About us
About Bay Area PCIT
Keith Kapash : Founder of Bay Area PCIT
Keith is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, the Director and Founder of Bay Area PCIT. He has been working to support children, transitional youth and families in the Bay Area through PCIT and other supportive services for more than 20 years. Keith’s style is warm, supportive, intuitive, and at times directive. His approach is integrative, grounded in years of mindfulness based meditation practice; utilizing tools from several treatment approaches to fit the needs of his clients, many approaches, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, have been empirically validated to create change. He works with children, families, and individual adults with specializations in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and the treatment of ADHD, Depression and Anxiety.
Keith provides clinical supervision to interns training to become licensed therapists and provides Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation to schools and daycare programs in the Bay Area, where he supports staff in developing optimal childcare and learning environments.
CA License MFC 46140
Clinical Team
All clinicians in our program are licensed and have extensive experience in their respective areas of treatment.
Marriage and Family Therapist
Is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing since 2007. She specializes in working with families, children and adults with ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD and other trauma related stressors.
Thao is experienced in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy “CBT”, mindfulness and guided meditation, trauma informed care, expressive art therapy, body movement, and narrative therapy. She offers a holistic approach including thoughtful therapeutic interventions, safe, empathic and considerate practices that support clients to gain skills to manage emotionally overwhelming tasks and stressors in their lives to heal, grow, and improve overall functioning.
California LMFT #105105
MS LEP
Andrea Mace is a Licensed Educational Psychologist who holds an additional Master of Science degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Clinical/Child/School Psychology. She has over 30 years of experience working in the California public school system with children and adults from various cultural backgrounds and ages ranging from birth to adulthood. Andrea specializes in the assessment and treatment of neurodivergent individuals and the development of interventions designed for individuals with both learning challenges as well as behavioral issues. she has experience and expertise in the identification of students with various learning challenges including the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, executive functioning skill difficulties, learning disabilities, processing disorders, behavioral difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, emotional issues, intellectual disabilities, and trauma. She keeps abreast of all of the current research on ADHD and draws on the latest information in her clinical work.
Andrea believes in empowering her clients with the tools necessary to make positive changes in their lives. She is experienced in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and play therapy approaches with individuals and families utilizing the best approach to fit the given situation. Andrea is fervent about helping her clients understand and overcome the obstacles they may be experiencing related to ADHD and the often co-morbid issues of depression and Anxiety. So that they can be empowered to learn how to overcome these various challenges and lead a more fulfilling and successful life.
Additionally, Leslie has experience in clinical supervision for clinicians in training and she facilitates vicarious trauma prevention workshops for direct care providers of victims of trauma.
LEP #4302
Marriage and Family Therapist
Is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, where she specialized in Drama Therapy. Leslie has been working in a variety of settings throughout the Bay Area that include private schools, non-profit agencies and private practice. She has considerable training and experience in trauma treatment, vicarious trauma prevention, bully prevention, restorative justice, DBT, and mindfulness. Leslie has worked with children, youth, families, adults and groups and has specialized in PTSD, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. Her treatment approach is both nurturing and directive and draws on several therapeutic models, focusing on guiding clients and families on their path towards their expressed goals.
Additionally, Leslie has experience in clinical supervision for clinicians in training and she facilitates vicarious trauma prevention workshops for direct care providers of victims of trauma.
CA License MFC 52343
Educational Psychologist
Dr. Christa Cusimano is a Licensed Educational Psychologist with a doctorate in School Psychology. She has over 10 years of experience working in the public education system with children and adults from varied cultural backgrounds. (or specializing in the assessment and intervention of learning and behavioral difficulties). Christa has expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, executive functioning skills, learning disabilities, processing disorders, behavioral difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, emotional issues, intellectual disabilities, and trauma. She has experience providing individual, family, and play therapy, utilizing an integrated approach. Christa is passionate about helping individuals understand and overcome obstacles related to ADHD and learn how to manage their life successfully. She works to empower clients to lead successful and happy lives by providing a safe, non-judgmental environment.
LEP #3522
PPS School Psychology, LEP
Joscelyn Wilson is a dedicated therapist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). With a rich background in education and psychology, her journey has been marked by a deep commitment to empowering individuals to understand their own strengths and weaknesses as they navigate through life. She approaches her clients with a combination of cognitive behavior therapy, coaching and the enhancement of executive functioning and organization skills. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UC Berkeley and embarked on a remarkable 15-year career as a K-12 teacher. Driven by her dedication to helping students overcome learning and behavioral challenges, Joscelyn became a School Psychologist. As a School Psychologist, Joscelyn collaborates closely with educators, students, and families to identify and address ADHD-related challenges within the school system. Her expertise in conducting assessments, developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and providing guidance on accommodations has made her an invaluable resource for the educational community.
Joscelyn’s journey from teacher to school psychologist to therapist has been guided by her unwavering belief in the potential of individuals with ADHD. She is a firm advocate for a strengths-based approach, helping her clients recognize and harness the unique qualities that often accompany ADHD, such as creativity, resilience, and enthusiasm. Her warm and empathetic demeanor creates a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their challenges and develop strategies for success.
Andrea believes in empowering her clients with the tools necessary to make positive changes in their lives. She is experienced in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and play therapy approaches with individuals and families utilizing the best approach to fit the given situation. Andrea is fervent about helping her clients understand and overcome the obstacles they may be experiencing related to ADHD and the often co-morbid issues of depression and Anxiety. So that they can be empowered to learn how to overcome these various challenges and lead a more fulfilling and successful life.
Additionally, Leslie has experience in clinical supervision for clinicians in training and she facilitates vicarious trauma prevention workshops for direct care providers of victims of trauma.
LEP #4304
Improvements by PCIT
How We can Help You
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy is a Proven Effective Method
- Improve your child’s behavior
- Strengthen the relationship between you and your child
- Increase your child’s frustration tolerance
- Improve your child’s response to your directions
- Build your child’s self-esteem
- Encourage your child’s independence and self-control
- Improve your child’s ability to pay attention
- Strengthen your child’s social skills
- Reduce symptoms of/or eliminate the qualification for diagnoses including Oppositional Defiant Disorder and ADHD
Ready to Start PCIT?
A program of Bay Area Family Therapy Services Inc. Directed by Keith Kapash MFT License number MFC 46140