Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Austin, TX

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Alexandra Tueni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78705
I am certified in and offer PCIT for children 7 and younger with behavioral challenges.
My approach is strengths-based and collaborative to ensure that clients’ needs and goals are at the forefront of therapy. By using ACT, ERP, CBT, I-CBT, and/or interpersonal feedback, clients learn skills that equip them to take steps toward their values, challenge unhelpful patterns, face fears, build self-compassion, and deepen relationships with others.
I am certified in and offer PCIT for children 7 and younger with behavioral challenges.
My approach is strengths-based and collaborative to ensure that clients’ needs and goals are at the forefront of therapy. By using ACT, ERP, CBT, I-CBT, and/or interpersonal feedback, clients learn skills that equip them to take steps toward their values, challenge unhelpful patterns, face fears, build self-compassion, and deepen relationships with others.
(737) 250-6661 View (737) 250-6661
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Dina O'Brien
Psychologist, Ph.D.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have been a psychologist for 25 years and love working with young children, teens, and young adults. As a parent of four, I understand the complexities of growing up in today’s world, including social media pressures and busy family lives. I am a strong advocate for my patients and value working closely with parents, doctors, and school administrators to ensure treatment recommendations are comprehensive, practical, and supported by community resources when needed. I specialize in anxiety, behavior management, ADHD, depression, school concerns, and working with medical issues (ex. pain, needle phobia, encopresis, nausea).
I have been a psychologist for 25 years and love working with young children, teens, and young adults. As a parent of four, I understand the complexities of growing up in today’s world, including social media pressures and busy family lives. I am a strong advocate for my patients and value working closely with parents, doctors, and school administrators to ensure treatment recommendations are comprehensive, practical, and supported by community resources when needed. I specialize in anxiety, behavior management, ADHD, depression, school concerns, and working with medical issues (ex. pain, needle phobia, encopresis, nausea).
(954) 738-2543 View (954) 738-2543
Teresa Lyle-Lahroud
Psychologist, PhD
Austin, TX 78731
I provide expert assessment, therapy, and consultation services for ages 12 months to adult in a supportive, compassionate manner. My clinical approach is guided by evidence-based practice and collaborative partnership with the client's family, school, and multidisciplinary professionals involved in their care, recognizing the uniqueness and strengths in each individual. I have over 12 years of experience working in several settings, including a children's hospital, residential treatment center, school district, private practice, and community clinic. My goal is to facilitate clients having a better understanding of their presenting concerns and developing an optimal treatment plan.
I provide expert assessment, therapy, and consultation services for ages 12 months to adult in a supportive, compassionate manner. My clinical approach is guided by evidence-based practice and collaborative partnership with the client's family, school, and multidisciplinary professionals involved in their care, recognizing the uniqueness and strengths in each individual. I have over 12 years of experience working in several settings, including a children's hospital, residential treatment center, school district, private practice, and community clinic. My goal is to facilitate clients having a better understanding of their presenting concerns and developing an optimal treatment plan.
(512) 956-9220 View (512) 956-9220
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Debbie Webb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LPC, LCDC
Online Only
Greetings! In over 40 years of practice, I've found people feel better with proper therapy and support. Whether you are working through a tough situation like a chronic illness, depression, anxiety, addiction, a possible divorce, or cancer, the caregiver of a person with one or multiple illnesses, or simply wanting to improve your life and enhance your happiness, send me a text to (512) 799-9358. I'm creative and resourceful, often "thinking outside the proverbial box." So, if you want help and need to make changes while receiving caring, non-judgmental support, I'm ready to meet with you virtually via smart phone or computer.
Greetings! In over 40 years of practice, I've found people feel better with proper therapy and support. Whether you are working through a tough situation like a chronic illness, depression, anxiety, addiction, a possible divorce, or cancer, the caregiver of a person with one or multiple illnesses, or simply wanting to improve your life and enhance your happiness, send me a text to (512) 799-9358. I'm creative and resourceful, often "thinking outside the proverbial box." So, if you want help and need to make changes while receiving caring, non-judgmental support, I'm ready to meet with you virtually via smart phone or computer.
