What We Do
We provide evidence-based therapy backed by research, focusing on caregiver involvement to support positive changes in children's behavior and anxiety. Our collaborative approach empowers families addressing unique needs with compassion and practicality. We create realistic plans for home implementation and support change in public and school settings, ultimately fostering lasting transformations.
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a HIGHLY sought after behavioral parent/caregiver training program which focuses on improving disruptive behaviors (e.g. noncompliance, aggression, tantrums, etc.), self regulation, anxiety and social skills in young children.
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LIVE coaching (either virtually or in person) is used to support skill development in caregivers and walk families hand in hand through treatment implementation.
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Caregivers are directly taught skills to manage their child at home and in the community. These skills increase consistency and predictability, which support positive change and helps children build skills needed to thrive . .
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Dr. Kinnear is the only certified PCIT therapist in Parker County, and one of only a few in the larger DFW metroplex area.
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**Provided to children under the age of 7. Older kids may be considered for this treatment on a case-by-case basis.**
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Parent Child Interaction Therapy -Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM)
Treatment of Selective Mutism includes delivery of Parent Child Interaction Therapy-Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM) and/or behavior therapy focused on slowly increasing speaking with others. Therapy can be delivered in clinic or virtually, allowing families across Texas to access services.
Dr. Kinnear has specific training in the treatment of SM and is experienced in delivering effective services for this population. She has helped many find their brave voice across settings and with new communication partners.
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Both the child AND their caregiver(s) are actively involved in treatment. Plans are developed with the family that include the school and community settings. School consultation and on-site treatment is provided, as indicated, and can be an essential piece of treatment.
Dr. Kinnear will travel up to 90 minutes each direction, if direct support is needed in the school/daycare. Direct school support requires a 2 hour minimum session, plus travel fees.
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Advanced Intensives will be considered for children that complete the initial course of treatment. Advanced intensives include community based outings lasting 2-3 hours. Session targets more complex communication for a longer period of time in a natural setting with peers and/or adults.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets anxiety and coping skills in children.
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Children receive direct work on coping skills and are involved in creating fear hierarchies for practice of brave behaviors. Caregivers are provided psychoeducation and taught how to support brave behaviors.
Caregivers are actively involved in treatment and support skill growth through home practice and learning in session with their child.
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Depending on age and specific diagnosis, PCIT may be recommended as the preferred treatment.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a treatment aimed at providing exposures in a systematic and safe way to target thoughts, images, and situations that make someone feel anxious and/or provoke their obsessions.
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Caregivers and children are provided psychoeducation on OCD. ERP teaches children how to face their fears while not engaging in compulsions. Sessions include direct practice of skills with the child. Parents are taught how to practice at home in a supportive way.
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) is a caregiver-focused therapy for reducing anxiety, OCD, and related concerns in young children.
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Caregivers are taught to increase support for the child and reduce anxiety-based accommodations.
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This therapy does NOT require session participation from the child. It can be delivered in person or virtually.
Behavior Therapy -
Parent Management Training
Behavior therapy is utilized to target disruptive behaviors.
It focuses on caregiver responses to behavior. Emphasis is on building/increasing positive behaviors while simultaneously decreasing disruptive behaviors.
Caregiver AND child are involved in treatment. Therapy often also includes emotion management training for the child focused on use of coping skills to manage intense emotions.
Group Therapy
Group therapy will be added as a service based on community need!​
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If you would like to join an interest list for group therapy, please send an email to drkinnear@kinnearchildpsychology.com.
In the email, please include your child's age, child's gender, reason seeking group therapy, and preferred availability for therapy time (9-11a, 1-3p, 3-5p).