Parent-Child Therapy in Las Vegas, NV
Improve communication, resolve behavioral challenges, and strengthen your relationship. Parent-child therapy brings caregivers and adolescents together to heal the family dynamic.
What is Parent-Child Therapy?
Parenting a teen or older child going through emotional or behavioral challenges is incredibly stressful. Often, the conflict escalates into a cycle where both the parent and the child feel unheard, frustrated, and disconnected.
Parent-Child Therapy is an intervention designed to break that cycle. Instead of just sending the child to a therapist to be "fixed," this approach brings the parent and child into the room together to work on their relationship system. We focus on rebuilding trust, setting healthy boundaries, and teaching practical communication skills.
Common Issues Addressed
Behavioral Problems
Defiance, rule-breaking, and intense arguments at home. We help parents establish consistent, enforceable boundaries while teaching the child emotional regulation.
Communication Breakdown
Yelling, shutting down, or constant misunderstandings. We teach both parties how to express needs clearly and listen without defensiveness.
Family Trauma
Divorce, loss, or domestic disruptions can deeply rupture trust. Therapy provides a structured environment to process grief and rebuild emotional safety.
ADHD & Anxiety Dynamics
Helping caregivers understand and support their neurodivergent child without enabling avoidance, creating better household routines and lowering family stress.
How Parent-Child Therapy Works
Joint Assessment
We meet to identify the specific cycles of conflict and understand the goals of both the caregivers and the adolescent.
Skill Building
We actively practice new ways of communicating during sessions. This includes de-escalation techniques, active listening, and collaborative problem-solving.
Parent Coaching
Caregivers receive specific guidance on how to respond to challenging behaviors, set firm but empathetic limits, and validate their child's emotional experience.
Systemic Repair
Over time, the family dynamic shifts from combat to cooperation, restoring warmth, respect, and mutual understanding.
Treatment Provided by Derek Wise, MA, LCPC
Clinical Director & Family Therapist
We offer in-person appointments at our Southwest Las Vegas office at 5510 S Fort Apache Rd, Suite 27. Telehealth appointments are available to patients throughout Nevada. Derek specializes in family systems, behavioral interventions, and trauma repair, helping parents and children find common ground and lasting healing.
Quick Reference: Parent-Child Treatment Focus
| Household Concern | Clinical Focus | Target Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Problems | Clear boundaries + cooperative problem-solving | Fewer power struggles, better cooperation |
| Communication Breakdown | Active listening + emotional validation | Reducing yelling, increasing mutual respect |
| Trauma Impact | Emotional safety + repair | Healing family trust and connection |
| ADHD Dynamics | Executive function support + patience | Better routines, reduced frustration |
| Anxiety & Avoidance | Gradual exposure + caregiver support | Increased resilience, lower household stress |
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Parent-child therapy is a relationship-focused intervention. We work with both the parent and the child together to improve communication, address behavioral challenges, and rebuild a healthy family dynamic.
We primarily work with older children and adolescents (ages 12-17) alongside their parents or caregivers.
Yes. Parent-child therapy is incredibly effective for families navigating ADHD. We help parents provide the scaffolding their adolescent needs while helping the adolescent manage impulsivity and frustration.
That is exactly what we are here to help resolve. We provide a safe, structured environment to slow down the conflict cycle and teach de-escalation skills so both parent and child can feel heard.
Yes. A significant portion of parent-child therapy involves providing caregivers with psychoeducation, actionable tools, and communication strategies that work specifically for their child's unique needs.
Derek Wise, MA, LCPC, our Clinical Director, provides parent-child therapy. If psychiatric evaluation is needed for the child, our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Amy Wise, is available to collaborate.
Yes. We accept Aetna, Cigna, Anthem BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, and more. Call (702) 604-2498 to verify your coverage.
Schedule Your Family's Consultation
We offer in-person appointments at our Southwest Las Vegas office at 5510 S Fort Apache Rd, Suite 27. Telehealth appointments are available to patients throughout Nevada. Reach out today to start rebuilding your family dynamic.