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What Does a PCIT Session Actually Look Like?
Wondering what actually happens during a PCIT session? Learn what to expect from the first appointment through live coaching, parent-child play, and practicing new skills at home.
Carolyn Fisher, LMFT
Sep 18 min read


Why Online PCIT Works So Well for Many Families
When I tell parents that I provide Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) completely online, I often hear some version of the same question: Can PCIT really work as well when the therapist isn't physically in the room? It's a reasonable question, especially if you're picturing traditional therapy where a child sits in an office and interacts directly with a therapist. But PCIT is different. PCIT is built around a therapist observing a parent and child interacting together an
Carolyn Fisher, LMFT
Aug 258 min read


What Is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)?
Wondering if Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is right for your family? Learn how PCIT works, what to expect, and why it's one of the most effective treatments for young children with behavioral and emotional challenges.
Carolyn Fisher, LMFT
Jul 2912 min read


Sometimes the Most Helpful Thing You Can Do Is Less
Parents often feel like they need to do more to help their child. Sometimes the most meaningful growth happens when we create room for children to practice frustration, confidence, and emotional regulation.
Carolyn Fisher, LMFT
Jul 294 min read


Positive Opposites: A Better Way to Respond to Tantrums and Big Emotions
If you're constantly correcting your child's behavior but seeing more meltdowns instead of less, it's time to try a different approach. Learn how positive opposites help you teach what TO do, reduce power struggles, and help both you and your child feel calmer.
Carolyn Fisher, LMFT
Jan 194 min read


When Your Child’s Behavior Triggers You: Responding with Awareness Instead of Reactivity
It’s impossible to avoid triggers completely, but by noticing them, we can shift from reacting out of frustration to responding with intention.
Carolyn Fisher, LMFT
Apr 14, 20253 min read


Helping Children Overcome Social Anxiety: Strategies for Building Confidence
One powerful strategy is using positive opposites—focusing on what you want your child to do instead of what you don’t want.
Carolyn Fisher, LMFT
Apr 14, 20254 min read


Welcome! A Message to Parents Seeking Support with ADHD and Emotional Regulation Challenges
Parenting is one of the most rewarding and most challenging journeys we can take. If you’ve landed here, chances are you’re looking for support, guidance, or maybe just reassurance that you’re not alone. I want you to know that you’re in the right place. Helping Parents of Children with ADHD and Emotional Regulation Challenges I’m Carolyn Fisher, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in helping parents of children with ADHD and emotional regulation challenges
Carolyn Fisher, LMFT
Apr 14, 20252 min read
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