Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Farmers Branch, TX
Do you feel that your body has become numb or frozen for no reason? Do you become reactive to situations that don't require that type of reaction? Maybe you know what the reason is, but you don't know how to process it. I work with adults and children who have experienced shutdown and freeze due to recent or past trauma and help their body safely navigate back to regulated. My approach goes beyond traditional "talk therapy" in that I believe in targeting the root of disturbances that have become frozen in your body through the use of Brainspotting and other somatic approaches when working with you.
Do you feel that your body has become numb or frozen for no reason? Do you become reactive to situations that don't require that type of reaction? Maybe you know what the reason is, but you don't know how to process it. I work with adults and children who have experienced shutdown and freeze due to recent or past trauma and help their body safely navigate back to regulated. My approach goes beyond traditional "talk therapy" in that I believe in targeting the root of disturbances that have become frozen in your body through the use of Brainspotting and other somatic approaches when working with you.
Parenting Therapist - Melissa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC
5 Endorsed
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
Parenting is supposed to be meaningful, but lately, it just feels overwhelming.
As a parent, you find yourself wanting to work more because that's where you feel most confident. At home, you feel like you are constantly failing, forgetting tasks, and missing deadlines. You think you should be enjoying your time with your kids more, but all you want is to be alone. Sometimes you are reactive and irritable with your kids. You think you should be enjoying this time more, but instead, you feel irritable, exhausted, and craving space. You miss the person you used to be, but feel guilty for thinking that way.
Parenting is supposed to be meaningful, but lately, it just feels overwhelming.
As a parent, you find yourself wanting to work more because that's where you feel most confident. At home, you feel like you are constantly failing, forgetting tasks, and missing deadlines. You think you should be enjoying your time with your kids more, but all you want is to be alone. Sometimes you are reactive and irritable with your kids. You think you should be enjoying this time more, but instead, you feel irritable, exhausted, and craving space. You miss the person you used to be, but feel guilty for thinking that way.
WellNest Counseling aims to bring wellness to your nest, whatever it looks like. Our therapists work with kids, preteens, teens, adults, and families, serving various issues, needs, and goals. Our therapists work with kids who are experiencing behavior challenges, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and much more. We also specialize in seeing adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life changes, parenting stress, and personal growth.
WellNest Counseling aims to bring wellness to your nest, whatever it looks like. Our therapists work with kids, preteens, teens, adults, and families, serving various issues, needs, and goals. Our therapists work with kids who are experiencing behavior challenges, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and much more. We also specialize in seeing adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life changes, parenting stress, and personal growth.
I really love my job. Whether it's individual therapy for a kiddo or adult or collaborative parent consultation, I will meet you where you need me. I will create a safe, empathetic environment for you to explore what makes sense for you. I’ll ask questions or reflect thoughts you may not have considered… and I’ll use a touch of humor to help it feel easier.
One of my strengths is leveraging my gently direct approach within CBT and other evidence based short term interventions (such as SPACE or ERP) leading to effective, shorter term therapeutic treatment.
I really love my job. Whether it's individual therapy for a kiddo or adult or collaborative parent consultation, I will meet you where you need me. I will create a safe, empathetic environment for you to explore what makes sense for you. I’ll ask questions or reflect thoughts you may not have considered… and I’ll use a touch of humor to help it feel easier.
One of my strengths is leveraging my gently direct approach within CBT and other evidence based short term interventions (such as SPACE or ERP) leading to effective, shorter term therapeutic treatment.
Parenting can feel confusing and heavy, especially when your child’s behavior leaves you unsure of how to help. You may notice big emotions, withdrawal, or reactions that don’t seem to make sense. In our work together, we slow things down to understand what your child is communicating beneath the behavior. I support both children and parents in strengthening connection, building emotional skills, and creating calmer, more confident moments at home.
Parenting can feel confusing and heavy, especially when your child’s behavior leaves you unsure of how to help. You may notice big emotions, withdrawal, or reactions that don’t seem to make sense. In our work together, we slow things down to understand what your child is communicating beneath the behavior. I support both children and parents in strengthening connection, building emotional skills, and creating calmer, more confident moments at home.
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I have received extensive training in Trauma Focused therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.
