School Counseling

Why Do Children Need School Counseling?

• Children who understand their feelings are better able to control their behaviors.
• Counseling builds helpful thinking patterns and healthy behavioral habits.
• Attitudes and mindsets formed during the elementary school years will shape their future mindsets towards their educations, self, and society.

Common Issues

• Behavior Challenges
• Anxiety/Depression
• Managing Emotions
• Stress Management
• Decision Making
• Familial Changes
• Grief and Loss

Counseling Services

• Brief individual counseling
• Small group counseling
• Classroom guidance lessons
• Crisis intervention
• Consultations with teachers, staff, parents, and other stakeholders
• Coordination with outside therapists and counseling agencies

How does my student get referred to the counselor?
Students can see their Elementary School Counselor via self-referral, parent/guardian request, School Counselor request, and/or administrative, teacher and/or staff referral. 

Miscellaneous Referral Services

• Mental Health Referrals for Outside Services
• Families In Transition
• Food Pantries
• Housing resources
• Wraparound Services
• Social Work Services