Therapeutic Supervised Visitation
Therapeutic Supervised Visitation (TSV) is similar to a traditional monitored supervised visit between parent and child except that a therapist is involved in supervising and guiding the visit.
TSV uses trauma-informed care to provide structured, interactive guidance on parent-child interaction, with a focus on communication, positive parenting education and skills, the attachment between parent and child, and behavioral management.
Goals of Therapeutic Supervised Visitation
To provide a protected visitation and a therapeutic intervention between children and the non-custodial parent. To help the parent develop the skills to provide a healthy parent-child relationship so that the child benefits as much as possible.
To assist children and their families in maintaining or re-establishing relationships that are healthy and safe for the child.
To assist children in the transition to different family structures, while providing for the safety of the child.
To provide custody evaluators and treatment professionals with supplemental information for visitation and treatment planning.
To actively engage in assisting the non-custodial parent and child to develop a relationship, if needed.
- Note: The Therapeutic Solution providers of Therapeutic Supervised Visitations are Mental Health Professionals.
Complementary Therapy at FTTC for TSV Progress
TSV rebuilds trust with a therapist in the room. These FTTC services accelerate progress between TSV appointments:
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Real-time parent coaching (ages 2–7) to reinforce the same attachment, praise, and limit-setting skills used in TSV.
Individual Counseling
One-to-one space for a parent or child to process trauma, court stress, and reunification fears while developing coping skills.
Family & Couples Therapy
Reduce high-conflict dynamics, align on parenting plans, and strengthen communication outside supervised hours.
Forward-Facing Trauma Therapy
Practical, present-to-future tools that support calmer behavior in-session and at home.
Group Counseling
Parent skills, stress/anger regulation, and trauma groups to maintain gains between TSV visits.
Pair TSV with FTTC therapy to speed reunification milestones and sustain change.