Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Springfield, VA
United Hands Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, VA 22150 (Online Only)
We are a group of therapist who offers services in the state of Florida and Virginia. Collectively we have experience partnering with adults, children, couples, and families seeking help with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, PTSD, grief, life transitions, family conflict, and relationship concerns. We have worked in a verity of mental health settings, providing each of us with a unique set of skills to aid in your mental wellness journey.
We are a group of therapist who offers services in the state of Florida and Virginia. Collectively we have experience partnering with adults, children, couples, and families seeking help with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, PTSD, grief, life transitions, family conflict, and relationship concerns. We have worked in a verity of mental health settings, providing each of us with a unique set of skills to aid in your mental wellness journey.
Miranda Life Coaching and Psychotherapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC, CCTP II, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, VA 22152 (Online Only)
For the past 19 years I have enjoyed working with a diverse group of patients that are challenged with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and obsessive compulsive behaviors. It is remarkable how patients begin to feel happier and important when they stop ignoring their physical and emotional needs. I love working with patients that seek to create a balance between their body, mind and spirit. I enjoy being flexible and learning what each individual is comfortable with, and work from their baseline to establish reasonable goals.
For the past 19 years I have enjoyed working with a diverse group of patients that are challenged with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and obsessive compulsive behaviors. It is remarkable how patients begin to feel happier and important when they stop ignoring their physical and emotional needs. I love working with patients that seek to create a balance between their body, mind and spirit. I enjoy being flexible and learning what each individual is comfortable with, and work from their baseline to establish reasonable goals.
Christina Halstead
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, VA 22151 (Online Only)
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” ― Kahlil Gibran Have you experienced suffering in your life? Do you at times feel weighted down by negativity, worry, and fears? I am a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of experience providing therapy to adults, children, adolescents, couples and families who are experiencing Trauma, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Transitional Issues, Serious Mental Illness, Childhood & Development Issues, & Relationship Stress.
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” ― Kahlil Gibran Have you experienced suffering in your life? Do you at times feel weighted down by negativity, worry, and fears? I am a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of experience providing therapy to adults, children, adolescents, couples and families who are experiencing Trauma, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Transitional Issues, Serious Mental Illness, Childhood & Development Issues, & Relationship Stress.
Wendy Umbarger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, VA 22151
Hello! My name is Wendy Umbarger, owner of Umbarger Counseling Services, LLC. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia and a Certified Trauma Specialist. I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families.
Hello! My name is Wendy Umbarger, owner of Umbarger Counseling Services, LLC. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia and a Certified Trauma Specialist. I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families.
Open Heart Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, VA 22150
If building understanding, trust and more loving relationships is your goal, then this attachment based mindful approach is the process for you. Imagine waking each day feeling more connected, more alive, and more secure in being your authentic self. It's easier than you think. One must only be willing to feel their repressed feelings. Are you or or your child operating with anxiety, OCD, adjustment disorders, addictions, recurrent or difficult behavior patterns? Go from striving to thriving and manifest positive outcomes. With cutting edge tools, you are able to let go of old behavior patterns and adopt new ones.
If building understanding, trust and more loving relationships is your goal, then this attachment based mindful approach is the process for you. Imagine waking each day feeling more connected, more alive, and more secure in being your authentic self. It's easier than you think. One must only be willing to feel their repressed feelings. Are you or or your child operating with anxiety, OCD, adjustment disorders, addictions, recurrent or difficult behavior patterns? Go from striving to thriving and manifest positive outcomes. With cutting edge tools, you are able to let go of old behavior patterns and adopt new ones.
Deborah O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, VA 22152
Are you or your family going through a tough time? Are behaviors or situations becoming unmanageable? In my office you will find a safe, nonjudgmental response to dealing with the complexities of your life. The aim is to address painful crisis and move toward developing coping strategies to increase peace & the happiness you deserve. My treatment approach is to help with solutions. Individual therapy, play therapy, parent support, and academic consultation is what I provide. In my practice I work with children, adolescents, and adults. There are several therapists in the office who can assist if I am booked.
Are you or your family going through a tough time? Are behaviors or situations becoming unmanageable? In my office you will find a safe, nonjudgmental response to dealing with the complexities of your life. The aim is to address painful crisis and move toward developing coping strategies to increase peace & the happiness you deserve. My treatment approach is to help with solutions. Individual therapy, play therapy, parent support, and academic consultation is what I provide. In my practice I work with children, adolescents, and adults. There are several therapists in the office who can assist if I am booked.
