Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in 01923

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Dandelion Child and Family Counseling, LLC
Counselor, CEIS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Danvers, MA 01923
Hi, my name is Jennifer McAdoo. My speciality is working with children ages 2-6 but have extensive experience working with all age groups. I offer in home therapy with a catchment area of Andover, Boxford, Middleton, North Andover and North Reading. These are offered from 8-11am. I offer office visits Thursdays 10-6 at my Danvers location. I also offer psycho educational parenting consults through telehealth.
Hi, my name is Jennifer McAdoo. My speciality is working with children ages 2-6 but have extensive experience working with all age groups. I offer in home therapy with a catchment area of Andover, Boxford, Middleton, North Andover and North Reading. These are offered from 8-11am. I offer office visits Thursdays 10-6 at my Danvers location. I also offer psycho educational parenting consults through telehealth.
(978) 494-5492 View (978) 494-5492
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Amanda Wait
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Danvers, MA 01923
Not accepting new clients
**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Are you, your child, or family struggling with daily stressors, conflict, communication, or other challenges? Are you, your child or another family member struggling with mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, emotion regulation or coping? Are you having challenges with parenting strategies that work? It may be time to gain control of any (or all) of these issues in your life. Therapy can be a place for you to set goals for happiness and calmness in your life.
**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Are you, your child, or family struggling with daily stressors, conflict, communication, or other challenges? Are you, your child or another family member struggling with mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, emotion regulation or coping? Are you having challenges with parenting strategies that work? It may be time to gain control of any (or all) of these issues in your life. Therapy can be a place for you to set goals for happiness and calmness in your life.
(978) 288-1643 View (978) 288-1643
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Jill McVane
Counselor, LMHC, MEd, SAC
Verified Verified
Danvers, MA 01923  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Do you need help managing a difficult life situation, a life transition, a crisis, phase of life change or other issue that is causing you to feel unsettled? People go to therapy because something is causing them to feel "off" and that feeling may be affecting their life in some way. My focus is to meet clients where they are at and come up with a plan together to help manage whatever it is that is causing the issue. I offer a judgement free environment where clients can open their hearts and minds to a better life.
Do you need help managing a difficult life situation, a life transition, a crisis, phase of life change or other issue that is causing you to feel unsettled? People go to therapy because something is causing them to feel "off" and that feeling may be affecting their life in some way. My focus is to meet clients where they are at and come up with a plan together to help manage whatever it is that is causing the issue. I offer a judgement free environment where clients can open their hearts and minds to a better life.
(351) 200-3425 View (351) 200-3425

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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.