Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Orem, UT
I utilize EFT and the Gottman Method with couples; I focus on family work with children because individual play therapy is often unhelpful, in the long-term; Filial Play Therapy and PCIT are my favorites models for parents with their children.
I believe in people’s own wisdom and listen with the intent to help people follow their own values. I believe in empowerment and practice therapy in such a way as to help my clients lead therapy with guidance and input from me but where they are the decision-makers. I work within parenting, couple, and intrapersonal relationships to reconcile and unify.
I utilize EFT and the Gottman Method with couples; I focus on family work with children because individual play therapy is often unhelpful, in the long-term; Filial Play Therapy and PCIT are my favorites models for parents with their children.
I believe in people’s own wisdom and listen with the intent to help people follow their own values. I believe in empowerment and practice therapy in such a way as to help my clients lead therapy with guidance and input from me but where they are the decision-makers. I work within parenting, couple, and intrapersonal relationships to reconcile and unify.
I am highly trained and experienced in Play Therapy and Sandtray Therapy, and employ parent-child relationship therapies.
I understand the concerns of finding a therapist you can connect with, open up to and trust. I enjoy providing a warm, compassionate place for you to share your story, explore challenges and celebrate strengths. Together we will find solutions for you move through difficult life experiences.
I specialize in working with children ages 2 to 10 and their parents. I also specialize in working with adults and seniors.
I am highly trained and experienced in Play Therapy and Sandtray Therapy, and employ parent-child relationship therapies.
I understand the concerns of finding a therapist you can connect with, open up to and trust. I enjoy providing a warm, compassionate place for you to share your story, explore challenges and celebrate strengths. Together we will find solutions for you move through difficult life experiences.
I specialize in working with children ages 2 to 10 and their parents. I also specialize in working with adults and seniors.
Accepting new clients! I appeal best with clients who have identified that some aspect of their life has stopped working for them, or never really worked at all. People who seek out a counselor to validate the fact that change is necessary, and desire professional help to collaborate in identifying their own natural strengths (or at least potential capabilities) towards overcoming difficulties and just need a personal team player. These people are exciting to work with, from individuals to couples. My hope is that my warm and inviting office atmosphere and my own experience and therapy skills can motivate mental healing and growth.
Accepting new clients! I appeal best with clients who have identified that some aspect of their life has stopped working for them, or never really worked at all. People who seek out a counselor to validate the fact that change is necessary, and desire professional help to collaborate in identifying their own natural strengths (or at least potential capabilities) towards overcoming difficulties and just need a personal team player. These people are exciting to work with, from individuals to couples. My hope is that my warm and inviting office atmosphere and my own experience and therapy skills can motivate mental healing and growth.
My approach to therapy is from a strengths-based perspective and I encourage clients to become empowered while building a supportive network. My clinical expertise includes individuals, adolescents, couples, families, and groups. The primary treatment modalities I use are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). The trauma modalities I am trained in are CPT and AIT. I am adept in treating multiple issues such as anxiety/depression, OCD, depression, domestic violence, PTSD, addictions, and grief and loss.
My approach to therapy is from a strengths-based perspective and I encourage clients to become empowered while building a supportive network. My clinical expertise includes individuals, adolescents, couples, families, and groups. The primary treatment modalities I use are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). The trauma modalities I am trained in are CPT and AIT. I am adept in treating multiple issues such as anxiety/depression, OCD, depression, domestic violence, PTSD, addictions, and grief and loss.
If you are someone who is seeking answers to some persistent challenges and feel that you've tried all the things you know to do, consider therapy as a place to continue that process. Concrete help with a trusted professional, who uses an evidence-based, non-judgmental approach, may illuminate your patterns and processes and identify tools that you can use for a lifetime. Healing and understanding the past can positively impact relationships and mental health including depression, anxiety and panic that can include self-injury, suicidal ideation and dependencies on substances. I welcome all who seek help.