McCleary Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, VA 22150
McCleary Psychological Services (MPS) provides psychological evaluations and evidence-based therapy. We conduct psychological evaluations to assist with diagnosis clarification and provide treatment recommendations, to include evaluations for ADHD; Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. We also offer bariatric, pre-employment, court-ordered, and immigration evaluations.
McCleary Psychological Services (MPS) provides psychological evaluations and evidence-based therapy. We conduct psychological evaluations to assist with diagnosis clarification and provide treatment recommendations, to include evaluations for ADHD; Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. We also offer bariatric, pre-employment, court-ordered, and immigration evaluations.
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Andrea Carpenter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PCIT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22031 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor & a certified PCIT therapist/trainer. I have been working with children, youth, families, & adults for the past 10 years who have experienced a variety of different stressors, traumatic situations, & transitions/adjustments. My approach is therapy is to create a safe & accepting environment, help you develop insight into your thoughts, feelings & actions as well as develop effective coping strategies to manage stressors. Therapy will help you feel more confident & supported while also helping you/or your child learn to manage your emotions, needs & be able to communicate those with others.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor & a certified PCIT therapist/trainer. I have been working with children, youth, families, & adults for the past 10 years who have experienced a variety of different stressors, traumatic situations, & transitions/adjustments. My approach is therapy is to create a safe & accepting environment, help you develop insight into your thoughts, feelings & actions as well as develop effective coping strategies to manage stressors. Therapy will help you feel more confident & supported while also helping you/or your child learn to manage your emotions, needs & be able to communicate those with others.
Desiree Denton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
Desiree Denton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience working with culturally diverse populations of children, adolescents, families, and adults. Desiree utilizes multiple practices using trauma focused, evidence-based, person-centered, and strength-based approaches when providing individual and family therapy. These practices include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT); Motivational Interviewing; and mindfulness. Desiree has experience working with children with behavioral concerns, adjustment concerns, anxiety, depression, and ADHD, among other diagnoses.
Desiree Denton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience working with culturally diverse populations of children, adolescents, families, and adults. Desiree utilizes multiple practices using trauma focused, evidence-based, person-centered, and strength-based approaches when providing individual and family therapy. These practices include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT); Motivational Interviewing; and mindfulness. Desiree has experience working with children with behavioral concerns, adjustment concerns, anxiety, depression, and ADHD, among other diagnoses.
Mirna Quiroga
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22304
Certified and Trained in the most effective Evidenced Based Treatment modalities; TF-CBT, PCIT, Seeking Safety, CAMS-care, among others.
I am a bilingual licensed therapist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I strive to provide a non-judgmental, safe therapeutic place where we can explore your fears, thoughts and feelings. I will support you in therapy to best meet your goals and dreams.
Certified and Trained in the most effective Evidenced Based Treatment modalities; TF-CBT, PCIT, Seeking Safety, CAMS-care, among others.
I am a bilingual licensed therapist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I strive to provide a non-judgmental, safe therapeutic place where we can explore your fears, thoughts and feelings. I will support you in therapy to best meet your goals and dreams.
The Center for Connection, Healing and Change (RM)
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFT-R, LPC-R, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, premarital therapy, sex therapy, child/teen & family therapy, parenting therapy, Parent-Child Interaction therapy, trauma therapy, EMDR, and group therapy.
Accepting new clients -The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, heal trauma, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.
We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, premarital therapy, sex therapy, child/teen & family therapy, parenting therapy, Parent-Child Interaction therapy, trauma therapy, EMDR, and group therapy.
Accepting new clients -The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, heal trauma, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.
Orlesa Poole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22315 (Online Only)
As a specialist in therapy for overwhelmed moms and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), I offer compassionate support and practical strategies to help you manage parenting stresses.
You're a mom who loves her kids deeply, yet you often feel swamped by the non-stop demands of parenting and the tough behaviors your children show. You want to handle stress and emotional outbursts better—not just yours but your kids' too. You're searching for down-to-earth, proven strategies to help calm and stabilize your home life. You need someone who gets both the rewards and challenges of being a mom, someone who can equip you with the right tools to create a more peaceful and understanding atmosphere at home, improving life for both you and your children.
