Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Irving, TX
Life can feel overwhelming, and you don't have to face it alone. Whether you're feeling disconnected in your relationship, struggling with anxiety, adjusting to life changes, or looking for support for your child or family, I'm here to help. I welcome children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from all walks of life. Together, we'll create a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and supported as we work toward healthier relationships, emotional healing, and meaningful, lasting change.
Life can feel overwhelming, and you don't have to face it alone. Whether you're feeling disconnected in your relationship, struggling with anxiety, adjusting to life changes, or looking for support for your child or family, I'm here to help. I welcome children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from all walks of life. Together, we'll create a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and supported as we work toward healthier relationships, emotional healing, and meaningful, lasting change.
Welcome to my page! If you are here, you are likely in the process of making the significant decision of choosing a therapist. I know how important it is to have a safe space to heal and grow. A space where you are heard, accepted, and cared for in a comfortable, safe environment without judgment or criticism. I believe the client-therapist relationship is crucial to growth and change. I am ready to meet you where you are and support you in doing the hard work to build the safety necessary to reach this goal.
Welcome to my page! If you are here, you are likely in the process of making the significant decision of choosing a therapist. I know how important it is to have a safe space to heal and grow. A space where you are heard, accepted, and cared for in a comfortable, safe environment without judgment or criticism. I believe the client-therapist relationship is crucial to growth and change. I am ready to meet you where you are and support you in doing the hard work to build the safety necessary to reach this goal.
Welcome! My name is Krishna Desai, and I am a licensed psychologist (LP) and licensed specialist in school psychology (LSSP). I work with children as young as ten, adolescents, and adults from a variety of backgrounds. While my primary area of specialty includes the use of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I also incorporate multicultural and family systems perspectives; an overall integrative psychological approach.
Welcome! My name is Krishna Desai, and I am a licensed psychologist (LP) and licensed specialist in school psychology (LSSP). I work with children as young as ten, adolescents, and adults from a variety of backgrounds. While my primary area of specialty includes the use of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I also incorporate multicultural and family systems perspectives; an overall integrative psychological approach.
EVENING and WEEKEND appointments available to fit your schedule. Life transitions, even the ones we choose, can shake your sense of stability. I am Dr. Kennedy Musamali, a consultant and psychotherapist specializing in transition management. When life shifts, stress can intensify, anxiety can rise, and feelings of depression can deepen. You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, unsteady, or unsure of your next step.
EVENING and WEEKEND appointments available to fit your schedule. Life transitions, even the ones we choose, can shake your sense of stability. I am Dr. Kennedy Musamali, a consultant and psychotherapist specializing in transition management. When life shifts, stress can intensify, anxiety can rise, and feelings of depression can deepen. You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, unsteady, or unsure of your next step.
Evenings and weekends available! Session available in Spanish and English. I have over 20 years experience in working with children and families. I am experienced in working with Children who experienced Trauma, have Special Needs, Family conflicts, School challenges, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, ADHD and also offer Behavioral skills groups for children and adolescents. I believe in starting with you where you are in your life journey and supporting you to reach where you want to be using a Solution Focused approach or an approach that will best fit your needs.
Evenings and weekends available! Session available in Spanish and English. I have over 20 years experience in working with children and families. I am experienced in working with Children who experienced Trauma, have Special Needs, Family conflicts, School challenges, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, ADHD and also offer Behavioral skills groups for children and adolescents. I believe in starting with you where you are in your life journey and supporting you to reach where you want to be using a Solution Focused approach or an approach that will best fit your needs.
I'm Divya Patel, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with extensive experience working with diverse populations across various settings, including psychiatric inpatient hospitals, hospices, community mental health agencies, and higher education.
I'm Divya Patel, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with extensive experience working with diverse populations across various settings, including psychiatric inpatient hospitals, hospices, community mental health agencies, and higher education.
You might look like you have it together on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted — especially when you're also carrying family expectations, cultural pressures, or your own high standards for yourself. Maybe anxiety follows you quietly. Maybe relationships feel heavy. Maybe you're trying to balance faith, culture, family expectations, and your own growth. You don't just want coping skills — you want clarity, steadiness, and real change.
You might look like you have it together on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted — especially when you're also carrying family expectations, cultural pressures, or your own high standards for yourself. Maybe anxiety follows you quietly. Maybe relationships feel heavy. Maybe you're trying to balance faith, culture, family expectations, and your own growth. You don't just want coping skills — you want clarity, steadiness, and real change.
Have you been feeling discouraged, lost, or overwhelmed by comparison—whether related to body image, life stage, or the sense that others have it all figured out? You’re not alone. I believe healing begins when you feel truly seen, heard, and valued.
My priority is to build a strong, supportive therapeutic relationship where you feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow. I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and I approach each person with curiosity, compassion, and respect!
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, identity, trauma, self-esteem, or body image
Have you been feeling discouraged, lost, or overwhelmed by comparison—whether related to body image, life stage, or the sense that others have it all figured out? You’re not alone. I believe healing begins when you feel truly seen, heard, and valued.
