Dr Pariz Psychology Clinic

Get to know Dr Pariz Psychology Clinic

From Dr Pariz Psychology Clinic's website.

• Our approach

  Dr Pariz uses evidence-based approaches grounded in attachment, trauma-informed care, and family systems theory. Sessions are tailored to each child and family's unique needs and may include individual child therapy, parent-child interaction work, or family therapy depending on the presenting issues. The practice draws on traditional approaches such as CBT and Schema Therapy, as well as specialized training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). The focus is on helping families understand their child's needs, emotions and behaviours, and building healthy communication and relationships where everyone feels seen, heard and valued. Sessions are designed to support children, adolescents and parents in developing stronger connections with themselves and each other.

• Working with families

  Parents and carers are central to the therapeutic approach. The practice offers specific parent-focused interventions including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), parenting support tailored to children with ADHD, autism and intellectual disability, and group interventions for parents and carers. The psychologist works with families to help them understand their child's needs and emotions, and supports parents in developing confidence and skills to manage behaviour and communication within the family. The mission explicitly centres on helping parents and carers feel empowered and equipped to be the safety and support their children need.

• Meet the team

  The practice is led by Dr Juliane Pariz, an AHPRA-endorsed Clinical and Health Psychologist with over 16 years of experience working with children, adolescents and families. She holds a PhD in Psychology from Griffith University and specializations in clinical psychology and a Master's degree from Brazil. Dr Pariz is trained in evidence-based approaches including CBT, Schema Therapy, attachment-based and trauma-informed interventions, and is a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT). She also works as an academic at the University of Queensland and University of Southern Queensland, where she manages clinical trials and lectures in clinical psychology. The team operates out of PRA Psychology in Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast and offers both in-person and telehealth services Australia-wide.