Individual Counseling

As it is difficult to learn when worries and concerns are on students' minds, short-term individual counseling is available to ALL students in need at the request of the student, parent, or staff member.

If a student would like to meet with us that can ask their teacher to see us while at school. Teachers can email us or stop by our office with a referral at anytime. Parents may refer a student by phone, or e-mail. While students may see us at any time for brief discussions, parental permission is required prior to a series of planned sessions. All counseling interactions are confidential, with the exception of disclosure in order to prevent potential harm to your child or someone else. We strive to earn students' trust by letting them know "What's said in here stays in here;" however, in the case of a reoccurring issue or more serious concern we will communicate the pertinent information to the parent/guardian. Through individual counseling, students are able to express concerns in a safe environment where problem solving can then take place.

Individual Counseling Parameters: While individual counseling is an integral part of every school counseling program, parents should understand and be informed that it is not the role of a school counselor to act as intensive, long-term therapist. If a parent requests sessions of a weekly, structured, scheduled, manner; these sessions will be limited to no more than 6-8 sessions, after which the parents can work with the school counselor to make a decision regarding next steps (i.e. outside counseling, group counseling, or monthly check ins).