My priority is to build a strong, supportive therapeutic relationship where you feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow. I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and I approach each person with curiosity, compassion, and respect!
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, identity, trauma, self-esteem, or body image
In practice I use a pragmatic, results-oriented approach and am not tethered to one behavioral health modality. Rather, recognizing each patient has unique needs, I draw from many therapeutic approaches that best fit each patient. In my practice, I can quickly assess which techniques will work best to meet each client's individual needs to show patients that they can have the right tools to reach their optimal comfort level in their careers, families, and relationships. The goal is bridging the gap and finding the most productive pathway between where clients are and where they want to be.
In practice I use a pragmatic, results-oriented approach and am not tethered to one behavioral health modality. Rather, recognizing each patient has unique needs, I draw from many therapeutic approaches that best fit each patient. In my practice, I can quickly assess which techniques will work best to meet each client's individual needs to show patients that they can have the right tools to reach their optimal comfort level in their careers, families, and relationships. The goal is bridging the gap and finding the most productive pathway between where clients are and where they want to be.
Clients often come to me after hitting a wall with other therapists or approaches. In our work together, they’ve finally felt movement, connection, and the beginning of real healing.
I strongly believe that when we grow into being able to be fully present with ourselves, we are able to reach our goals. I have experiences working in a variety of settings, from partial hospitalization to outpatient, in both individual and group therapy.
You don’t have to perform or be anything other than human with me. Together, we’ll work towards relief, clarity, and self-understanding to empower you.
Clients often come to me after hitting a wall with other therapists or approaches. In our work together, they’ve finally felt movement, connection, and the beginning of real healing.
I strongly believe that when we grow into being able to be fully present with ourselves, we are able to reach our goals. I have experiences working in a variety of settings, from partial hospitalization to outpatient, in both individual and group therapy.
You don’t have to perform or be anything other than human with me. Together, we’ll work towards relief, clarity, and self-understanding to empower you.
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I understand that life’s path can be complex and overwhelming at times. There may be moments when the weight of emotions feels too heavy to carry alone—and that’s okay. You’re not alone in feeling this way.
I’m here to help you navigate those difficult chapters with care and understanding. My commitment is to provide thoughtful support, meaningful guidance, and evidence-based mental health treatment tailored to your unique needs.
With clinical experience serving children, families, and couples across a variety of settings, I strive to create a safe and inclusive space for healing and growth.
I understand that life’s path can be complex and overwhelming at times. There may be moments when the weight of emotions feels too heavy to carry alone—and that’s okay. You’re not alone in feeling this way.
I’m here to help you navigate those difficult chapters with care and understanding. My commitment is to provide thoughtful support, meaningful guidance, and evidence-based mental health treatment tailored to your unique needs.
With clinical experience serving children, families, and couples across a variety of settings, I strive to create a safe and inclusive space for healing and growth.
As a clinician I have a very goal-oriented, direct style of counseling; however, I am tactful in my approach. I am here to help you and/or your family achieve your therapeutic goals and I believe in maintaining appropriate and healthy boundaries. I have experience in a plethora of physical and behavioral health issues such as addictions, family and couples counseling, child behavioral issues in school and home, disability and chronic pain, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, and military issues to name a few Please give me a call and let’s get you living the life you were meant to live.
As a clinician I have a very goal-oriented, direct style of counseling; however, I am tactful in my approach. I am here to help you and/or your family achieve your therapeutic goals and I believe in maintaining appropriate and healthy boundaries. I have experience in a plethora of physical and behavioral health issues such as addictions, family and couples counseling, child behavioral issues in school and home, disability and chronic pain, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, and military issues to name a few Please give me a call and let’s get you living the life you were meant to live.
I specialize in evaluations for children, and therapy for trauma, women in the postpartum period and other transitions, and the parent-child relationship.
I provide a compassionate, respectful, and collaborative relationship in which you can explore your thoughts, feelings, values, & behavior patterns. I can help you improve communication and coping skills. I employ evidence-based strategies including cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR. I coach parents in strategies for connection and behavior management.
I specialize in evaluations for children, and therapy for trauma, women in the postpartum period and other transitions, and the parent-child relationship.
I provide a compassionate, respectful, and collaborative relationship in which you can explore your thoughts, feelings, values, & behavior patterns. I can help you improve communication and coping skills. I employ evidence-based strategies including cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR. I coach parents in strategies for connection and behavior management.
Community Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CSC
2 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75002
Need help now? Call our caring staff today to discover how we can provide you solutions for life. Our team of counselors work together helping you with the most effective tools and resources possible! Our director has over 25 years of experience and a recognized national expert. We offer Solution Focused Counseling, CBT, & DBT interventions for adults, couples, children, teens, and families! If you or someone you love is struggling with depression, anxiety, marital issues, family conflict, grief, ADHD, trauma or other life challenges, we are here to provide a supportive, relaxing environment, and opportunities for change.
