Consultation Services

Education Consultation 

Guidance and advocacy for parents in need of support navigating the educational system as it pertains to obtaining approproate services for their child's mental health. Consultation is helpful for parents to learn more about their parental rights, Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and 504 plans. It may also be beneficial to seek consultation for advocacy  pertaining issues of Harassment Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) and how to esnure proper safety and support from your child's school. With parent permission, consultation services could include direct contact with schools to help foster productive, goal-oriented communication ensuring optimal student success academically, socially, and emotionally. 

Parenting Through Crisis: Strategy Session 

Parents need more support with regard to mental health education and understanding the available resources for their children.  Our mental health care system is complex which can make knowing what to do in times of crisis overwhelming. During heightened times of stress, direct and clinically sound guidance is important. Parents often don't get this from busy schools, psychiatrists, emergency rooms, or primary care doctors. This srategy coaching session will give parents extended time to ask questions and get initial, and crucial, guidnace on how to effectively navigate a child's/teen's mental health crisis. 

A 75 Minute Strategy Session Includes:

• Discussion of your child's current mental health needs and presenting crisis incident

• Education on suicide and self harm warning signs 

• Education on prevention and  safety planning

• Education on the various levels of mental health care in NJ 

• Feedback regarding accessing school support for your child's mental health needs

• Follow up documentation for next steps, resources, and ongoing support 

• Self care tips for the caregiver 

Clinical Supervision - LSW's 

I offer individual & group clinical supervision. If you are an LSW working towards your clinical hours and in need of a supervisor I'd love to hear from you!