Now Accepting New Clients-Reduced Rates Available
Holly Christianson, LMSW
Holly is a dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a passion for facilitating healing and growth within children and their families. With a background in Early Childhood Education and extensive experience in the field of social work, she brings a unique blend of expertise of early childhood development to child-centered private practice.
As a mother herself, Holly understands the complexities and challenges of parenting. Her compassionate and empathetic approach fosters a safe and nurturing environment where families can explore their dynamics and build stronger connections.
Holly utilizes a play-based approach to therapy, allowing children to express themselves freely in a supportive setting. Through a combination of evidence-based techniques and individualized interventions, she helps families navigate challenges such as behavioral challenges, childhood trauma, emotional regulation, developmental delays, substance use and school-related difficulties.
Specializing in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Holly is skilled in addressing a wide range of issues affecting infant through adolescent children and their parents. She recognizes the importance of early intervention and works collaboratively with families to implement effective strategies for positive change. She welcomes clients of all backgrounds, offering a warm and nonjudgmental space for healing and growth. If you're seeking support for your child, Holly Christianson is here to help you navigate the journey.
Learn More About PCIT & CPP
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
PCIT is an evidence-based treatment for young children with behavioral problems.
PCIT is done across two treatment phases. The first phase of treatment focuses on establishing warmth in your relationship with your child through learning and applying skills proven to help children feel calm, secure in their relationships with their parents, and good about themselves.
The second phase of treatment will equip you to manage the most challenging of your child's behaviors while remaining confident, calm, and consistent in your approach to discipline. In this phase, you will learn proven strategies to help your child accept your limits, comply with your directions, respect house rules, and demonstrate appropriate behavior in public.
Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
CPP is a therapeutic approach for children ages birth-5yo and their caregiver following a difficult experience. CPP can help when children have been through scary or painful events such as:
- loss of a loved one
- Separation
- Serious medical procedures
- Abuse or violence at home or in the community
Other issues CPP can help with:
- Children showing difficult behavior
- Children have a change in placement or caregivers
- Family members have physical health or mental health difficulties
- Caregivers would like help with parenting and improving parent-child relationships
Art Therapy Openings!
Our amazing and talented Art Therapist, Lauren Sideravage has limited openings! Reduced Fee available.