Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Knoxville, TN
I am a graduate clinician of Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. With over seven years of hands-on experience in the mental health field, I have a diverse background of care working with ages 2+. My experiences include military, first responders, military/first responder spouses, family/couples conflict, trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, neurodevelopmental disorders, and family systems–focused support.
I am a graduate clinician of Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. With over seven years of hands-on experience in the mental health field, I have a diverse background of care working with ages 2+. My experiences include military, first responders, military/first responder spouses, family/couples conflict, trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, neurodevelopmental disorders, and family systems–focused support.
I have training in Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Parent Child Interactional Therapy ( PCIT) and EMDR.
I am a licensed professional counselor that specializes in working with children with emotional and behavioral issues including those who come from hard places and have experienced various types of trauma. I operate from an attachment perspective to help children, parents and families strengthen their relationships to get their deepest needs met. Being an adoptive father I have a particular heart for adoption and foster care.
I have training in Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Parent Child Interactional Therapy ( PCIT) and EMDR.
I am a licensed professional counselor that specializes in working with children with emotional and behavioral issues including those who come from hard places and have experienced various types of trauma. I operate from an attachment perspective to help children, parents and families strengthen their relationships to get their deepest needs met. Being an adoptive father I have a particular heart for adoption and foster care.
I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Parent Child Interaction Training ( PCIT) & Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Welcome! For the past 10 years, my passion has been to help facilitate personal growth in young children, adolescents, and teens. My primary focus is to be someone you can turn to in a time of need. The stress of growing up in today's ever-changing society can be overwhelming. I would like to join you on your journey to develop the skills necessary to overcome those stressors by teaching you the skills needed. I like to practice from an unconditional, supportive therapist role, in a relaxing environment. I am dedicated to using all my resources to help achieve peace & happiness in your lives!
I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Parent Child Interaction Training ( PCIT) & Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Welcome! For the past 10 years, my passion has been to help facilitate personal growth in young children, adolescents, and teens. My primary focus is to be someone you can turn to in a time of need. The stress of growing up in today's ever-changing society can be overwhelming. I would like to join you on your journey to develop the skills necessary to overcome those stressors by teaching you the skills needed. I like to practice from an unconditional, supportive therapist role, in a relaxing environment. I am dedicated to using all my resources to help achieve peace & happiness in your lives!
Hello! I am a licensed clinical psychologist, practicing in Knoxville, TN with Knoxville Behavioral & Mental Health Services (current openings only for ADHD evaluations for adults). I am passionate about clinical work and appreciate the opportunity to join with children, families, and adults in therapy to help them overcome current challenges and plan for future success. My areas of interest include working with teens and adults presenting with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also enjoy working with parents of young children (2 to 7 years old) to improve challenging behavioral difficulties.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical psychologist, practicing in Knoxville, TN with Knoxville Behavioral & Mental Health Services (current openings only for ADHD evaluations for adults). I am passionate about clinical work and appreciate the opportunity to join with children, families, and adults in therapy to help them overcome current challenges and plan for future success. My areas of interest include working with teens and adults presenting with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also enjoy working with parents of young children (2 to 7 years old) to improve challenging behavioral difficulties.
I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT), with additional training in EMDR.
I help children and families navigate complex trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, and parenting challenges. Using approaches including TF-CBT, PCIT, and EMDR, I support children in processing experiences, building coping skills, and growing confidence while helping caregivers strengthen relationships and create lasting positive change.
I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT), with additional training in EMDR.
I help children and families navigate complex trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, and parenting challenges. Using approaches including TF-CBT, PCIT, and EMDR, I support children in processing experiences, building coping skills, and growing confidence while helping caregivers strengthen relationships and create lasting positive change.
Parents often reach out when they feel worried, overwhelmed, or unsure how to best support their child. Maybe your child is anxious, emotionally reactive, withdrawn, or struggling socially or at school. Maybe your teen feels misunderstood, shuts down, or is carrying more stress than they can explain. Many families come to therapy not because they’ve failed, but because they care deeply and want things to feel calmer, safer, and more connected. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and parents, helping families navigate anxiety, big emotions, family stress, and life transitions. I believe that behavior is communication.
Parents often reach out when they feel worried, overwhelmed, or unsure how to best support their child. Maybe your child is anxious, emotionally reactive, withdrawn, or struggling socially or at school. Maybe your teen feels misunderstood, shuts down, or is carrying more stress than they can explain. Many families come to therapy not because they’ve failed, but because they care deeply and want things to feel calmer, safer, and more connected. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and parents, helping families navigate anxiety, big emotions, family stress, and life transitions. I believe that behavior is communication.
Whatever situation you’re in or having a hard time letting go of, there is a way to get through it. While I do specialize in helping children and parents, I am passionate about all people. I use a wide variety of approaches to treat anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma (complex and single-event), behavioral issues in children and teens, parenting, and couples. I offer individual, couple, and family sessions. Send me an email if you have questions, I always respond as soon as possible! I am currently accepting new clients!