Hello! I am glad you found your way here and I have the opportunity to introduce myself. I am a trauma-trained Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with more than 16 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. My professional background includes extensive work with trauma survivors, as well as children, adolescents, and adults navigating mental health concerns and life transitions.
If you are visiting this page, please know that you do not have to face these challenges alone. Take the next step in your self-care journey and reach out by phone or email to learn more about how we can work together.
I have received extensive training in Trauma Focused therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.
Hello! I am glad you found your way here and I have the opportunity to introduce myself. I am a trauma-trained Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with more than 16 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. My professional background includes extensive work with trauma survivors, as well as children, adolescents, and adults navigating mental health concerns and life transitions.
If you are visiting this page, please know that you do not have to face these challenges alone. Take the next step in your self-care journey and reach out by phone or email to learn more about how we can work together.
I believe that every individual needs the opportunity to work through their thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental space. I strive to provide this opportunity for every client that I work with. I thoroughly enjoy working one-on-one with clients to help them achieve their goals. My primary goal is to empower the client to overcome their personal obstacles and thrive.
Life happens! We are all humans and it is completely okay to "not be ok." Seeking therapy is a huge step that you should be proud of accomplishing! I am here to guide you and help you conquer your challenges and thrive!
I believe that every individual needs the opportunity to work through their thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental space. I strive to provide this opportunity for every client that I work with. I thoroughly enjoy working one-on-one with clients to help them achieve their goals. My primary goal is to empower the client to overcome their personal obstacles and thrive.
Life happens! We are all humans and it is completely okay to "not be ok." Seeking therapy is a huge step that you should be proud of accomplishing! I am here to guide you and help you conquer your challenges and thrive!
Hi there! I'm Amber, a Licensed Professional Counselor, wife (married for almost 21 years), and mother of two teenage boys. I have been working with kids of all ages and their families for over 18 years and am currently seeing clients in Texas. As a client-centered counselor, I believe that trust is at the heart of any healing relationship. Whether I’m helping a young child strengthen executive functioning skills, supporting a teen through life’s ups and downs, or working with a family feeling stressed or disconnected, my goal is always to create a space where everyone feels safe, respected, and truly heard.
Hi there! I'm Amber, a Licensed Professional Counselor, wife (married for almost 21 years), and mother of two teenage boys. I have been working with kids of all ages and their families for over 18 years and am currently seeing clients in Texas. As a client-centered counselor, I believe that trust is at the heart of any healing relationship. Whether I’m helping a young child strengthen executive functioning skills, supporting a teen through life’s ups and downs, or working with a family feeling stressed or disconnected, my goal is always to create a space where everyone feels safe, respected, and truly heard.
Brokenness comes from relationships, and brokenness comes from the individual's heart. Perhaps you are struggling with the pain of a broken heart and have no way to repair it, and your life is bleak with no future in sight. When I was young, I also experienced a "broken heart," which is hard to describe! After that, I regained my faith and finished my Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling, CCPC (7000 hours of practice), and became a senior lecturer in Marriage and Family Counseling. Twenty years ago, I received nearly 1,000 Chinese with various kinds of "brokenness" psychological problems.
Brokenness comes from relationships, and brokenness comes from the individual's heart. Perhaps you are struggling with the pain of a broken heart and have no way to repair it, and your life is bleak with no future in sight. When I was young, I also experienced a "broken heart," which is hard to describe! After that, I regained my faith and finished my Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling, CCPC (7000 hours of practice), and became a senior lecturer in Marriage and Family Counseling. Twenty years ago, I received nearly 1,000 Chinese with various kinds of "brokenness" psychological problems.
I specialize in working with young children (ages 2–7) and their parents using Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT), a research-backed model that improves behavior, builds connection, and reduces stress at home.
I help families facing tantrums, oppositional defiance, aggressive behaviors, ADHD symptoms, separation anxiety, selective mutism, and distant parent-child relationships. Sessions are structured to provide parents with tools to feel more confident, connected, and calm while supporting their child’s emotional growth.
I specialize in working with young children (ages 2–7) and their parents using Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT), a research-backed model that improves behavior, builds connection, and reduces stress at home.
