Anthony Urquiza

Anthony Urquiza is a Clinical Professor and Director of Mental Health Services and Clinical Research at the PCIT Training Center and the CAARE Center, affiliated with the University of California, Davis. His work focuses on evidence-based interventions for children exposed to trauma, particularly through Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). He has contributed to research on child maltreatment, mental health service utilization, and trauma treatment efficacy.

Urquiza's research interests include clinical applications of play therapy, family-based interventions for abused children, and improving mental health outcomes for vulnerable populations. He has published widely on topics such as the long-term effects of abuse, therapeutic approaches for depressive mothers, and the impact of violence on parent-child relationships.

His publications (2009–2012) emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, with studies examining PCIT efficacy across diverse contexts including interparental violence, child sexual abuse, and maternal depression. He advocates for rigorous research to enhance play therapy's credibility and has developed training programs for clinicians.

Urquiza leads the PCIT Training Center, which disseminates trauma-informed practices, and the CAARE Center, focusing on child abuse response systems. His work bridges clinical practice and research to improve therapeutic interventions and systemic support for affected families.