The Child and Family Institute in Florida

Expert care from Child and Family Therapists in Florida, specializing in Child Therapy, Family Therapy, and Child Behavioral Therapy in Florida. Our dedicated team provides tailored solutions to help families overcome challenges, build stronger connections, and achieve lasting growth for a brighter, healthier future.

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Meet Andrew Pisko LMHC

Hello, I am Andy Pisko and I have dedicated my career to the welfare of children and families for over 17 years. My educational career is ongoing and includes a Masters in Counseling with extensive training in Behavior and Play Therapy. I hold numerous certifications in the areas of Trauma CBT , DIR Play Therapy , ABA and working with the LGBTQA community.

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Why Choose Us

We are dedicated to providing compassionate, specialized therapy services for children and families across Florida. Our experienced team offers family therapy, reunification therapy, trauma interventions, and emotional support animal services to help your family heal and grow together. We prioritize your family’s well-being, offering support, understanding, and professional guidance every step of the way.

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Certified EMDR Therapy

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a structured form of psychotherapy that helps individuals process traumatic memories and experiences, leading to reduced emotional distress and a change in how the brain stores those memories. It's a form of psychotherapy that helps people overcome the emotional impact of traumatic memories by processing them while engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

How it Works:

1. Identifying the Target: The therapist and client identify a specific traumatic memory to focus on, along with associated negative beliefs, emotions, and body sensations.

2. Bilateral Stimulation: While recalling the traumatic memory, the client engages in bilateral stimulation, such as following the therapist's fingers moving side-to-side or listening to alternating tones.

3. Reprocessing: This process allows the brain to reprocess the memory, reducing its emotional intensity and allowing for a shift in how the memory is stored.

4. Positive Beliefs: The therapy also involves developing positive beliefs about the memory, helping to replace negative ones.

Benefits:

Reduced Distress: EMDR can significantly reduce emotional distress associated with traumatic memories.
Change in Beliefs: It can help individuals change negative beliefs about themselves and the traumatic event.
Improved Overall Well-being: By processing trauma, EMDR can lead to improved overall well-being and functioning.

Uses:

EMDR is used to treat a variety of conditions, including:

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Anxiety Disorders
Depression
Dissociative Disorders
Other trauma-related issues

Effectiveness: EMDR is effective in various studies and is recognized as an evidence-based treatment by organizations like the American Psychological Association and the World Health Organization.