PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY

Address your child’s challenging behaviors with more connection and less yelling.

When you feel like your family is constantly walking on eggshells.

Despite being a loving and dedicated parent who is committed to raising a happy and confident child, you find yourself in scenarios that cause embarrassment. You yell and get frustrated more than you’d like. You want to do what’s best for your child, but you’re tapped out and have no clue what technique you’re supposed to try next.

You’ve done everything you’re “supposed” to do to support and discipline your child in an effective manner, but you still find them having a hard time in difficult situations.

You're at your wits end and feeling quite helpless

You love your child, but you don't always like them at this point
The physical aggression and constant meltdowns are causing chaos in your home
You want harmony in your home and ease in your parenting!

Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is therapy for young children with behavioral and emotional issues. PCIT focuses on improving the quality of the parent-child relationship by adjusting the way the parents and children interact with each other. Through parent coaching and intentional time spent in play, children improve their confidence and security in the parent-child relationship. Parents learn effective communication and discipline skills. The result is a child who is better able to regulate their emotions, independently solve problems and show improved behavior and cooperation.

how we can help

We’ll teach you the skills and strategies that help your child improve behavior, manage big emotions, and feel more calm and secure.

Our online therapy supports families who are crazy-busy with packed schedules and responsibilities and are struggling to carve out enough time to seek help:

You will:

Receive support and guidance in your child’s natural environment
Learn to better communicate with your child
Manage your child’s challenging behaviors- through play!
Receive coaching in real-time through a “bug in the ear”.

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imagine if you could…

Develop a parenting style that better meets your child's needs

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PCIT therapy helps you understand your child's unique temperament and behaviors, guiding you toward a more effective and nurturing parenting approach. In our sessions, you'll learn specific techniques to address challenging behaviors, set appropriate boundaries, and foster a sense of security for your child.

Improve the quality of your relationship with your child

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Through structured, guided interactions, you’ll learn how to communicate more effectively and respond to your child in ways that build trust and emotional closeness. This improved relationship forms a foundation where your child feels safe, valued, and understood, leading to a deeper connection and a more harmonious family life.

See improvements in your child's behavior and emotional development

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PCIT provides you with tools to manage and reduce disruptive behaviors, such as tantrums, defiance, or aggression. By implementing these techniques, you’ll see noticeable improvements in your child's behavior and emotional regulation.

Play with your child and learn at the same time!

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During our sessions, you'll engage in play activities designed to promote positive interactions and reinforce desirable behaviors. As you play together, you’ll learn to use praise and encouragement effectively, making playtime not only fun but also an opportunity for growth and learning.

WE want you to know:

You deserve to feel confident and supported as a parent…

And your child deserves to feel calm, understood, and connected. Parenting doesn’t have to feel chaotic or stressful every day. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to keep guessing what will help. PCIT gives you clear, step-by-step tools to improve behavior, strengthen emotional regulation, and create a more peaceful home.

You don’t need to be a perfect parent. You just need support that works.
Are you ready to feel more in control and help your child thrive?

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faqs

Common Questions About Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an intervention for young children with behavioral and emotional issues. PCIT focuses on improving the parent-child relationship by fixing the way the parent and child interact.
Online parent-child interaction therapy begins with the parent attending training or the “teach” phase. I will explain the methods, terminology, and skills we will use in treatment. We will also use role-plays to ensure that you are grasping the skills. After the “teach” phase, we move on to child-directed play. The focus of this phase is interacting with your child in a way that builds confidence, improves the parent-child relationship, and increases the frequency of prosocial behaviors. You will play with your child while I monitor the interactions and provide real-time feedback via a bug in your ear. At the end of the session, we discuss your use of the skills and suggestions for improvement. Once you have mastered the skills used for child-directed play, we will proceed to the parent-directed play phase.
Multiple factors affect the length of time it takes to complete online parent-child interaction therapy in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Treatment length depends on your child’s age, specific behaviors to be addressed, and commitment to therapy. Parents who are dedicated to attending sessions, completing homework, and implementing skills usually complete therapy in 12-20 sessions.