(512) 201-2840 View (512) 201-2840
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LifeStance Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Austin, TX 78701
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.
(737) 355-7874 View (737) 355-7874
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Barnhart Therapy & Consultation Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78705
I welcome both adults and adolescents to my practice. I work by creating a safe, affirming and warm environment for people to work on the issues they identify. I would like to work with people that want to explore why they are finding trouble in relationships or productivity to achieve an improved version of themselves.
I welcome both adults and adolescents to my practice. I work by creating a safe, affirming and warm environment for people to work on the issues they identify. I would like to work with people that want to explore why they are finding trouble in relationships or productivity to achieve an improved version of themselves.
(512) 766-9029 View (512) 766-9029
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Chris Putnam
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT, Associa, te
Austin, TX 78731
Now Booking Sundays Worried Austin parent? If your child or teen struggles with intense anxiety, behavioral challenges, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts, often fueled by school stress, family conflict, or overwhelming emotions, the daily fear and exhaustion can feel endless. Specializing in Polyvagal family therapy in Austin, I focus on nervous system regulation to help restore calm, safety, and connection. We work together to ease anxiety, improve emotional regulation, reduce protective behaviors, and support your family in feeling more grounded and resilient. Reach out today for compassionate and body-aware support.
Now Booking Sundays Worried Austin parent? If your child or teen struggles with intense anxiety, behavioral challenges, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts, often fueled by school stress, family conflict, or overwhelming emotions, the daily fear and exhaustion can feel endless. Specializing in Polyvagal family therapy in Austin, I focus on nervous system regulation to help restore calm, safety, and connection. We work together to ease anxiety, improve emotional regulation, reduce protective behaviors, and support your family in feeling more grounded and resilient. Reach out today for compassionate and body-aware support.
(830) 254-7816 View (830) 254-7816
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Alyn Bullock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78701
Hey there! I'm Alyn, a fully bilingual (Spanish/English) Latina Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My own journey as a complex trauma survivor and a neurodivergent person totally fuels my commitment to therapy. I'm all about social justice, cultural affirmation, and making sure everyone feels included. I work with people of all ages—kids, teens, and adults—and offer culturally supportive services. I especially love helping folks honor and heal their inner child and making sure my space is super safe and validating for everyone.
Hey there! I'm Alyn, a fully bilingual (Spanish/English) Latina Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My own journey as a complex trauma survivor and a neurodivergent person totally fuels my commitment to therapy. I'm all about social justice, cultural affirmation, and making sure everyone feels included. I work with people of all ages—kids, teens, and adults—and offer culturally supportive services. I especially love helping folks honor and heal their inner child and making sure my space is super safe and validating for everyone.
(737) 677-3683 View (737) 677-3683
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Kathleen M Stanton
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731
When we are suffering, often the greatest antidote is someone to share our suffering with. Research in psychotherapy effectiveness shows that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors predicting helpfulness of therapy. I see my role as providing a supportive therapeutic space to foster growth, healing, and healthy relationships. It takes great courage to face our human vulnerabilities and for each person the journey is unique. Regardless of your reason for entering therapy, our work will be informed by who you are, what you value, and where you want your life to go.
When we are suffering, often the greatest antidote is someone to share our suffering with. Research in psychotherapy effectiveness shows that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors predicting helpfulness of therapy. I see my role as providing a supportive therapeutic space to foster growth, healing, and healthy relationships. It takes great courage to face our human vulnerabilities and for each person the journey is unique. Regardless of your reason for entering therapy, our work will be informed by who you are, what you value, and where you want your life to go.