I help families facing tantrums, oppositional defiance, aggressive behaviors, ADHD symptoms, separation anxiety, selective mutism, and distant parent-child relationships. Sessions are structured to provide parents with tools to feel more confident, connected, and calm while supporting their child’s emotional growth.
Life can feel heavy when you’re carrying anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, or major transitions on your own. You deserve a space where you can show up exactly as you are—no judgment, no pressure, and no expectation to have everything figured out. My approach is collaborative and grounded in helping you understand what’s happening in your brain and body so we can create meaningful change together. I work with both teenagers and adults and strive to create a space where you feel understood and supported. My practice is LGBTQIA-affirming and nonjudgmental, including clients with diverse relational and sexual expressions.
Life can feel heavy when you’re carrying anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, or major transitions on your own. You deserve a space where you can show up exactly as you are—no judgment, no pressure, and no expectation to have everything figured out. My approach is collaborative and grounded in helping you understand what’s happening in your brain and body so we can create meaningful change together. I work with both teenagers and adults and strive to create a space where you feel understood and supported. My practice is LGBTQIA-affirming and nonjudgmental, including clients with diverse relational and sexual expressions.
Life can be challenging and difficult at times, but seeking help when you, your child, or your family are struggling is admirable and takes strength, not weakness. Whether you're struggling with a life transition, parenting concerns, or other family issues, we can find solutions and improvements. I have experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families in a variety of settings including agencies, family clinics, universities, courts, hospitals, and private practices, providing me with a wealth of experience with numerous issues and ages. I am the founder and owner of Prosper Counseling, PLLC, with 3 locations.
Life can be challenging and difficult at times, but seeking help when you, your child, or your family are struggling is admirable and takes strength, not weakness. Whether you're struggling with a life transition, parenting concerns, or other family issues, we can find solutions and improvements. I have experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families in a variety of settings including agencies, family clinics, universities, courts, hospitals, and private practices, providing me with a wealth of experience with numerous issues and ages. I am the founder and owner of Prosper Counseling, PLLC, with 3 locations.
I am passionate about helping people move toward emotional healing in an open therapeutic environment that fosters trust and compassion. My focus is to help children, adolescents, adults and families address difficulties related to identity, fear and anxiety, depression, grief, and abusive/dysfunctional relationships. I want to assist individuals improve communication, build healthy boundaries, and find empowerment through self awareness.
I am passionate about helping people move toward emotional healing in an open therapeutic environment that fosters trust and compassion. My focus is to help children, adolescents, adults and families address difficulties related to identity, fear and anxiety, depression, grief, and abusive/dysfunctional relationships. I want to assist individuals improve communication, build healthy boundaries, and find empowerment through self awareness.
I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT).
Sometimes we carry emotional wounds so quietly that they begin to feel like part of who we are. We learn to keep moving, care for others, show up, and push through while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted underneath it all.
I created Haven of the Sea to be a space where children, individuals, and families can feel supported through life transitions, trauma, parenting challenges, and emotional experiences that can sometimes feel unexpected and hard to put into words. My goals in session is to provide an opportunity for us to slow down so that you can feel understood and empowered to improve your quality of life.
I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT).
Sometimes we carry emotional wounds so quietly that they begin to feel like part of who we are. We learn to keep moving, care for others, show up, and push through while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted underneath it all.
I created Haven of the Sea to be a space where children, individuals, and families can feel supported through life transitions, trauma, parenting challenges, and emotional experiences that can sometimes feel unexpected and hard to put into words. My goals in session is to provide an opportunity for us to slow down so that you can feel understood and empowered to improve your quality of life.
Are you feeling trapped, lost, overwhelmed, defeated, or anxious? I am so glad that you have decided to take this important first step in reaching out for support. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides a safe place to sit with you as we process current struggles in our journey towards healing, acceptance, and peace. I work with adults, couples, teens/adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with mood, motivation, depression, anxiety, identity development, family/relationships, and beyond. It's my goal to foster understanding and assist you in your aspirations toward your defined happiness to live your best life.
