Evidence-Based Therapies for Children & Families

Strengthening Relationships & Emotional Well-Being Through Proven Therapeutic Approaches

We offer a broad range of evidence-based therapies that support the emotional, behavioral, and relational well-being of families.

Our approach centers on scientifically validated interventions to ensure that children, parents, and families receive the highest standard of care. By focusing on strengthening the parent-child relationship, our therapies empower families to build deeper connections, improve communication, and foster lasting emotional resilience.

When children and parents work together in therapy, they are more likely to experience meaningful, positive change. Evidence-based therapies provide families with practical skills to navigate emotional and behavioral challenges, fostering a nurturing environment that promotes growth and healing.

For more detailed information on our services, visit our Family Therapy page.

Our Therapeutic Philosophy

We believe evidence-based interventions create a foundation for lasting, transformative change. Our therapeutic philosophy includes:

Our therapeutic philosophy includes:

  • Collaborative Care: We engage both children and parents to support holistic healing and lasting success.

  • Nurturing Relationships: Strong emotional bonds are at the heart of our approach, as we help families foster healthier, more connected relationships.

  • Family Empowerment: We equip families with practical tools and strategies to encourage emotional development and resilience at home.

Our commitment to evidence-based therapies reflects our dedication to high-quality, effective care. By working with the entire family unit, we build a foundation for sustainable emotional growth and well-being.

Key Features of Evidence-Based Therapies

  • Holistic Family Involvement: Sessions often include both parents and children, either together or separately, to address family dynamics and create a supportive home environment.

  • Emotional Growth for Children: Our therapies help children develop essential skills in emotional regulation, communication, and coping strategies.

  • Parent Empowerment: We guide parents on implementing therapeutic strategies at home, ensuring continuity of care beyond therapy sessions.

Who Can Benefit from Evidence-Based Therapies

Our evidence-based therapies support:

  • Families experiencing behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges.

  • Parents who want to strengthen their relationships with their children.

  • Children struggling with emotional regulation, trauma, or anxiety.

Conditions Addressed:

  • Parent-child relationship challenges

  • Behavioral issues, including defiance, aggression, and tantrums

  • Trauma, anxiety, and emotional regulation difficulties

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Integration with Our Other Services

Complementary Services:
Our evidence-based therapies are designed to work in harmony with our other services, such as:

  • Parent Coaching: Providing parents with practical strategies to reinforce therapeutic gains at home.

  • Child Therapy: Addressing the unique emotional and developmental needs of children.

Holistic Care Approach:

We take a family-centered approach, ensuring every family member receives the support they need to thrive. Our integrated care plans are crafted to meet the specific needs of each family, encouraging growth for the entire unit.

Our Evidence-Based Therapies

Our Child & Family-Centered Practice uses proven, evidence-based therapies to achieve the best outcomes for children and families. Here’s an overview of our core therapeutic interventions:

  • PCIT and PCIT-T focus on improving parent-child interactions and addressing disruptive behaviors. Through live coaching, parents learn how to reinforce positive behaviors and manage challenging situations effectively.

  • CPP is a dyadic trauma-informed therapy that helps rebuild trust and emotional safety in the parent-child relationship after trauma.

  • SPACE is a parent-mediated therapy designed to reduce childhood anxiety by changing how parents respond to their child’s anxiety-related behaviors.

  • CPS focuses on collaborative problem-solving between parents and children, addressing behavioral concerns while fostering cooperation and reducing conflict.

  • DIR/Floortime is an interactive, dyadic, play-based approach for children with developmental concerns, such as those related to autism. It promotes emotional growth through sensory-informed, relationship-building interventions.

  • EMDR is a trauma-focused therapy that uses eye movements and/or bilateral movements to process and heal from distressing memories. By reprocessing these memories, clients can release emotional pain, reduce trauma symptoms, and experience lasting relief from their past experiences.

  • MBT is designed to improve emotional insight by helping clients understand and interpret their own thoughts and feelings, as well as those of others. This approach enhances relationships and self-understanding, making it effective for individuals with complex emotional needs.

  • DBT combines mindfulness with emotional regulation techniques to help individuals manage intense emotions and build healthier relationships. It provides practical skills for reducing self-destructive behaviors, increasing distress tolerance, and cultivating a balanced, mindful lifestyle.

  • While this is technically not an evidence-based therapy, it is an important part of child development and is a valuable therapy resource for families and their children. Play therapy helps children express their emotions and work through challenges using play, a natural medium for emotional exploration and healing.We also use play when developmentally appropriate to offer other approaches such as CBT.

  • CBT is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps individuals recognize and alter negative thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress. Through practical exercises and self-reflection, clients learn strategies to manage challenging emotions, improve mood, and build resilience.

  • IPT is particularly effective for PMADs, focusing on strengthening interpersonal relationships and improving social support. This therapy helps clients navigate the unique emotional challenges related to motherhood and family dynamics, promoting a balanced, positive self-view and healthy relationships.

  • Mindfulness and somatic therapies emphasize a body-mind connection, supporting emotional regulation and reducing stress. Through techniques like mindful breathing, body awareness, and grounding, clients can manage overwhelming emotions and build a foundation of calm and self-acceptance.

  • IFS facilitates self-discovery and healing by helping clients connect with their internal “parts” that may influence feelings of anxiety, depression, or stress. This compassionate approach supports individuals in understanding how different parts work together, fostering self-compassion and balance.

  • ACT helps clients accept challenging emotions and thoughts rather than resisting them. By promoting acceptance, ACT enables individuals to align actions with their values, reduce emotional suffering, and build a fulfilling life even amidst difficulties.

  • RFP-C is an emotion-focused therapy that helps children manage anxiety and disruptive behaviors by increasing their tolerance for strong emotions. This approach assists children in understanding and expressing their feelings constructively, fostering resilience and emotional regulation.

FAQs

  • Evidence-based therapies are scientifically validated approaches to mental health treatment. These therapies have been extensively researched and proven effective in addressing emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges.

  • These therapies focus on improving communication and emotional regulation, teaching both parents and children how to work together to resolve conflicts and improve behavior.

  • Sessions often involve both parents and children and use evidence-based methods like PCIT, CPP, or play therapy to strengthen relationships and resolve issues.

  • If your family is facing behavioral challenges, communication difficulties, or emotional struggles, evidence-based therapies can help improve relationships and foster emotional well-being.

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Compassionate, Evidence-Based Care For Families & Children