Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) in Las Vegas
If your child has frequent tantrums, shows aggression, or struggles with following directions, PCIT therapy can help.
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Dr. Heather Mivshek is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Las Vegas with more than 20 years of experience working with children and families.
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Through PCIT, she helps parents feel more confident in how they respond to their child's behavior. You'll learn practical tools and receive real-time support that will help your child and give you life-long skills.
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an effective, evidence-based treatment for kids ages 2 to 7. It reduces challenging behavior and strengthens the bond between parents and children.
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If you aren't sure what to do next because your child’s behavior has become difficult to manage, you're not alone.
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With PCIT, you'll learn how to interact with your child to support their emotional regulation and reduce their disruptive behaviors.
What Is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)?
PCIT is a therapeutic modality grounded in decades of research. It focuses on helping parents manage their child's behavior in a supportive, consistent way.
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy is for children between the ages of 2 and 7 who are experiencing disruptive behavior. With guidance from Dr. Heather Mivshek, you'll understand your child's behaviors and make changes in how you interact with them.
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The way it works is practical and experiential. You get coached in real time with your child. You'll learn by practicing new skills during your sessions rather than just talking about them. Plus, the skills you learn stay with you for a lifetime.
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The goal is to strengthen the bond with your child so you can offer them the support they need.
How Can Parenting Therapy Help?
Maybe you're a single parent or a caregiver. Maybe you and your partner are at a loss as to what to do next.
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Parents usually seek parenting therapy from Dr. Heather Mivshek when they:
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feel consistently overwhelmed by their child's behavior
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find themselves constantly correcting or redirecting their child
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worry about becoming disconnected from their child
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Don't know if they're being too strict or too lenient
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Want to know exactly what to do in stressful situations
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Want practical tools that are easy to use in daily life
What to Expect From PCIT Therapy
Dr. Heather Mivshek provides online PCIT therapy in Las Vegas for overwhelmed parents.
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During your sessions, she will observe interactions with your child and suggest new ways of responding in real time.
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You'll get to practice, adjust, and troubleshoot with her, rather than just being handed a list of strategies to figure out on your own.
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And you won't be judged on your parenting skills.Â
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy isn't an evaluation of your parenting. It's a coaching-style therapeutic model designed to give you tools to help your specific situation.
What to Expect From PCIT Therapy
The years between ages 2 and 7 are an important stage of your child's development. The way you interact with your child during these years can have a positive impact on their behavior and your relationship.
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But no one teaches you how to navigate these parenting challenges. That's why parents and caregivers turn to Dr. Heather Mivishek for PCIT.
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If your child is experiencing any of the following:
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Frequent tantrums
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Defiance or difficulty following directions
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Aggressive behavior
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Frequent parent-child conflict
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) can help. It’s a therapeutic method created to help in these specific situations and guide parents and caregivers through hands-on coaching.
Parenting Therapy for Parents Who Want a Different Relationship With Their Child
This isn't about being a perfect parent or never making mistakes. It's about learning to be the parent your child needs at this stage of their life.
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Because PCIT is specifically for young children and their parents, you can work on the challenges you're facing right now with practical tools you can use at home.
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You practice with your therapist, get guidance in real time, troubleshoot what isn't working, and fine-tune your approach as you go.
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You don't have to figure it all out on your own.