4th NE Regional PCIT Conference - Big City, Bigger Connections: PCIT for Strengthening Families

Kurtz Psychology Consulting PC was formed in 2014 to serve the needs of children and families facing emotional, behavioral, and other psychological challenges. The founder, Dr. Steven Kurtz, is an internationally recognized expert in child psychology with specializations in a number of areas, including but not limited to ADHD, oppositional and defiant behavior, anxiety, and educational challenges. He also is the developer of PCIT Adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM) and the founder of the Selective Mutism Programs at the Child Mind Institute. He created the Brave Buddies group intensive for SM and later launched the Mighty Mouth program in NYC which now serves the needs of children around the globe with selective mutism. Dr. Kurtz is one of only 21 certified Global Trainers in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy(PCIT) – a gold standard treatment for young children with oppositional and defiant behaviors, often co-occurring with other disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, or autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Kurtz provides training at all levels of PCIT - for new therapists, Within Agency Trainers, and for those seeking to become Regional Trainers. He has a long history of involvement with PCIT International having served as Chair of the Continuing Education Task Force and helping PCIT International move forward wtih telehealth during the pandemic.

The Behavioral Science Institute is a collaborative group practice founded by three licensed psychologists and Rutgers alumni: Drs. Michael Friedman, Amanda Ferriola, and Liza Pincus. Our team is dedicated to delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). We provide services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Central to our practice is a commitment to compassionate, client-centered care. We integrate the latest advancements in psychological research and innovative technologies to ensure the highest quality treatment. Our approach is tailored to each individual, utilizing ongoing, in-depth assessment and case conceptualization that allows us to address unique needs and foster meaningful, lasting change. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, mood disorders, behavioral challenges, or other mental health concerns, our team is here to provide thoughtful, empathetic care every step of the way.

Sheer Psychology, PLLC is a practice designed around supporting families and children carrying diagnoses of anxiety, mood disorders, oppositional disorders, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Shira Kafker, the founder of Sheer Psychology, PLLC, specializes in helping families navigate these disorders in order to improve their relationships, reduce anxiety in children, and help children increase attention and manage hyperactivity, improve impulse control, and build social skills. She is a Within-Agency Trainer for Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and provides PCIT to about 95% of her current patients. Dr. Kafker is passionate not only about providing PCIT to the families with whom she works, but also about training newer clinicians in learning and disseminating this gold-standard treatment. In addition to the standard model of PCIT, Dr. Kafker is also certified in PCIT-Toddlers and utilizes the older child adaptation. Outside of PCIT, Dr. Kafker is a certified trainer for PC-CARE, and enjoys teaching professionals about this shorter-term intervention. She is also an adjunct professor at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in New York and the supervising psychologist at the Quad Manhattan’s summer program for twice exceptional children.

We are a multi-specialty mental health, testing and ABA practice obsessed with providing the best possible patient-care experience. We offer affordable, streamlined treatment and testing options for the entire family. We typically schedule first intakes within 1 week, and our complete testing process including a comprehensive report of results and recommendations can be done in 6 weeks. Our compassionate team of psychologists, neuropsychologists, board-certified behavior analysts and special educators collaborate to deliver best-in-class services to individuals and families of all ages, shapes and sizes from the greater New York City metro area and beyond. Whether you're looking for CBT, ABA, PCIT, Testing or Tutoring, we've got you covered, even on the weekends and in the home. We’re on your team and we’re here to help!

Our mission is to provide a safe place for children and families to receive compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. Our psychologists have helped children and families of all backgrounds address anxiety, behavioral problems, school-related difficulties, trauma, and much more. Additionally, our psychologists have specialized training in perinatal mental health and trauma therapy for adults. By incorporating empirically supported therapy approaches into our work, you will receive treatment that is not only most effective for your unique needs, but faster, too. Our goal is to help you find relief and healing without spending years in treatment. We track treatment goals and provide tailored resources to give you the accountability you need to practice at home and keep growing between sessions and long after our work together is finished. Some of the specific approaches offered at Caring Cove include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Our extensive experience and research-based approach to treatment equip us with the tools necessary to address your unique needs. We offer judgment-free guidance and support regardless of the reasons you are seeking therapy.