Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in 70458
Avanda Craft
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Slidell, LA 70458
Are you feeling like no one understands you, unable to effectively communicate your thoughts and feelings, and tired of faking it until you make it? Well, you've made the first step in the change process, asking for help. Therapy, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish your growth without destroying your roots. Choosing me as your therapist you'll get an experienced clinician. One who has worked with children, adolescents, and adults suffering with both mental health and addictive disorders. My knowledge of ASAM criteria, Trauma-focus- CBT, and CBT therapy, has led me to having great success in being a catalyst for change.
Are you feeling like no one understands you, unable to effectively communicate your thoughts and feelings, and tired of faking it until you make it? Well, you've made the first step in the change process, asking for help. Therapy, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish your growth without destroying your roots. Choosing me as your therapist you'll get an experienced clinician. One who has worked with children, adolescents, and adults suffering with both mental health and addictive disorders. My knowledge of ASAM criteria, Trauma-focus- CBT, and CBT therapy, has led me to having great success in being a catalyst for change.
Michelle M Jeanfreau
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Slidell, LA 70458
Not accepting new clients
The decision to come to therapy is often a difficult step to take. Life by nature is not easy to navigate. We all get stuck now and again. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, working with individuals, families, adolescents, and couples to strengthen relationships through some of life's challenges and transitions.
The decision to come to therapy is often a difficult step to take. Life by nature is not easy to navigate. We all get stuck now and again. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, working with individuals, families, adolescents, and couples to strengthen relationships through some of life's challenges and transitions.
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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.