If you are someone who is seeking answers to some persistent challenges and feel that you've tried all the things you know to do, consider therapy as a place to continue that process. Concrete help with a trusted professional, who uses an evidence-based, non-judgmental approach, may illuminate your patterns and processes and identify tools that you can use for a lifetime. Healing and understanding the past can positively impact relationships and mental health including depression, anxiety and panic that can include self-injury, suicidal ideation and dependencies on substances. I welcome all who seek help.
I am a dedicated intern therapist and psychological/neuropsychological evaluator committed to providing compassionate and expert care to diverse populations: children, adolescents, and adults (Individuals, couples, and families). With a broad specialization in mental health conditions, I offer both in-depth evaluations to provide crucial insights for understanding your unique needs and informing effective treatment strategies, as well as tailored therapy to help you navigate life's challenges and improve your overall quality of life.
I am a dedicated intern therapist and psychological/neuropsychological evaluator committed to providing compassionate and expert care to diverse populations: children, adolescents, and adults (Individuals, couples, and families). With a broad specialization in mental health conditions, I offer both in-depth evaluations to provide crucial insights for understanding your unique needs and informing effective treatment strategies, as well as tailored therapy to help you navigate life's challenges and improve your overall quality of life.
Welcome to Meadowbrook Counseling, your sanctuary for healing and growth. We are dedicated to providing personalized therapy services tailored to treat trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, infidelity and more. Our skilled therapists use evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, ACT, and Solution Focus, along with innovative treatments like Neurofeedback & TMS, ensuring you receive the comprehensive care needed for lasting healing. We take pride in fostering a welcoming environment for all, regardless of age, gender, race, or background, ensuring every client feels valued, understood, and empowered.
Welcome to Meadowbrook Counseling, your sanctuary for healing and growth. We are dedicated to providing personalized therapy services tailored to treat trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, infidelity and more. Our skilled therapists use evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, ACT, and Solution Focus, along with innovative treatments like Neurofeedback & TMS, ensuring you receive the comprehensive care needed for lasting healing. We take pride in fostering a welcoming environment for all, regardless of age, gender, race, or background, ensuring every client feels valued, understood, and empowered.
I feel honored to join with people in their personal and relational odysseys and find myself continually in awe of the inner capacity of each person to heal and grow. I use my easy-going, compassionate, and direct way of being, coupled with education and experience—professional and personal, to support clients in facing difficulties, discovering hope, and changing in ways that resonate with their goals. I approach all settings with a systematic lens while working people preschool age and on up through the golden years, in individual, couple, and family settings.
I feel honored to join with people in their personal and relational odysseys and find myself continually in awe of the inner capacity of each person to heal and grow. I use my easy-going, compassionate, and direct way of being, coupled with education and experience—professional and personal, to support clients in facing difficulties, discovering hope, and changing in ways that resonate with their goals. I approach all settings with a systematic lens while working people preschool age and on up through the golden years, in individual, couple, and family settings.
I understand how beginning therapy for the first time or re-entering therapy can be a stressful experience. Finding a qualified therapist is important, but you also want to find a therapist you connect with personally and who you can trust with your thoughts and feelings. My education gives me the qualifications, but my life experience provides the connection and empathy needed to guide or support you as we explore together the challenges that brought you to therapy and how to overcome them.
I understand how beginning therapy for the first time or re-entering therapy can be a stressful experience. Finding a qualified therapist is important, but you also want to find a therapist you connect with personally and who you can trust with your thoughts and feelings. My education gives me the qualifications, but my life experience provides the connection and empathy needed to guide or support you as we explore together the challenges that brought you to therapy and how to overcome them.
As a Marriage & Family Therapist I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps change negative thought patterns and behaviors. Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, helps reduce distress from trauma or other distressing life experiences. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which teaches distress tolerance, effective relationship skills, emotion regulation, mindfulness and coping skills for life's challenges. I utilize Gottman and EFT with couples in a conflict or repair process. Play therapy uses play techniques vs talk-therapy to help children work through emotional and mental health issues.
