Hamilton Family Counseling

Our passion is supporting parents! Are you exhausted by your child’s whining, crying, yelling, or difficulty with following instructions? Are you embarrassed by their public meltdowns? If your child refuses to follow directions, is easily upset or irritated, cries easily, whines constantly, throws things, hits, bites, or struggles with attention on schoolwork, sitting still at mealtimes, or has difficulty with bedtime, we may be able to help with Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Childhood disruptive behaviors have been linked to later life problems like high school dropout, substance abuse, and even incarceration. But PCIT can change a child’s entire life trajectory and channel their strong will and resistance into resilience. What Is PCIT? PCIT was developed by the founder of PCIT International, researched at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, and has been shown by 40 years of research and 100’s of studies to be what many child experts consider the gold standard for treating child disruptive behaviors . A recent study has even shown PCIT to be more effective for disruptive behavior than stimulant medication for ADHD in adults. PCIT can radically transform child disruptive behaviors in as few as 14 treatment sessions with techniques that are nurturing and effective. PCIT can also improve school behavior as well as improve sibling behavior. Will PCIT Help My Child? Whether your child’s behaviors are related to anxiety, ADHD, mild autism, being gifted, trauma, difficulty adjusting to a life stressor like a move or the birth of a sibling, or if your child is just a strong willed, “little leader” – PCIT can help you channel their sensitivity and resistance into resilience and perseverance that can serve them well into adulthood. Why Does PCIT Work So Well? PCIT uses live coaching to train parents how to provide therapeutic play skills and behavior therapy skills directly to their own children so parents can become their children’s own therapeutic specialist. When parents learn PCIT strategies, they can dissolve tantrums quickly, ease worries and anxieties, and help their children happily listen to instructions the first time. Children with special behavioral needs aren’t bad kids. And their parents aren’t bad parents. These kids just need special skills to address to their special behavioral needs. PCIT empowers parents with these skills to transform their children’s behaviors and build their independence in managing their own emotions and behaviors at home, school, and in the community. Why PCIT with Hamilton Family Counseling? Our director, DC Hamilon, is going on 19 years of providing mental healthcare services to children with behavioral challenges. DC has chosen to focus Hamilton Family Counseling on supporting parents to transform child disruptive behaviors with PCIT and related protocols. And as a certified PCIT International therapist and as one of the first therapists in the country certified by UC Davis Children’s Hospital in PC-Care (the newest protocol to evolve out of PCIT), you will know that your family is receiving highly experienced and cutting-edge treatment. We specialize in supporting families like yours not only because we have seen the principles of PCIT work wonders for our own families, but also because we have seen it work quickly and effectively with family after family and year after year with benefits that can last children a lifetime. It is our joy and privilege to use our education, training, and my personal parenting experience to empower parents like you. Let’s work together to transform your child's disruptive behaviors to bring peace, warmth, and affection back to your home. Adoptive, foster, and kinship families can especially benefit! LGBTQIA+ and gender diverse families are understood, welcomed, and celebrated! Locations: Offices in Claremont and Rancho Cucamonga; Online Services available throughout California & Oregon