Individual Counseling

 

I usually meet with students up to 3-4 times during the school year, for approximately 15-30 minutes per session during school hours. My highest priority will be personal growth with a focus on short-term goals. Together we (you, your child, and his/her teacher) will establish and work toward those goals. Issues may include, but are not limited to: academic concerns, conflict resolution, anger management, goal setting, grief recovery, and social skills.

Parental consent is not required for short-term counseling that is needed to maintain order, discipline, or a productive learning environment.  However, ongoing counseling services that extend beyond these immediate needs require parental consent. 

 I am ethically bound to keep confidential anything your child says in our sessions, with the following exceptions: (1) if I determine that he/she is a danger to his/herself or others, or if someone else is harming your child; (2) if I am ordered to do so by a court of law; (3) if you direct me to disclose information to another; and (4) for consultation purposes.

If your child’s counseling needs are beyond my area of expertise, I can assist you in locating another care provider.

 

 

 

Small Group Counseling

I would like to take this opportunity to provide you with some information which you may find valuable. Should you agree for your child to meet with me in a small group, we will meet for 6 sessions lasting approximately 30 minutes per session, during school hours. My highest priority will be personal growth with a focus on short-term goals. Issues may include, but are not limited to: academic concerns, conflict resolution, anger management, goal setting, grief recovery, and social skills.

Parental consent is not required for short-term counseling that is needed to maintain order, discipline, or a productive learning environment.  However, ongoing counseling services that extend beyond these immediate needs require parental consent. 

I am ethically bound to keep confidential anything your child says in our sessions, with the following exceptions: (1) if I determine that he/she is a danger to his/herself or others, or if someone else is harming your child; (2) if I am ordered to do so by a court of law; (3) if you direct me to disclose information to another; and (4) for consultation purposes. However, I can not ensure that all group members will maintain confidentiality, though that will certainly be stressed during our meetings.

If at any time you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 682-6621. If your child’s counseling needs are beyond my area of expertise, I can assist you in locating another care provider.