This clinical training provides clinicians with specialized instruction in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an evidence-based approach designed to improve parent-child relationships and address behavioral and emotional challenges in young children. Participants learn to observe and assess parent-child interactions, understand developmental and behavioral principles, and implement structured interventions that promote positive communication, effective discipline, and emotional regulation.

The training emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning through live demonstrations, role-plays, and supervised practice. Clinicians are guided in coaching parents in real-time, using strategies to strengthen attachment, enhance positive behaviors, and manage challenging behaviors effectively. By completing this training, clinicians gain the skills and confidence to deliver PCIT with fidelity, improving outcomes for children and families in a clinical setting.


Becca Wallace, LCSW-S

Clinic Director of PCIT Experts and Thriving Child Center Training Director of the PCIT Experts Clinic
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor
Certified Level I Trainer, PCIT International


Ms. Wallace began her PCIT career in 2012 with the University of Oklahoma under the guidance of Global Trainers Beverley Funderburk and Melanie Nelson. Ms. Wallace became a PCIT Level 1 trainer in 2013. Ms. Wallace founded Family and Children Services’ PCIT program in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Within that clinic Ms. Wallace was able to build a successful program of training clinicians in PCIT and providing PCIT to families. In 2015 Ms. Wallace moved to the Texas Gulf coast and became a part of a PCIT Autism Spectrum Disorder program with Depelchin Children’s Center in Houston, TX. Ms. Wallace has trained many clinicians in PCIT alongside master trainers Melanie Nelson at the University of Florida and John Paul Abner with Milligan University. Ms. Wallace is currently working on becoming a certified Level 2 PCIT trainer. Ms. Wallace has implemented PCIT with clients in multiple settings, including research clinics, community health, and private practice.

Currently, Ms. Wallace lives in the greater Houston area with her husband and children. She is a proud foster and adoption mother of many children who keep her active and engaged in many activities such as sports, camping, and traveling. Ms. Wallace loves her community and volunteers in the local children’s sports leagues and leads the women’s ministry in her church.

  • Ms. Wallace is a Level 1 (Within Agency) PCIT trainer in Texas and has been certified by PCIT International.
  • Ms. Wallace has participated in 2 research studies on use of PCIT with families and with children on the autism spectrum disorders.
  • Ms. Wallace has trained over 40 clinicians in PCIT implementation in their agencies.
  • Ms. Wallace has graduated over 250 families with PCIT.