Whatever situation you’re in or having a hard time letting go of, there is a way to get through it. While I do specialize in helping children and parents, I am passionate about all people. I use a wide variety of approaches to treat anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma (complex and single-event), behavioral issues in children and teens, parenting, and couples. I offer individual, couple, and family sessions. Send me an email if you have questions, I always respond as soon as possible! I am currently accepting new clients!
Have you ever felt like no matter how many times you try to say something it never seems to be understood or received? Have you ever felt the struggle to connect with others whether it be romantic, parental, friendly relationships? If the answer is yes, I would love to have the opportunity to work with you! My goal is to help you and/or your child to be able to identify needs emotionally, mentally, and physically as well as being able to communicate those needs in meaningful ways. I work with you to identify different anxieties and focus on enabling you to advocate for yourself consistently.
Have you ever felt like no matter how many times you try to say something it never seems to be understood or received? Have you ever felt the struggle to connect with others whether it be romantic, parental, friendly relationships? If the answer is yes, I would love to have the opportunity to work with you! My goal is to help you and/or your child to be able to identify needs emotionally, mentally, and physically as well as being able to communicate those needs in meaningful ways. I work with you to identify different anxieties and focus on enabling you to advocate for yourself consistently.
Virtua Visits-Telehealth. We specialize in sessions via the internet on high encrypted, Hipaa Compliant systems (similar to FaceTime, Skype, etc.) It allows for same day sessions for clients who are not able to make it into one of our physical locations. Clients can use their phones, tablets, laptops, and PC's. We are a professional counseling firm with experienced counselors in Sexual Abuse, Relationship/Marital Counseling, Family Counseling, Codependency Counseling, Gender Identity, Incarceration/Probation Counseling, and specialize in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling for adults and teens, as well as Trauma and PTSD.
Virtua Visits-Telehealth. We specialize in sessions via the internet on high encrypted, Hipaa Compliant systems (similar to FaceTime, Skype, etc.) It allows for same day sessions for clients who are not able to make it into one of our physical locations. Clients can use their phones, tablets, laptops, and PC's. We are a professional counseling firm with experienced counselors in Sexual Abuse, Relationship/Marital Counseling, Family Counseling, Codependency Counseling, Gender Identity, Incarceration/Probation Counseling, and specialize in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling for adults and teens, as well as Trauma and PTSD.
I have had a passion for working with children since I first decided to go into the field of psychology. This was due to the natural relationship that I have always had with children and the desire to see them and their families have better lives. If you have a child who is struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem I can offer practical solutions to help. If you are confused by what is going on with your child and need answers, then I can help. I am a naturally curious person who will never stop working to discover your child's needs and to offer effective and efficient treatment advice.
I have had a passion for working with children since I first decided to go into the field of psychology. This was due to the natural relationship that I have always had with children and the desire to see them and their families have better lives. If you have a child who is struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem I can offer practical solutions to help. If you are confused by what is going on with your child and need answers, then I can help. I am a naturally curious person who will never stop working to discover your child's needs and to offer effective and efficient treatment advice.
Taking the first step towards therapy can often feel scary, but it is also the first steps towards finding healing. With that said, I am so glad you are here!
I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults, and the neurodiverse community who are experiencing a wide range of concerns. Including anxiety, depression, life transitions, behavioral challenges, executive functioning concerns, and women’s health concerns. I believe that success comes from collaboration and feeling as though you are in a space where you can be fully yourself.
Taking the first step towards therapy can often feel scary, but it is also the first steps towards finding healing. With that said, I am so glad you are here!
I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults, and the neurodiverse community who are experiencing a wide range of concerns. Including anxiety, depression, life transitions, behavioral challenges, executive functioning concerns, and women’s health concerns. I believe that success comes from collaboration and feeling as though you are in a space where you can be fully yourself.
I enjoy working with people young and old. I enjoy the one on one as well as family sessions. I love helping people reach their potential, their goals, etc. Be it young or old, youth or elderly. It's also a pleasure to me to get to meet new people and learn who they are.
I enjoy working with people young and old. I enjoy the one on one as well as family sessions. I love helping people reach their potential, their goals, etc. Be it young or old, youth or elderly. It's also a pleasure to me to get to meet new people and learn who they are.
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.
Our clinicians provide services using EMDR, IFS, TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, PCIT, CPP, AAIT and EFT modalities.
Down To Earth Services is actively accepting new clients for medication management and counseling services! Sometimes, no matter how independent we are, we need help. We have a passion for supporting people who are seeking help managing high stress, life changes, anxiety, depression and trauma symptoms. We have a "down to earth" group of people who you will find to be genuine and transparent. We currently offer individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy and medication management.
Our clinicians provide services using EMDR, IFS, TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, PCIT, CPP, AAIT and EFT modalities.
Down To Earth Services is actively accepting new clients for medication management and counseling services! Sometimes, no matter how independent we are, we need help. We have a passion for supporting people who are seeking help managing high stress, life changes, anxiety, depression and trauma symptoms. We have a "down to earth" group of people who you will find to be genuine and transparent. We currently offer individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy and medication management.
