Elementary School Therapeutic Services

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, emotional or oppositional behaviors, or students on the autism spectrum. The goal of our therapeutic services is to collaboratively partner with students and families to implement common language and strategies 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 weekly. Family therapy is also offered for those families who are interested in providing similar language and strategies at home as the student has at school. Most importantly, the therapists are available to assist 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 happens twice a week and 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. The therapists are committed to collaborating and facilitating a successful partnership between home and school. Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s therapist with any ideas or concerns in order to best support your child’s needs. We are here to help.