(512) 764-9433 View (512) 764-9433
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Deep Eddy Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PhD, CGP, LCSW, LPC, PsyD
Austin, TX 78703
Deep Eddy Psychotherapy is a leading mental health practice with providers all across the state of Texas. We serve kids, adults, and couples through evidence-based psychotherapy and assessment methods. Learn more at DeepEddyPsychotherapy.com
Deep Eddy Psychotherapy is a leading mental health practice with providers all across the state of Texas. We serve kids, adults, and couples through evidence-based psychotherapy and assessment methods. Learn more at DeepEddyPsychotherapy.com
(512) 861-8779 View (512) 861-8779
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Amy Sue Simon O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges and helping them achieve emotional well-being. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based techniques. I have a background in mental health and medical settings. In those settings, I have worked with children, families, and antenatal/postnatal women.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges and helping them achieve emotional well-being. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based techniques. I have a background in mental health and medical settings. In those settings, I have worked with children, families, and antenatal/postnatal women.
(737) 299-7342 View (737) 299-7342
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Discovery Counseling Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CEDS-S
7 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78705
The path forward. That's how we think of therapy at Discovery Counseling. We're here to help you navigate the highs and lows. The challenges and triumphs. That means the hard stuff and the big transitions. The persistent issues and the seemingly small stuff too. Experience tells us that you've got all the skills and smarts you need to thrive. So we'll help you find your path and we'll follow it alongside you. Whether you're searching for mental health, career aspirations, family healing or nutrition counseling, we're here to help tap into your inner wisdom and set out on the next phase of your journey.
The path forward. That's how we think of therapy at Discovery Counseling. We're here to help you navigate the highs and lows. The challenges and triumphs. That means the hard stuff and the big transitions. The persistent issues and the seemingly small stuff too. Experience tells us that you've got all the skills and smarts you need to thrive. So we'll help you find your path and we'll follow it alongside you. Whether you're searching for mental health, career aspirations, family healing or nutrition counseling, we're here to help tap into your inner wisdom and set out on the next phase of your journey.
(512) 942-0720 x10 View (512) 942-0720 x10
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Sarah Koenig
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
She is committed to using evidence based treatments, including (CBT), exposure-based CBT, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT).
Dr. Koenig specializes in working with individuals across the lifespan—including children, adolescents, and adults—struggling with anxiety, OCD, and other related disorders. She has a unique interest in helping women struggling with perinatal OCD and anxiety. Her expertise extends to working with young children with behavioral problems. Dr. Koenig is committed to helping parents learn the best strategies to support their children. Her past research in investigating parental accommodation and interventions for parents of anxious children informs her practice with parents.
She is committed to using evidence based treatments, including (CBT), exposure-based CBT, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT).
Dr. Koenig specializes in working with individuals across the lifespan—including children, adolescents, and adults—struggling with anxiety, OCD, and other related disorders. She has a unique interest in helping women struggling with perinatal OCD and anxiety. Her expertise extends to working with young children with behavioral problems. Dr. Koenig is committed to helping parents learn the best strategies to support their children. Her past research in investigating parental accommodation and interventions for parents of anxious children informs her practice with parents.
(512) 886-9804 View (512) 886-9804
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Adelyn Gotterer
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
Dr. Gotterer provides evidence-based therapy for a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, navigating life transitions, difficulties with emotional and behavioral regulation, and executive functioning deficits. She also offers specialized support to youth coping with medical illness and chronic pain. Dr. Gotterer earned her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from Baylor University in Texas. Her doctoral work included training at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., where she provided care to children with cancer, blood disorders, and chronic pain.
Dr. Gotterer provides evidence-based therapy for a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, navigating life transitions, difficulties with emotional and behavioral regulation, and executive functioning deficits. She also offers specialized support to youth coping with medical illness and chronic pain. Dr. Gotterer earned her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from Baylor University in Texas. Her doctoral work included training at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., where she provided care to children with cancer, blood disorders, and chronic pain.
(737) 332-4057 View (737) 332-4057
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Natasha Cooley
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Have you been feeling stuck in a loop of worry, exhaustion, or change wondering if there’s a way to feel more grounded, aligned, and connected to your life? You’re not alone. I’m Natasha, a licensed therapist working with children, teens, and young adults. I can help with navigating relationships, anxiety, depression, and the challenges that come when life shifts faster than you do. I combine evidence-based tools (like CBT) with somatic, mind-body practices so you don’t just manage symptoms — you reconnect with your inner wisdom, build emotional resilience, and shift toward a life that feels meaningful.
