offering telehealth in NY! In-person & telehealth offered in CO. 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.
Now offering telehealth in NY! In-person & telehealth offered in CO. 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.
(720) 928-3866 View (720) 928-3866

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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.