Student Counseling
Licensed school-based counselors provide individual and group support for students’ emotional and behavioral needs. We work with school teams and track progress. When counseling is on a student’s IEP/IESP and approved by the district, services are typically at no cost to families.
Specialized Counseling for Students with Emotional & Behavioral Needs
Counseling helps students reduce barriers to learning through targeted therapeutic support in the school setting. Licensed providers coordinate with families, teachers, and administrators so interventions align with the student's IESP/IEP and daily classroom needs.
With this service, we provide:
- Individual and group counseling delivered by licensed LCSWs and LMHCs
- Evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT-informed care, play therapy, family-involved approaches, trauma-informed practices)
- Clinical screenings and participation in school-based evaluations to inform treatment planning
- Support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum–related needs, and trauma
- Ongoing collaboration with parents, teachers, and school leaders
- Documentation and compliance aligned with DOE processes and HIPAA/FERPA and state requirements
This service is designed to:
- Strengthen emotional regulation and coping skills
- Address behaviors that disrupt learning
- Provide crisis response and ongoing therapeutic support
- Build resilience and readiness to learn
- Equip families and schools with strategies that reinforce progress
Why This Service Matters
Mental health affects attendance, focus, and academic performance. Embedding licensed counseling in schools ensures timely, specialized support and helps schools meet IESP/IEP mandates while fostering long-term student well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for counseling services?
Students are eligible when counseling is listed as a mandated service on their IESP or IEP. The DOE determines eligibility during the evaluation process and sets the session frequency and duration.
Is there a cost for families?
No. When counseling is mandated on a student's IESP/IEP and authorized by the DOE/school district, services are funded by the district. Families are not billed.
Where do services take place?
On-site at the student's school during the regular school day. Sessions may be individual or in small groups, as specified in the IESP/IEP.
Who provides the counseling?
Knowledge Road partners with Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) and Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs). Providers are credentialed and trained in child and adolescent therapy.
Service Overview
Students with counseling mandated on an IESP/IEP.
On-site at school; individual and group formats available.
Frequency and duration are determined by the DOE IEP/IESP team.
Provided at no cost to families when authorized by the DOE/school district as a mandated IEP/IESP service.
What Families Receive
- Licensed school-based counseling tailored to the student's IESP/IEP
- Regular communication and coordination with school staff
- Support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism-related needs, trauma, and more
- Progress updates and documentation to track outcomes
- Access to a provider network experienced with DOE requirements
Who This Is For
Students in NYC DOE schools who require counseling as mandated in their IESP/IEP. Licensed providers deliver therapeutic interventions that address emotional, behavioral, and psychological needs so students can engage and progress in class.
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