Need help now? Call our caring staff today to discover how we can provide you solutions for life. Our team of counselors work together helping you with the most effective tools and resources possible! Our director has over 25 years of experience and a recognized national expert. We offer Solution Focused Counseling, CBT, & DBT interventions for adults, couples, children, teens, and families! If you or someone you love is struggling with depression, anxiety, marital issues, family conflict, grief, ADHD, trauma or other life challenges, we are here to provide a supportive, relaxing environment, and opportunities for change.
From the outside, your life looks put together. Careers are steady, responsibilities handled, and everything seems “fine.” But at home, conversations feel tense, disagreements repeat, and one person often feels unheard while the other feels criticized or shut down. Whether it’s between partners or within your family, the emotional distance grows — even though everyone is trying and genuinely cares. Many high-functioning couples and families I work with experience this hidden stress daily, feeling like connection is slipping despite their best efforts.
From the outside, your life looks put together. Careers are steady, responsibilities handled, and everything seems “fine.” But at home, conversations feel tense, disagreements repeat, and one person often feels unheard while the other feels criticized or shut down. Whether it’s between partners or within your family, the emotional distance grows — even though everyone is trying and genuinely cares. Many high-functioning couples and families I work with experience this hidden stress daily, feeling like connection is slipping despite their best efforts.
I hold a PhD in counseling education and supervision with many years of experience supporting adolescents, young adults, their families and other counselors across the DFW area. I specialize in attachments, trauma, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts utilizing CBT, ACT, TBRI, REBT, and family and developmental approaches. I have immediate, flexible, virtual evening availability across Texas, plus some limited in-person options in Denton and/or Collin Counties as space becomes available. I'm in-network with most major insurances including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare.
I hold a PhD in counseling education and supervision with many years of experience supporting adolescents, young adults, their families and other counselors across the DFW area. I specialize in attachments, trauma, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts utilizing CBT, ACT, TBRI, REBT, and family and developmental approaches. I have immediate, flexible, virtual evening availability across Texas, plus some limited in-person options in Denton and/or Collin Counties as space becomes available. I'm in-network with most major insurances including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare.
I believe in partnering with parents by providing practical, positive strategies to strengthen parent-child relationship.
With over 13 years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals, including children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in supporting clients navigating challenges related to depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, trauma, PTSD, foster care and adoption, divorce, co-parenting, substance use, grief, parenting concerns, and school-related challenges. My therapeutic approach is strength-based and outcome-oriented, focusing on helping clients recognize their strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and work toward meaningful personal growth.
I believe in partnering with parents by providing practical, positive strategies to strengthen parent-child relationship.
With over 13 years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals, including children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in supporting clients navigating challenges related to depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, trauma, PTSD, foster care and adoption, divorce, co-parenting, substance use, grief, parenting concerns, and school-related challenges. My therapeutic approach is strength-based and outcome-oriented, focusing on helping clients recognize their strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and work toward meaningful personal growth.
Choosing the right counselor for you or your family can be an overwhelming decision. It matters who you trust with you & your family's mental health. My team of results-oriented, counselors can help you create an effective treatment plan & explain why we are doing the steps to achieve your counseling goals. We consider a client as a whole, which means we consider how your physical, emotional, & social health impacts you. If you want practical steps and want to learn how to maintain good mental health, we might be a good match. At my group practice, I train and supervise our counselors to create a plan for counseling to help you.
Choosing the right counselor for you or your family can be an overwhelming decision. It matters who you trust with you & your family's mental health. My team of results-oriented, counselors can help you create an effective treatment plan & explain why we are doing the steps to achieve your counseling goals. We consider a client as a whole, which means we consider how your physical, emotional, & social health impacts you. If you want practical steps and want to learn how to maintain good mental health, we might be a good match. At my group practice, I train and supervise our counselors to create a plan for counseling to help you.
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.
Ed's diverse background provides a rich blend of experience to his clients. He is dual licensed as a Professional Counselor and Marriage & Family Therapist. He is an expert with youth, families, and individuals, and a Clinical Supervisor/Mentor for inpatient care. Edward has counseled clients for 39 years as a Therapist, Sports Psychology Consultant (coaches/athletes), and Life Balance/Career Coach. He welcomes people from all faiths and walks of life and provides wisdom for anyone who seeks it: individuals, families, youth, couples, parents, pastors, professionals, athletes, coaches, and performing artists.
Ed's diverse background provides a rich blend of experience to his clients. He is dual licensed as a Professional Counselor and Marriage & Family Therapist. He is an expert with youth, families, and individuals, and a Clinical Supervisor/Mentor for inpatient care. Edward has counseled clients for 39 years as a Therapist, Sports Psychology Consultant (coaches/athletes), and Life Balance/Career Coach. He welcomes people from all faiths and walks of life and provides wisdom for anyone who seeks it: individuals, families, youth, couples, parents, pastors, professionals, athletes, coaches, and performing artists.
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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.