As a Marriage & Family Therapist I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps change negative thought patterns and behaviors. Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, helps reduce distress from trauma or other distressing life experiences. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which teaches distress tolerance, effective relationship skills, emotion regulation, mindfulness and coping skills for life's challenges. I utilize Gottman and EFT with couples in a conflict or repair process. Play therapy uses play techniques vs talk-therapy to help children work through emotional and mental health issues.
My 10 years as a therapist have exposed me to a variety of challenges from deescalating unsafe situations to mediating complex relationship barriers. In my experience trauma can often be found at the core of depression, anxiety, family/spouse conflict, disordered eating, sexual confusion and addiction. All of these challenges can create a sense of feeling stuck, unfulfilled and alone. In some cases, these struggles can be intimidating to address without help. My belief is that therapy acts as a safe place for you to address those struggles in an empowering way; one that gives a sense of purpose, and leaves you feeling connected.
My 10 years as a therapist have exposed me to a variety of challenges from deescalating unsafe situations to mediating complex relationship barriers. In my experience trauma can often be found at the core of depression, anxiety, family/spouse conflict, disordered eating, sexual confusion and addiction. All of these challenges can create a sense of feeling stuck, unfulfilled and alone. In some cases, these struggles can be intimidating to address without help. My belief is that therapy acts as a safe place for you to address those struggles in an empowering way; one that gives a sense of purpose, and leaves you feeling connected.
Children don’t come with a manual, so you don’t always know what to do when they’re struggling. Big emotions, frequent outbursts, and difficulty focusing… there’s so much advice out there. But what’s right? What’s harmful? Trying to sort through it all is overwhelming. Meanwhile, your child isn’t getting better. One week, things seem a little better; the next, you’re back to square one. It’s painful to watch your once-happy child turn into an out-of-control ball of frustration. You love them more than anything and want them to have all the opportunities they deserve, but it’s getting harder to see the light at the
end of the tunnel.
Children don’t come with a manual, so you don’t always know what to do when they’re struggling. Big emotions, frequent outbursts, and difficulty focusing… there’s so much advice out there. But what’s right? What’s harmful? Trying to sort through it all is overwhelming. Meanwhile, your child isn’t getting better. One week, things seem a little better; the next, you’re back to square one. It’s painful to watch your once-happy child turn into an out-of-control ball of frustration. You love them more than anything and want them to have all the opportunities they deserve, but it’s getting harder to see the light at the
end of the tunnel.
Life is hard! No way around it. Many people are looking for change, peace, love, hope, or even a rekindling of old passions. I truly believe that we are capable of great things, relationships can be mended, goals can be accomplished, and new perspectives can be achieved. Having gone through many diverse experiences in my life I believe that I have the ability to empathize with what you're going through. In addition, my education, training, and experience has afforded me the knowledge and ability to assist you in finding the happy ending you are seeking.
Life is hard! No way around it. Many people are looking for change, peace, love, hope, or even a rekindling of old passions. I truly believe that we are capable of great things, relationships can be mended, goals can be accomplished, and new perspectives can be achieved. Having gone through many diverse experiences in my life I believe that I have the ability to empathize with what you're going through. In addition, my education, training, and experience has afforded me the knowledge and ability to assist you in finding the happy ending you are seeking.
You're not broken—you just need better tools. My two ideal types of clients are 1) working with couples, or 2) working with clients navigating the chaos of ADHD - or even a combination of these two! Your relationship may either be on the brink, or wanting to build toward a strong marriage. You may be motivated but stuck, often frustrated that no one's ever explained why you feel the way you do—or how to move forward. Whether it's communication gridlock or procrastination paralysis, my ideal clients are ready to learn, apply, and grow. If you’re looking for insight, structure, and an actionable path forward, we’ll get along well!
You're not broken—you just need better tools. My two ideal types of clients are 1) working with couples, or 2) working with clients navigating the chaos of ADHD - or even a combination of these two! Your relationship may either be on the brink, or wanting to build toward a strong marriage. You may be motivated but stuck, often frustrated that no one's ever explained why you feel the way you do—or how to move forward. Whether it's communication gridlock or procrastination paralysis, my ideal clients are ready to learn, apply, and grow. If you’re looking for insight, structure, and an actionable path forward, we’ll get along well!
