What People Are Saying

We'd tried a few therapists and even another PCIT program before this, but Leslie was different. Her experience shows. She knew how to adjust things to fit our situation and we started seeing results really quickly.
​-PCIT Client

I didn't want to parent the way I was raised but had no idea what else to do. Leslie gave us the structure and support we needed to create something new, and it's still working!
​-Parent Consultation Client

Leslie truly cared, not just about our child's behavior, but about our family as a whole. She never made us feel like bad parents. I always left sessions feeling like I could do this!
​-Parent Consultation Client

Our son's kindergarten teacher pulled us aside to say how much better behaved he was being. We hadn't even told her we were doing PCIT.
​-PCIT Client

Welcome

I've specialized in helping families with spirited and deeply feeling children for over 25 years and have provided Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to well over 1,000 families. In addition to direct clinical work, I've trained and mentored fellow PCIT therapists, provided consultation to clinics statewide, and contributed to the development of training materials, including a chapter on PCIT in a clinical textbook. My extensive background allows me to work efficiently and effectively to make lasting change.
Beyond PCIT, I offer Parent Consultation and Coaching to support parents in managing everything from daily challenges to major life changes. I also provide Online Therapy for Children, with an emphasis on building emotional regulation, managing anxiety, and improving family relationships. My approach is collaborative and practical, aimed at helping children and parents build closer connections.

Telehealth (Virtual Therapy) Services Offered

Online Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Online PCIT is a unique and highly effective therapy for young children who struggle with big emotions or challenging behaviors. What makes PCIT different is live coaching: during each session, you play with your child while I observe and gently coach you in real time through a secure video platform. You'll learn practical, research-backed strategies to improve behavior, build a stronger connection, and feel more confident in your parenting.

Online Parent Consultation and Coaching
Parent consultation and coaching is a supportive, practical service designed to help caregivers navigate everyday parenting challenges with  more clarity and confidence. Whether you're dealing with frequent tantrums, bedtime battles, screen time struggles, or just feeling stuck, this service offers a space to problem-solve with a trained professional who understands child development and behavior.

Online Child Therapy
​Online therapy for children and preteens offers a flexible, comfortable way to support kids who may be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or emotionally stuck. Through engaging conversations and creative activities, I work to help kids better understand their feelings, build coping skills, and gain confidence in handling everyday challenges; whether at school, with friends, or at home.

Schedule your 15 min no charge consultation today!
call/text ​(916) 850-9387
email Leslie