Child Parent Psychotherapy
Q: What is Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)?
CPP is an evidenced-based treatment for children birth to five and their caregiver(s)/parent(s) who have been impacted by a traumatic event, such as domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, death, loss and separation, or other stressful life events.
CPP focuses on helping a family recover from the effects of trauma, while strengthening the family relationships.
Q: How do I know if my child has been impacted by a trauma?
After a stressful life event or trauma, a young child may experience a range of reactions that may interfere with their day to day functioning. Some reactions include:
Nightmares or Intrusive Thoughts (thoughts about the scary thing that happened pop into their minds when they don’t want to think about it)
Difficulty separating from their parent or caregiver
Changes in sleep, eating and toiletting
Sadness, irritability, fear, and worries
Difficult calming down
Tantrums or other behavior issues
Problems concentrating
Q: Can CPP help me and my child?
If your child is experiencing some trauma reactions and you would like help in supporting him or her in recovering from a scary or painful life event, CPP can help. I strongly believe that parents/caregivers are crucial in their child’s recovery from trauma.
Q: How do you see clients?
I provide virtual therapy sessions, allowing you to receive high-quality care from the comfort and privacy of your own space. Virtual therapy offers greater flexibility, eliminates commute time, and makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule. Research has shown that online therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy, and many clients find it more convenient and accessible. All sessions are conducted through a secure, professional telehealth platform to ensure confidentiality and ease of use.
Q: Do you accept insurance?
Yes. Dr. Rodriguez is in-network for clients located in New York with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, and Curative, with more plans being added. Private pay is also available, and we can provide a superbill if you want to use out-of-network benefits.
For more info about insurance and payment, please visit our Insurance & Payment FAQ page.
“I strongly believe that parents/caregivers are crucial in their child’s recovery from trauma. ”
CPP may also be a good fit for your family if you have had trouble connecting with your child and would like to repair or strengthen your relationship with your child.
Often times a parent/caregiver has had their own painful childhood experiences that are stirred up when they become a parent. CPP helps a parent/caregiver reflect on how their own growing up experiences affect how they parent their child now in the present. It supports parents/caregivers in becoming the parent they want to be for their child, and in healing from their own painful past.