I opened Monarch Behavioral Health in Meridian, Idaho in 2013. Monarch Behavioral Health is a growing group of clinicians providing excellent outpatient counseling to individuals of all ages as well as counseling for couples and families. We specialize in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and provide numerous other exceptional approaches to help our clients thrive. Also please visit our website at www.monarchbh.com for more information about who we are and what services we provide. PCIT is a proven, evidenced-based practice. For a therapist to be trained in PCIT, they must have a master’s degree in a mental health field and complete a year long post-masters training in PCIT. PCIT is a parent-child treatment program that assists parents of children with behavioral problems (aggression, non-compliance, defiance, and temper tantrums).These behaviors may be related to attachment issues, trauma, ADHD/ADD, oppositional defiant disorder, adjustment issues…PCIT is a unique treatment program that focuses on promoting positive parent-child relationships and interactions while teaching parents effective child management skills. The therapist “coaches” the parent behind a one way mirrored window while the parent and child play. With this model, the parent can practice the skills until they have reached mastery. PCIT typically lasts from 14-20 weekly sessions. Each session lasts approximately 1 hour. PCIT program has two program components. The first half of PCIT consists of the Relationship Enhancement component. Parents are taught and coached how to decrease negative aspects of the relationship with their child and to develop consistently positive and supportive communication. The second half of PCIT consists of the Strategies for Compliance component. Parents are taught and coached the elements of effective discipline and child management skills. Parents learn and acquire specific skills, practice these skills until mastery is achieved and the child's behavior has improved. We take most insurances including Idaho Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield/ Aetna, Cigna, Select Health and more. We also have a sliding scale available based on income and household size.
