Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an empirically-supported, manualized parent-training therapy for children ages 2-7 who exhibit significant disruptive, aggressive, and oppositional behavior. The PCIT therapist, rather than interacting directly with the child, “coaches” a caregiver in using new skills while the caregiver is playing with the child.

The first phase of treatment focuses on teaching the caregiver positive attention skills to strengthen the parent-child attachment. When the caregiver masters these skills, the family moves on to the second phase, which addresses appropriate limit-setting and consistent discipline.

Providers Performing or Prescribing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for all conditions related to it. Review each provider for availability.

Lauren B. Quetsch, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist

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Locations Providing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Note that Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.