As a specialist in therapy for overwhelmed moms and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), I offer compassionate support and practical strategies to help you manage parenting stresses.
You're a mom who loves her kids deeply, yet you often feel swamped by the non-stop demands of parenting and the tough behaviors your children show. You want to handle stress and emotional outbursts better—not just yours but your kids' too. You're searching for down-to-earth, proven strategies to help calm and stabilize your home life. You need someone who gets both the rewards and challenges of being a mom, someone who can equip you with the right tools to create a more peaceful and understanding atmosphere at home, improving life for both you and your children.
Shawn Rubin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22202
I endeavor to improve intimate and family relationships, strengthen parent-child/teenager relationships; understand the nature of one's anxiety and depression; grief, loss, and trauma; improving self-esteem; effectively managing job stress and improving job performance; addressing personal and societal struggles with racial & gender discrimination, gender identity, and sexual orientation issues.
For over twenty-five years I have been privileged to work alongside parents, children, adolescents and adults of all ages to understand the deeper meanings of troubling thoughts, feelings and behaviors and other symptoms of distress. My collaborative approach is grounded in enhancing personal growth and the innate human capacities for loving, giving, healing painful traumas, and increasing enjoyment of one's life. My therapeutic relationships are respectful, caring, and support the freedom to fully express one's experience, uniqueness, vitality, and engagement of the depth and breadth of human existence.
I endeavor to improve intimate and family relationships, strengthen parent-child/teenager relationships; understand the nature of one's anxiety and depression; grief, loss, and trauma; improving self-esteem; effectively managing job stress and improving job performance; addressing personal and societal struggles with racial & gender discrimination, gender identity, and sexual orientation issues.
For over twenty-five years I have been privileged to work alongside parents, children, adolescents and adults of all ages to understand the deeper meanings of troubling thoughts, feelings and behaviors and other symptoms of distress. My collaborative approach is grounded in enhancing personal growth and the innate human capacities for loving, giving, healing painful traumas, and increasing enjoyment of one's life. My therapeutic relationships are respectful, caring, and support the freedom to fully express one's experience, uniqueness, vitality, and engagement of the depth and breadth of human existence.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy is an evidence-based model for families with a child aged 2-6.
Being a child is a special time full of curiosity, exploration, and learning. It is also a time when your body is growing, language is developing, social skills are evolving, and your capacity to cope is a work in progress. It doesn’t take much to feel unsure, overwhelmed, stressed, or unseen. Struggles are expressed through emotional and behavioral distress - tantrums, defiance, dysregulation, difficulty with focus, transitions, separation, or withdrawal from others/school/activities. It can also show up as jealousy, attention-seeking, aggression, anxiety, depression, or hyperactivity. PCIT is specifically designed for this stage.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy is an evidence-based model for families with a child aged 2-6.
Being a child is a special time full of curiosity, exploration, and learning. It is also a time when your body is growing, language is developing, social skills are evolving, and your capacity to cope is a work in progress. It doesn’t take much to feel unsure, overwhelmed, stressed, or unseen. Struggles are expressed through emotional and behavioral distress - tantrums, defiance, dysregulation, difficulty with focus, transitions, separation, or withdrawal from others/school/activities. It can also show up as jealousy, attention-seeking, aggression, anxiety, depression, or hyperactivity. PCIT is specifically designed for this stage.
Hope Robinson
Resident in Counseling, LRC
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22201
Hope Robinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia who has been practicing since 2022. She has a B.S. in Psychology from Valdosta State University and an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Hope offers crisis stabilization and safety planning for clients who struggle with emotional dysregulation, depression and suicidal ideation, anxiety, and anger. She works with families experiencing recurrent parent/child, sibling, multi-generational conflict, and disturbances.
Hope Robinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia who has been practicing since 2022. She has a B.S. in Psychology from Valdosta State University and an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Hope offers crisis stabilization and safety planning for clients who struggle with emotional dysregulation, depression and suicidal ideation, anxiety, and anger. She works with families experiencing recurrent parent/child, sibling, multi-generational conflict, and disturbances.
Chessa Van Andel
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22204 (Online Only)
I am a certified PCIT therapist and can help your family improve relationships and work through challenges.
Life is messy. My job is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space focused on you—your needs, thoughts, feelings, fears, dreams, and everything in between. My goal as a therapist is to help you feel heard and understood, to help you understand and accept yourself, and to help you develop the tools you need to move through life's messes in the best way possible. I am enthusiastic about working with children, families, young adults, and those working through life transitions.
