Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Providing PCIT for young children with disruptive behaviors in a specially-built playroom in community locations. A referral is not required for enrollment.
- 100 Emerson Lane, Suite 1525, Bridgeville, PA 15017
- 6401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- 211 Huff Avenue, Greensburg, PA 15601
- 106 Laird Street, Greensburg, PA 15601
- 521 Plymouth Street, Greensburg, PA 15601
- 5591 Ridge Road , Natrona Heights, PA 15065
- 314 S. Water Street, Kittanning, PA 16201
- 4250 Old William Penn Highway, Monroeville, PA 15146
- 310 Central City Plaza, New Kensington, PA 15068
- 104 Beta Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
- 335 E. 4th Avenue, Tarentum, PA 15084
- 201 Corbet Street, Tarentum, PA 15084
- 3230 William Pitt Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
- 90 West Chestnut Suite 200EW, Washington, PA 15301
- 243 Johnston Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241
- 5250 Caste Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
- 16055 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090
- 221 Penn Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a research-proven intervention for young children with disruptive behaviors such as:
- tantrums
- difficulty listening
- hitting or kicking
- difficulty playing with others
There are two phases to PCIT. Phase 1 focuses on increasing warmth in the caregiver/child relationship using skills proven to help children feel calm, and to increase pro-social behaviors such as sharing and taking turns. Phase 2 offers strategies to help children accept limits, follow directions, and to develop good behavior at home and in public. Therapists teach caregivers these skills, then coach caregivers in real time from behind a one-way mirror using a “bug-in-the-ear” device.
PCIT is offered at the following locations:
- Wesley Family Services – Wilkinsburg
- Wesley Family Services – Bridgeville
- Wesley Family Services – Greensburg
- Wesley Family Services – Wexford
- Wesley Family Services – Penn Hills
- South Hills Interfaith Movement, 5301 Park Avenue, Bethel Park, PA 15102
- Providence Family Support Center, 3113 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Barrett Elementary School, 221 E. 12th Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120
Accepted Insurance:
- MA
- Highmark
- UPMC
- Aetna
- Cigna
For additional information, please contact Centralized Admissions Department:
412-342-2270
Or use the Get In Touch form on this page.
The Parent-Child Interactive Therapy program is always looking for new toy donations and referrals.
