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While Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) was originally designed to address behavior difficulties for young children, the PCIT model has since been adapted or applied to a wider range of challenges that young children face, including ADHD, anxiety, selective mutism, and trauma.

The following is an interview with a real client at the Center for Effective Therapy who utilized The Modular Approach to Therapy for Children (MATCH) to support their child struggling with anxiety and depression.

Many families express finding it difficult to identify appropriate and effective treatments for young children. It can be hard to tell if play or talk therapy approaches for young kids are addressing the core challenges that they and their families face. At the same time, young kids are less likely to engage meaningfully in individual cognitive behavioral therapy approaches due to limited developmental capabilities. Parent-Child Interaction Therapy was designed to facilitate prosocial behavior change for kids between the ages of 2 and 7, through the scaffolding of parents. It still incorporates play, to keep it fun and engaging for the child, but each step of treatment is intentionally building skills that the child needs to succeed.

The following is an interview with a real client at the Center for Effective Therapy who utilized Parent-Child Interaction Therapy to support their child struggling with anxiety and impulse control.

Being a member of the LBGTQ+ community can be a beautiful source of strength, resilience, self-love, and pride. If a child is questioning their gender or sexual orientation, and they seem to be struggling with their mental health, it's important to note that the cause for distress is often the feedback they are receiving from society about their identity, rather than being upset about it themselves. The reality is that many LGBTQ+ people face discrimination, familial and social rejection, prejudice, harassment, and a denial of civil and human rights. In addition, many people may hold additional marginalized identities which can exacerbate the challenges they face, like the added experience of racial discrimination or socioeconomic challenges of poverty.