Our Staff:
NSAE’s talented clinical staff have a long history of helping students and families address student’s complex learning and emotional needs.  Our therapists have extensive experience working with children in therapeutic settings and bring a range of skills to every child and family.  They work equally well with students who present with anxiety or mood disorders, problems with attention or oppositional behaviors, or students on the autism spectrum.  The goal of our therapeutic services is to partner effectively with students and families to identify and develop the skills necessary to be successful at school, at home and in the community.

Our Services:
Our clinicians have small caseloads (9-12 students) and provide individual and group therapy to all students and family therapy for those families who are interested in more intensive supports.  Most importantly, they are available to support students when they need support the most – when they are overwhelmed and struggling to problem solve a situation effectively.  By supporting students in their most vulnerable moments, we are able to better recognize how and why a student struggles and identify coping strategies that are necessary to address these problems more effectively in the future.  Group therapy, twice a week, allows students to help each other navigate the challenges of school and give feedback to support more effective responses to school, family, and social stresses.

Case Management:
The therapists are often the point person for communication with parents and they act as case manager for student IEP’s.  Most importantly, the therapists are committed to facilitating a successful partnership between home and school. Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s therapist with any ideas or concerns.