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Is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Right for Your Family?

Sacramento Counseling for the spirited and emotional child

What is PCIT?

PCIT is a 12-20 session, behavior management program designed for parents and their young children (ages 2-8) who are experiencing behavioral or emotional difficulties. Goals of PCIT are to improve:
  • listening
  • cooperation
  • frustration
  • anger management
  • social skills
  • attention
  • concentration
  • self-esteem
  • family relationships
  • parenting skills
  • parental stress
Decades of research have proven PCIT to be highly effective in improving children’s behavior, reducing parenting stress, and helping parents build warm and responsive relationships with their children.

Upon completion of PCIT, parents report positive changes in their children's behaviors at home, school, and childcare settings; decreased stress levels; and high levels of satisfaction with treatment.


PCIT has been proven to help with the following behaviors:

  • temper tantrums
  • defiance or refusal to listen
  • hyperactivity or impulsivity
  • backtalk, sass or demanding
  • poor emotional regulation
  • adjustment difficulties (divorce,  remarriage, new sibling, school, etc.)
  • difficulty behaving in school, daycare or public settings
  • power struggles
  • easily jealous or sibling rivalry
  • attention-seeking and interrupting
  • whining or crying frequently
  • aggressive or destructive behaviors

Leslie offers a brief no charge consultation over the phone.
Call now for more information or to schedule an appointment.
(916) 850-9387

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  • Connect Counseling
    • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) >
      • What is PCIT?
      • Frequently Asked Questions About PCIT
      • PCIT Research and Clinical Evidence
      • Selecting a PCIT Therapist
      • In The News
    • Gottman Couples Therapy >
      • Relationship Statistics
      • 6 Hours to a Better Relationship
      • Gottman Sound Relationship House
      • Alternatives to Destructive Behaviors
      • Gottman Relationship Check-up Information
      • Gottman Couples Communication App
    • Child Therapy
    • Parent Consultation
    • Family Therapy
  • Leslie (Whitten) Baughman, LMFT
  • Rates & Insurance
  • What to Expect
  • Contact & Directions
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