Counseling

Overview

Educational counseling services provide short-term, school-focused support to help children develop the emotional regulation, behavioral strategies, and social skills necessary for effective learning and participation in educational settings.

     Services are educational and skills-based, designed to address challenges that interfere with school functioning. They do not constitute psychotherapy or long-term mental health treatment.

Individual Educational Counseling

Individual sessions are tailored to a child’s educational, behavioral, and developmental needs and focus on building skills that support learning, classroom engagement, and school adjustment.

Areas of Focus may include:

• Emotional regulation strategies related to learning and classroom demands
• Behavioral self-management and problem-solving skills
• Academic engagement and task persistence
• Social understanding and peer interaction within school environments
• Development of academic self-efficacy and confidence in learning situations

Service Characteristics:

• Short-term and goal-oriented
• Skills-focused rather than therapeutic
• Anchored in educational functioning and school performance

Group Educational Counseling

Group sessions provide a structured, supportive environment for children to practice social skills, communication, and self-regulation with peers in educationally relevant contexts.

Areas of Focus may include:

• Cooperative learning and teamwork
• Communication and perspective-taking
• Managing stress related to academic expectations
• Building confidence in group and classroom participation

Groups are designed to support school readiness, classroom behavior, and social functioning as they relate to learning.

Professional Scope

All counseling services are provided within the scope of practice of a Massachusetts Licensed Educational Psychologist and are grounded in educational psychology and developmental science.

Services are:

• Educational and consultative in nature
• Skills-based and developmentally informed
• Focused on school participation and learning outcomes

Services do not include:

• Psychotherapy or mental health treatment
• Diagnosis or treatment of psychiatric conditions
• Custody recommendations or legal opinions
• Forensic services unless separately retained under appropriate agreements

Who This Service Is For

• Children experiencing school-related behavioral or emotional challenges
• Students who benefit from structured support to improve learning engagement
• Families seeking educationally focused guidance rather than therapy
• Schools looking for short-term, skill-based student support

Closing Statement

Educational counseling is most effective when it is focused, practical, and clearly connected to learning.

This work exists to support children in building the skills they need to participate, engage, and succeed in school.