As a counselor, my goal is to help each individual reach their own goals and recognize that they are already amazing people.
Depression, anxiety, phobias, grief, trauma, and addiction are all areas that I am trained in, but these issues do not define who my patients are. Rather, they are obstacles in life that can be managed and even overcome with their strength and resilience that is already present. I simply act as a guide through their journey, providing insight, coping skills, and a unique perspective.
As a counselor, my goal is to help each individual reach their own goals and recognize that they are already amazing people.
Depression, anxiety, phobias, grief, trauma, and addiction are all areas that I am trained in, but these issues do not define who my patients are. Rather, they are obstacles in life that can be managed and even overcome with their strength and resilience that is already present. I simply act as a guide through their journey, providing insight, coping skills, and a unique perspective.
James Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with clients and families of any makeup and any age. I primarily work with adolescents and adults as well as parents. Mood disorders, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, and trauma are a few of the presenting problems that I have experience helping people with.
I have experience working with clients and families of any makeup and any age. I primarily work with adolescents and adults as well as parents. Mood disorders, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, and trauma are a few of the presenting problems that I have experience helping people with.
I find it a true honor to have had the opportunity to work for over 30 years with individuals and families in varying levels of distress (inpatient, crisis work, outpatient). I believe that it takes courage to face change and look forward to meeting you and to committing to joining you on your journey. To share my style of compassion and positivity, I take a "glass half full" view of life and pledge to help guide others toward finding their "real truth".
I find it a true honor to have had the opportunity to work for over 30 years with individuals and families in varying levels of distress (inpatient, crisis work, outpatient). I believe that it takes courage to face change and look forward to meeting you and to committing to joining you on your journey. To share my style of compassion and positivity, I take a "glass half full" view of life and pledge to help guide others toward finding their "real truth".
Danielle M McDonough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I also work with foster and adoptive children, as well as, provide PCIT-ASD to children with Level 1 or 2 autism with behavior challenges and those on a waitlist for autism assessment.
Have the terrible 2's never stopped or gotten worse? Do you have a young child with more frequent, long, or intense temper tantrums and behavior problems than is expected for the child’s age? Does your child seem to get a thrill out of purposely annoying others, get in trouble regularly at preschool, or react with defiance and aggression to adult requests and limits? Or, is your child so anxious that you are dreading daycare or school drop offs because your child has to be pried off of you? Is your child struggling to adjust to a transition like parents’ divorce, a new sibling, grief, or trauma?
I also work with foster and adoptive children, as well as, provide PCIT-ASD to children with Level 1 or 2 autism with behavior challenges and those on a waitlist for autism assessment.
Have the terrible 2's never stopped or gotten worse? Do you have a young child with more frequent, long, or intense temper tantrums and behavior problems than is expected for the child’s age? Does your child seem to get a thrill out of purposely annoying others, get in trouble regularly at preschool, or react with defiance and aggression to adult requests and limits? Or, is your child so anxious that you are dreading daycare or school drop offs because your child has to be pried off of you? Is your child struggling to adjust to a transition like parents’ divorce, a new sibling, grief, or trauma?
Is your child struggling with big emotions, behavior issues, or communication delays? I offer therapy to help families find more calm and connection. I provide autism evaluations, ADHD assessments, and psychological testing for children under 17 for autism, ADHD, and learning concerns. I also offer free autism and developmental testing for children under 3 in First Steps. Whether you're seeking therapy or diagnostic clarity, I offer warm, evidence-based care. Call or email me to schedule virtual therapy or for testing info. Pricing for testing is listed on my website.
Is your child struggling with big emotions, behavior issues, or communication delays? I offer therapy to help families find more calm and connection. I provide autism evaluations, ADHD assessments, and psychological testing for children under 17 for autism, ADHD, and learning concerns. I also offer free autism and developmental testing for children under 3 in First Steps. Whether you're seeking therapy or diagnostic clarity, I offer warm, evidence-based care. Call or email me to schedule virtual therapy or for testing info. Pricing for testing is listed on my website.
Hello, Welcome! I am accepting new clients seeking to cope with anxiety, addiction, and depression. I also offer parenting and family counseling.You or your child may need help processing overwhelming core beliefs that bind you to unhealthy behavior or negative thought patterns. I utilize a CBT based program that allows you to rediscover joy, balance and peace. I believe the most important thing I offer is my experience, strength and hope, my humanness. With over 25 years of experience as a therapist, I can help you work through life’s challenges. You are not alone. Please take the next step and schedule an appointment today.
Hello, Welcome! I am accepting new clients seeking to cope with anxiety, addiction, and depression. I also offer parenting and family counseling.You or your child may need help processing overwhelming core beliefs that bind you to unhealthy behavior or negative thought patterns. I utilize a CBT based program that allows you to rediscover joy, balance and peace. I believe the most important thing I offer is my experience, strength and hope, my humanness. With over 25 years of experience as a therapist, I can help you work through life’s challenges. You are not alone. Please take the next step and schedule an appointment today.
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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.