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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
A structured, evidence-based treatment for children ages 2–7, delivered together with the parent or caregiver who supports them.
Working with a trained trauma specialist significantly increases your ability to process difficult experiences and move forward. At Family Trauma Treatment Center, individual counseling gives you a dedicated space to be heard, understood, and supported — on your own terms.
Individual counseling in Las Vegas offers one-on-one support during difficult chapters of life. Our clinicians work with adults, teens, and children on trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting stress, and major life transitions, always at a pace that feels right for you.
Individual counseling (also called therapy or talk therapy) is a confidential process where you work one-on-one with a licensed clinician trained in trauma-informed care. Together, you’ll explore the thoughts, feelings, and experiences affecting your life, build practical coping tools, and work toward the changes that matter most to you.
How PCIT Works — Two Phases
Child-Directed Interaction (CDI)
Strengthens the parent-child relationship through warm, positive, play-based interaction.
Parent-Directed Interaction (PDI)
Introduces consistent, effective strategies for managing behavior and setting expectations.
Most families complete PCIT within 12–20 sessions, delivered via live coaching during real parent-child interaction.
Outcomes
Phase One
Fewer/shorter tantrums, less attention-seeking behavior, stronger attachment and security, better focus and pro-social behavior.
Phase Two
Less aggression and defiance, better compliance and public behavior, more parental calm and confidence.
Keep PCIT Skills Working in Real-World Visits (TTS)
PCIT changes stick fastest when families practice in supervised settings and manage exchanges smoothly.
Therapeutic Supervised Visitation (TSV)
Clinician-guided public outings to reinforce coping skills.
Supervised Visitation & Safe Exchange
Start in neutral settings; progress to community visits as ready.
Reinforce PCIT with supervised practice at TTS
Frequently Asked Questions
What age range is PCIT designed for?
Children ages 2–7 and their parent or primary caregiver.
How long does PCIT take?
Most families complete it within 12–20 sessions, though treatment continues until skill and behavior goals are met.
Do I attend sessions with my child?
Yes — PCIT is built around live-coached sessions where you and your child participate together.