Have you been feeling stuck in a loop of worry, exhaustion, or change wondering if there’s a way to feel more grounded, aligned, and connected to your life? You’re not alone. I’m Natasha, a licensed therapist working with children, teens, and young adults. I can help with navigating relationships, anxiety, depression, and the challenges that come when life shifts faster than you do. I combine evidence-based tools (like CBT) with somatic, mind-body practices so you don’t just manage symptoms — you reconnect with your inner wisdom, build emotional resilience, and shift toward a life that feels meaningful.
(512) 890-9816 View (512) 890-9816
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Greer Swiatek
Licensed Professional Counselor, CRC, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
"The task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." ~ Rumi
"The task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." ~ Rumi
(737) 387-5335 View (737) 387-5335
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Kathryn Nin Emery
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
After 7 years as a teacher and school counselor, I now serve as a Licensed Professional Counselor. My background is founded on a passion for working with teens, guiding them as they navigate the tumultuous period of adolescence. I offer a safe, non-judgmental place to support personal growth. Older adolescents are offered more privileges in privacy; however, I ensure that parents remain frequently updated and well-informed. Play therapy is also my passion—a research-based modality for working with younger children.
After 7 years as a teacher and school counselor, I now serve as a Licensed Professional Counselor. My background is founded on a passion for working with teens, guiding them as they navigate the tumultuous period of adolescence. I offer a safe, non-judgmental place to support personal growth. Older adolescents are offered more privileges in privacy; however, I ensure that parents remain frequently updated and well-informed. Play therapy is also my passion—a research-based modality for working with younger children.
(512) 766-7876 View (512) 766-7876
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Carlisle Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Are you looking for a therapist who just gets it? Do you value deep, empathetic connection and a holistic approach to your mental health? You’re someone who may have tried therapy in the past but are looking for a more integrated approach to healing. You’re feeling disconnected from your body and want to find a deeper approach to feel more full connected and come home to yourself. You’re ready to heal - your whole body, mind, and spirit. You’re ready to radically change your relationship with yourself. Most of all, you’re ready to transform your life. We’re here to help.
Are you looking for a therapist who just gets it? Do you value deep, empathetic connection and a holistic approach to your mental health? You’re someone who may have tried therapy in the past but are looking for a more integrated approach to healing. You’re feeling disconnected from your body and want to find a deeper approach to feel more full connected and come home to yourself. You’re ready to heal - your whole body, mind, and spirit. You’re ready to radically change your relationship with yourself. Most of all, you’re ready to transform your life. We’re here to help.
(512) 548-3003 View (512) 548-3003
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Vincent Hochstatter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Welcome! My name is Vincent Hochstatter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas with over 10 years experience in the mental health field serving individuals, adolescents and families. I specialize in several issues in including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, and life transitions, amongst others.
Welcome! My name is Vincent Hochstatter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas with over 10 years experience in the mental health field serving individuals, adolescents and families. I specialize in several issues in including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, and life transitions, amongst others.
(210) 672-1658 View (210) 672-1658
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Shannon Rueter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Austin, TX 78748
Waitlist for new clients
Deciding to speak to a therapist is a step in the direction of health - mental, emotional, and sometimes physical. My clients usually come to me after they have tried all they can think of - I feel honored to be their next step and honor the steps they've already taken. Whether a client's concerns pertain to parenting or becoming a parent, perinatal mental health, life transitions, ADHD, or general mental health, I enjoy working together with my clients to determine the best next steps for them.
Deciding to speak to a therapist is a step in the direction of health - mental, emotional, and sometimes physical. My clients usually come to me after they have tried all they can think of - I feel honored to be their next step and honor the steps they've already taken. Whether a client's concerns pertain to parenting or becoming a parent, perinatal mental health, life transitions, ADHD, or general mental health, I enjoy working together with my clients to determine the best next steps for them.
(512) 675-6519 View (512) 675-6519

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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.