Parent Coaching Services

Parent coaching, also referred to as parent-mediated intervention, describes a therapeutic process in which a caregiver (or multiple caregivers, and even siblings!) work with a therapist to learn strategies to better support a child. As a therapist, I am only able to interact with your child for a short time each week. By partnering with you to increase your skills and confidence, you will be able to learn therapeutic strategies to help your child flourish in your home environment, maximizing the effects of therapy. I will collaborate with you to better understand your child’s needs, set developmentally appropriate and attainable goals, and provide psychoeducation about the strategies that will be useful. “Coaching” is done live as you interact with your child, either in-person or over telehealth, to give you suggestions and feedback on how to use therapeautic strategies in the moment and how to adjust your approach as needed.  I love parent coaching– it is what inspired me to become a therapist. This is where I see children make the most progress and it is often a truly transformative process for the whole family.

-Dr. Maya

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a therapy for parents of children who have behavioral problems (e.g., aggression, defiance, non-compliance, tantrums) and emotional difficulties (e.g., anxiety, selective mutism, history of trauma, emotional dysregulation). It is designed for children aged 2-7 years old. 

PCIT focuses on promoting positive parent-child relationships and interactions, and teaching parents effective behavior management skills. PCIT is evidence based and is backed by over 40 years of supporting research. It has been recognized by SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidenced-Based Programs and Practices and by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.  Dr. Maya is fully certified in PCIT.

Project ImPACT

Project ImPACT is an evidence-based program for parents of children who have difficulty interacting and communicating, such as children who have autism or language delays. It is designed for children aged 12 months- 8 years old.

ImPACT stands for” Improving Parents As Communication Teachers.”  As a Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI), it is based on principles from developmental science and the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA). It teaches parents and caregivers strategies they can use during daily routines and activities to help their child develop social, communication, imitation, and play skills. Project ImPACT is recognized as a Manualized Intervention Meeting Criteria by the National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice (NCAEP). Dr. Maya is fully certified in Project ImPACT and also has experience training community providers in this intervention. 

Individualized Parent Coaching

Collaborate with Dr. Maya to create a parent coaching program to address your ‘ohana’s unique needs.

We will work together to identify areas for growth, develop goals to target, and create an intervention plan. Drawing from developmental science, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and adult learning, I will guide you through the process of using and adapting therapeutic strategies in your daily routines. Through this individualized program, a number of concerns can be addressed, including: behavioral concerns (e.g., aggression, self-injury, pica), daily living skills (e.g., hygiene, toileting, taking medication), sensory needs, sleep difficulties, and mental health concerns (e.g., separation anxiety, depression). This flexible approach is appropriate for parents/caregivers and their children of all ages and developmental abilities.