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845 Fairview Suite 105
Meridian, Idaho 83646
(208) 957-6126
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I specialize in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). PCIT is ideal for children ages 2.5-7 who are having behaviors that are difficult to manage. The behaviors may be a result of ADHD,custody issues, trauma, oppositional defiant disorder,adjustment issues, aggression and/or anxiety. I work with both the parent and child together to first help build up the relationship and secondly assist the parent in managing the difficult behaviors. The parent practices in vivo these skills while I am coaching them until they reach "mastery". Once the skills are mastered the parent/child can work towards graduation. PCIT is a combination of a teaching session with the parent only, then coaching sessions with parent/child that follow. During the coaching sessions the therapist is behind a one-way mirror coaching the parent. Initially the sessions are child-led in efforts to warm up the relationship. At mid-treatment sessions become parent-led. We introduce commands.It is usually at this time we start seeing the difficult behaviors. At this critical time the therapist is there teaching parents the therapeutically appropriate skills to work-thru behaviors and obtain compliance in a loving, consistent and firm manner.

My Specialties
Oppositional Defiance
Behavioral Issues
Parenting
ADHD
Adoption
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
Impulse Control Disorders
Mood Disorders