Child Psychology Done Right.
For families who want answers, clarity, and proven care. Premium, evidence-based care for children, teens, and families.
You don’t have to figure this out alone
Evidence-Based Care
Nationally Recognized Specialists
Leaders in PCIT Research & Training
Houston & Telehealth
Forensic Psychology Services
How Can We Help?
Every family arrives here for a different reason. Start with the path that best fits your needs.
Houston Families
In-person + local services
Families Seeking PCIT
National & Virtual
Virtual Services
Non-PCIT teletherapy
Forensics
Protect your children
Every family arrives here for a different reason. Not sure where to start? We’ll guide you.
What Makes Our Practice Different
Three things differentiate this practice from every other child psychology option a family might find:
Gold-standard clinical care
Every clinician is trained to a gold standard and held to it. Evidence-based treatments are not a selling point here. They are a requirement.
Strong and rare specializations
The practice houses several specialty programs that are genuinely rare. Most practices cannot offer what we offer in PCIT, forensics, and assessment under one roof.
Highly qualified, seasoned experts
The clinicians on this team are not newly trained. They are experienced, credentialed experts, many of whom have trained other therapists and contributed to published research.
OUR SPECIALTY DIVISIONS
Our Areas of Expertise.
PCIT Experts
National flagship specialty clinic for PCIT. Led by Dr. Clionsky. Trainer-level team.
Forensics Psychology Division
Led by Dr. Melissa Mignogna as Director of Forensic Services. One of the only practices combing forensic psychology with PCIT. Growing rapidly.
Assessment Clinic
Gold-standard evaluations for ADHD, autism, and learning differences, with clear, actionable recommendations for your child.
ADHD Diagnosis & Treatment
Research-backed treatment for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism, tailored to your child’s unique needs.
EXPERTISE YOU CAN TRUST
Our Exceptional Team
Leah Clionsky, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO
Becca Wallace, LCWS-S.
Clinic Director & PCIT Training Director
Nizete-Ly Valles, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Melissa Mignogna, Ph.D.
Director of Forensic Services
Just Three Easy Steps to Start
Parents often worry whether it will work, whether it’s worth the investment, and whether their child is truly the right fit. What we hear most often after treatment is something very different.
Reach Out
Tell us what's going on and what concerns you most.
Get Matched
We'll help determine which clinician or service is the best fit.
Begin with Confidence
Move forward with a clear plan built around your child and family's needs.
PCIT Works. The Question is Whether it's being done well
THRIVING CHILD CENTER
We're here to help your child and your whole family—thrive.
At Thriving Child Center, you’ll work with licensed child psychologists and therapists who specialize in helping children, adolescents, adults and their families – using treatments that really work and are supported by science and research.
We also offer comprehensive gold-standard psychological evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and Learning Differences. Our reports are clear, practical, and designed to get your child (and you), the support you need – at school, at college, and beyond.
What our Colleagues Tell Us
Trusted by fellow psychologists
Trusted Care for Children and Families
Thriving Child Center and PCIT Experts provide exceptional therapy for children and families. Dr. Leah Clionsky has built an outstanding team of highly trained clinicians who specialize in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, parent coaching, and treatment for child anxiety, behavioral challenges, and emotional regulation difficulties. The practice is known for combining evidence-based treatment with practical support that helps parents feel confident in helping their children succeed. I frequently refer families to this practice and trust that they will receive thoughtful, high-quality care.
Dr. Liz Ross, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Founder of The Coping Resource Center
The Go-To Expert for PCIT
I cannot think of anyone that is more knowledgeable about PCIT than Dr. Leah Clionsky. She is definitely my go-to resource for any child-focused referral needs. Dr. Clionsky and her incredible team are truly dedicated to providing the best care possible. She is highly collaborative, empathetic, validating, and knowledgeable. If you are looking for PCIT treatment, look no further.
Dr. Ally Sequeira
Psychologist
Excellence in PCIT Training and Care
There are a lot of therapists who claim to do PCIT but were never formally trained, and thus they don’t have the same outcomes. Leah is very particular about PCIT training and who she brings into her practice. Her therapists are excellent PCIT therapists, and in fact some are trainers themselves. I refer to them all the time. Kids usually improve quickly, so if cost is a barrier, just know that they will not be in therapy for life.
Dr. Liz Ross, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Founder of The Coping Resource Center
What parents tell us
Parents often worry whether it will work, whether it’s worth the investment, and whether their child is truly the right fit. What we hear most often after treatment is something very different.
"PCIT completely changed my life."
- parent voice
"Now I look forward to seeing him at the end of the school day."
- parent voice
"He listens now, and it's not a fight anymore."
- parent voice
"I wish we had started sooner."
- parent voice
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Expert Guidance for Everyday Parenting
The Educated Parent Podcast with Dr. Leah Clionsky offers practical, research-backed guidance to help you navigate the challenges of parenting
Every Family Deserves Access to The Right Help.
If you’re worried about your child’s behavior, emotions, development, relationships, or mental health, you don’t have to figure it out alone.