Are you feeling trapped, lost, overwhelmed, defeated, or anxious? I am so glad that you have decided to take this important first step in reaching out for support. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides a safe place to sit with you as we process current struggles in our journey towards healing, acceptance, and peace. I work with adults, couples, teens/adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with mood, motivation, depression, anxiety, identity development, family/relationships, and beyond. It's my goal to foster understanding and assist you in your aspirations toward your defined happiness to live your best life.
Experiencing the pain & despair of depression, often feeling confused and misunderstood and anxious about life. Having difficulty coping with stress and feelings you don't understand and being unsure about who you can trust and afraid to seek counselling, and will it help anyway! I understand these feelings, the pain you are going through, and I want to help you obtain the joy that you deserve to feel.
Experiencing the pain & despair of depression, often feeling confused and misunderstood and anxious about life. Having difficulty coping with stress and feelings you don't understand and being unsure about who you can trust and afraid to seek counselling, and will it help anyway! I understand these feelings, the pain you are going through, and I want to help you obtain the joy that you deserve to feel.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor committed to raising awareness about mental health while providing compassionate support throughout the therapeutic process. My focus areas include adolescent and teen issues, cognitive disorders, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, grief, and relationship challenges.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor committed to raising awareness about mental health while providing compassionate support throughout the therapeutic process. My focus areas include adolescent and teen issues, cognitive disorders, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, grief, and relationship challenges.
Hi, I am Macquenie Palmer-Beckford. If you’ve been feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep, constantly overthinking every little thing, or struggling just to get through the day, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve been feeling on edge, shut down, or stuck in a fog that you can’t seem to shake. You keep showing up, holding it together for everyone else but inside, you’re running on empty.
Maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking, “I don’t even feel like myself anymore.” The things that used to make you happy don’t hit the same. You want to get back to feeling “normal,” but you don’t even know where to start.
Hi, I am Macquenie Palmer-Beckford. If you’ve been feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep, constantly overthinking every little thing, or struggling just to get through the day, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve been feeling on edge, shut down, or stuck in a fog that you can’t seem to shake. You keep showing up, holding it together for everyone else but inside, you’re running on empty.
Maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking, “I don’t even feel like myself anymore.” The things that used to make you happy don’t hit the same. You want to get back to feeling “normal,” but you don’t even know where to start.
Therapy is not just about talking—it’s about transformation. With a practical, goal-oriented approach, I help clients move beyond feeling stuck and toward meaningful, lasting change. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, I combine clinical expertise with a deep commitment to growth—both for my clients and for the clinicians I mentor. I believe that successful therapy begins with a shared understanding: progress requires effort. My ideal client is someone who is ready to do the work and, is willing to engage in the process, real change becomes possible.
Therapy is not just about talking—it’s about transformation. With a practical, goal-oriented approach, I help clients move beyond feeling stuck and toward meaningful, lasting change. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, I combine clinical expertise with a deep commitment to growth—both for my clients and for the clinicians I mentor. I believe that successful therapy begins with a shared understanding: progress requires effort. My ideal client is someone who is ready to do the work and, is willing to engage in the process, real change becomes possible.
I am also trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy where I can help parents strengthen their child's relationship while also feel empowered to manage disruptive behaviors.
We all have moments when we forget our inherent value and the meaning and purpose of our lives and stories. Whether you're wrestling with challenging circumstances, broken relationships, or long-held shame, it’s easy to lose sight of your own worth. Together, we can explore your story, address your concerns, and work towards a more hopeful and fulfilling future. I am passionate about supporting children/adolescents and their families. My expertise encompasses anxiety, depression, eating disorders, behavior concerns, parenting, self esteem, perfectionism, trauma and underlying mental health concerns.
I am also trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy where I can help parents strengthen their child's relationship while also feel empowered to manage disruptive behaviors.
We all have moments when we forget our inherent value and the meaning and purpose of our lives and stories. Whether you're wrestling with challenging circumstances, broken relationships, or long-held shame, it’s easy to lose sight of your own worth. Together, we can explore your story, address your concerns, and work towards a more hopeful and fulfilling future. I am passionate about supporting children/adolescents and their families. My expertise encompasses anxiety, depression, eating disorders, behavior concerns, parenting, self esteem, perfectionism, trauma and underlying mental health concerns.
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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.