I am a certified PCIT therapist and can help your family improve relationships and work through challenges.
Life is messy. My job is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space focused on you—your needs, thoughts, feelings, fears, dreams, and everything in between. My goal as a therapist is to help you feel heard and understood, to help you understand and accept yourself, and to help you develop the tools you need to move through life's messes in the best way possible. I am enthusiastic about working with children, families, young adults, and those working through life transitions.
Teresa George
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Teresa George is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Psychologist in West Virginia, and is an LPC in Virginia. She has 25+ years of experience, providing individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and psychological screening to adults, seniors, adolescents, and children. She’s worked with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other types of trauma as well as those with adjustment issues, parent-child relational issues, and mood disorders. She continues her education by attending cultural diversity, LGBTQ+, mindfulness techniques, autism, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused CBT courses.
Teresa George is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Psychologist in West Virginia, and is an LPC in Virginia. She has 25+ years of experience, providing individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and psychological screening to adults, seniors, adolescents, and children. She’s worked with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other types of trauma as well as those with adjustment issues, parent-child relational issues, and mood disorders. She continues her education by attending cultural diversity, LGBTQ+, mindfulness techniques, autism, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused CBT courses.
Celestial Hope Rising Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LPC, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22202 (Online Only)
Celestial Hope Rising Services is a mental health behavioral agency dedicated to providing clients of all ages and backgrounds with specialized services that cater to various challenges such as generational trauma, parent-child relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, behavioral concerns, and family conflict.
At Celestial Hope Rising Services, we believe in innovative ways to inspire open space for independent learning, growth, and development while upholding our core values of integrity, compassion, empowerment, person-centered care, and innovative approaches. Our agency aims to ensure our clients receive the best care and support for their well-being and quality of life. Our experienced team of professionals provides individualized care and treatment in a safe and non-judgmental environment, supporting clients on their journey to better mental health and resiliency. Join us on a journey towards better health and a brighter future.
Celestial Hope Rising Services is a mental health behavioral agency dedicated to providing clients of all ages and backgrounds with specialized services that cater to various challenges such as generational trauma, parent-child relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, behavioral concerns, and family conflict.
At Celestial Hope Rising Services, we believe in innovative ways to inspire open space for independent learning, growth, and development while upholding our core values of integrity, compassion, empowerment, person-centered care, and innovative approaches. Our agency aims to ensure our clients receive the best care and support for their well-being and quality of life. Our experienced team of professionals provides individualized care and treatment in a safe and non-judgmental environment, supporting clients on their journey to better mental health and resiliency. Join us on a journey towards better health and a brighter future.
Kwangsuk Hutchinson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CIRT, QMHP-A
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22031
As a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist(CIRT), and a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), I have experience in helping individual, marital, premarital and family discord, cultural issues with interracial couples, children, parenting, interpersonal issues, depression, anxiety disorders, self-esteem issues and others. The pain that humans experience is diverse, deep, and wide. But there is also healing power within everyone to overcome pain. I believe that there is healing power within every person and that each person has good qualities that are unique to them.
As a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist(CIRT), and a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), I have experience in helping individual, marital, premarital and family discord, cultural issues with interracial couples, children, parenting, interpersonal issues, depression, anxiety disorders, self-esteem issues and others. The pain that humans experience is diverse, deep, and wide. But there is also healing power within everyone to overcome pain. I believe that there is healing power within every person and that each person has good qualities that are unique to them.
George Wanke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22310
George Wanke is a Licensed Clinical Social worker with 49 years of experience working with a wide variety of clients, from pre-teens to adults. George specializes in treating individuals who are struggling with mood management, thought distress, and behavioral mental health conditions such as ADHD, conduct disorder, or substance abuse issues. George received his Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kansas and was a Family Therapy Training Supervisor for the Karl Menninger School of Psychiatry.
George Wanke is a Licensed Clinical Social worker with 49 years of experience working with a wide variety of clients, from pre-teens to adults. George specializes in treating individuals who are struggling with mood management, thought distress, and behavioral mental health conditions such as ADHD, conduct disorder, or substance abuse issues. George received his Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kansas and was a Family Therapy Training Supervisor for the Karl Menninger School of Psychiatry.
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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.