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PCIT in
San Diego County, California

California’s Center of Excellence for BH-Connect

COUNTY: San Diego

Every county in California faces unique challenges in supporting children’s mental health and family well-being. Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) offers a proven, scalable solution that meets families where they are. By implementing PCIT, counties can strengthen caregiver-child relationships, reduce disruptive behaviors, and improve long-term outcomes for children in their communities. As part of the BH-Connect initiative, the PCIT Center of Excellence equips counties with data, training, and hands-on support to expand access, maintain fidelity, and ensure sustainable impact statewide.

San Diego County Seal

County Population

3,298,799

Estimated number of children in the PCIT age range

181,434

Estimated number of children who could be eligible for PCIT

18,274

Number of current PCIT practitioners

41

Estimated number of total PCIT therapists needed

609

Currently Offering PCIT through BH-CONNECT's COE

Yes

County PCIT Implementation Specialist:

Silvia HenriquezView Bio

* The above information is based on data from kidsdata.org and the 2024 U.S. Census

County behavioral health agencies: Interested in initiating a consultation with us? Complete an Engagement Initiation Form. If you are a behavioral health practitioner, please coordinate with your county behavioral health plan (BHP).

Questions? If you have questions about PCIT in California, please email pcit.bhcoe@pcit.org.

If you are with the media, please email Ellen Rose at ellen@trio-solutions.com.

An evidence-based approach, PCIT empowers caregivers with tools that create lasting behavioral change.

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