I provide compassionate clinical treatment for children, teenagers, couples, and families that have experienced emotional and relationship trauma in the context of marriage, couples, and family systems. I work and bring support for individuals that are struggling with depression, anxiety, acculturation, divorce, PTSD, etc. My goal is to provide a safe space for you and an evidence base treatment to help you to achieve your clinical goals. It will be my provilege to get to know you and accompany you in your process of healing.
I provide compassionate clinical treatment for children, teenagers, couples, and families that have experienced emotional and relationship trauma in the context of marriage, couples, and family systems. I work and bring support for individuals that are struggling with depression, anxiety, acculturation, divorce, PTSD, etc. My goal is to provide a safe space for you and an evidence base treatment to help you to achieve your clinical goals. It will be my provilege to get to know you and accompany you in your process of healing.
I am a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and I have a doctoral degree, Ph.D., in counseling. My experience has included all types of client needs. However, my focus has been on mood disorders, particularly bipolar disorder, anxiety as a disorder that has seen a significant increase in recent years, ADHD, and couples or families.
I am a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and I have a doctoral degree, Ph.D., in counseling. My experience has included all types of client needs. However, my focus has been on mood disorders, particularly bipolar disorder, anxiety as a disorder that has seen a significant increase in recent years, ADHD, and couples or families.
As a social worker, I follow a strict code of ethics which means putting the client's needs and wellbeing above all else. I help clients to discover their full potential as well as overcome any trauma or barriers that have been keeping them down. I believe ultimately that therapy can be beneficial for everyone and that there doesn't have to be something "wrong" with anyone to seek help. I worked with a variety of clients including teens, young children, families, couples, individuals, veterans, and court-ordered clients.
As a social worker, I follow a strict code of ethics which means putting the client's needs and wellbeing above all else. I help clients to discover their full potential as well as overcome any trauma or barriers that have been keeping them down. I believe ultimately that therapy can be beneficial for everyone and that there doesn't have to be something "wrong" with anyone to seek help. I worked with a variety of clients including teens, young children, families, couples, individuals, veterans, and court-ordered clients.
A good therapist-client fit is essential to getting the help you need. I have a great deal of life experience and cultural awareness from growing up in a risky area of Los Angeles, serving in the U.S. Army (9 yrs), experiencing combat and loss, living through natural disasters, working with and supporting military veterans, working as a therapist with juveniles for the State of Utah, and overcoming many of life's personal obstacles. I have a passion for working with people. I believe connecting with you is essential to treatment success. As your therapist, I promise to be there for you every step of the way.
A good therapist-client fit is essential to getting the help you need. I have a great deal of life experience and cultural awareness from growing up in a risky area of Los Angeles, serving in the U.S. Army (9 yrs), experiencing combat and loss, living through natural disasters, working with and supporting military veterans, working as a therapist with juveniles for the State of Utah, and overcoming many of life's personal obstacles. I have a passion for working with people. I believe connecting with you is essential to treatment success. As your therapist, I promise to be there for you every step of the way.
Dr Megan Oka
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, RPT
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
Waitlist for new clients
I have been working with children, families, and couples for 12 years. I have a passion for working with children in particular, as I believe helping a child in early life changes the course of their development. I specialize in play therapy, sand therapy, Theraplay, and couple therapy.
I have been working with children, families, and couples for 12 years. I have a passion for working with children in particular, as I believe helping a child in early life changes the course of their development. I specialize in play therapy, sand therapy, Theraplay, and couple therapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) passionate about helping people find clarity, resilience, and peace. With years of experience supporting individuals through life’s ups and downs, I understand that reaching out can be challenging but also an important first step. My goal is to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel truly heard and understood.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) passionate about helping people find clarity, resilience, and peace. With years of experience supporting individuals through life’s ups and downs, I understand that reaching out can be challenging but also an important first step. My goal is to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel truly heard and understood.
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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.