Therapy Services in Roswell, GA
Therapeutic Approach
Dr. Hughes most often takes a behavioral or cognitive-behavioral approach to therapy (CBT). This is one of the most studied and evidence-based approaches to therapy. Interventions often target problematic behavior and unhelpful thinking patterns that impact mood. More information on CBT can be found at:
Parent/Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
PCIT is a 12-20 week evidence-based intervention for young children (ages 2-7) with developmental/behavioral/emotional concerns. PCIT consists of two stages, Child Directed Interaction (CDI) and Parent Directed Interaction (PDI). In CDI, parents/caregivers are taught communication skills to improve their child’s behavior and strengthen the parent/child relationship. During PDI, parents/caregivers are taught effective commands and behavior management strategies to further target remaining behavioral concerns. PCIT involves live coaching. Thus, parents/caregivers are coached throughout the sessions in order to rapidly apply skills and problem solve in the moment. For more information on PCIT and its effectiveness, please visit http://www.pcit.org/.
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
TF-CBT is an evidence-based intervention that helps children and adolescents (ages 3-18) address the negative effects of trauma, including learning basic coping skills, processing their trauma memories, overcoming problematic thoughts and behaviors, and making meaning from their experiences. Dr. Schneider-Hughes particularly specializes with children under the age of 13 who have experienced trauma. Please visit https://www.nctsn.org/interventions/trauma-focused-cognitive-behavioral-therapy for more information.