
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) at CCHC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
3930 Walnut Street, Suite 250, Fairfax, VA 22030
Let's Connect (804) 395-7020

Being a child is a special time full of curiosity, exploration, and learning. It is also a time when your body is growing, language is developing, social skills are evolving, and your capacity to cope is a work in progress. It doesn’t take much to feel unsure, overwhelmed, stressed, or unseen. Struggles are expressed through emotional and behavioral distress - tantrums, defiance, dysregulation, difficulty with focus, transitions, separation, or withdrawal from others/school/activities. It can also show up as jealousy, attention-seeking, aggression, anxiety, depression, or hyperactivity. PCIT is specifically designed for this stage.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy is an evidence-based model for families with a child aged 2-6. It focuses on what is causing the behavior so it can be dealt with directly and the behavioral or emotional symptoms are no longer needed. The therapist guides the parent through each interaction, as it organically arises in session, via a listening device.
With your therapist by your side, you can practice new strategies in real-time, learning skills that calm emotions, enhance your connection, and have a long-lasting impact on behavior. Families notice improvements in cooperation, social skills, emotion regulation, and resilience, and a reduction in conflict, stress, disconnection, and problematic behaviors.
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) at CCHC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (804) 395-7020
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904013811 Amanda Kelsheimer
- In Practice for 10 years
- Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904013811
- License: LPC, LCSW and LMFT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Amanda Kelsheimer
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Parenting
- Behavioral Issues
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Defiance
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Tantrums
- Trauma and PTSD
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Multicultural
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
The Center for Connection. Healing and Change
3930 Walnut Street
Suite 250
Fairfax, VA 22030
(804) 395-7020Email us
Additional Location
The Center for Connection, Healing and Change
Manassas, VA 20110
(804) 395-7020Nearby Areas
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) at CCHC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (804) 395-7020