Who are we?

All children face problems from time to time, which can include feeling afraid to go to school, peer conflicts, ineffective study skills, worry about family matters, feeling depressed or anxious, or falling behind in school work, among others. Your Joel support team is here to help children, parents and teachers understand and address these concerns. We work with students to provide short-term, solution focused counseling in the school setting. We provide instruction to bolster social skills, increase self-regulation and anger management, and foster self-determination and optimism.

The CPS school counselors goal is to promote and enhance the learning experiences of every student in the areas of academics, personal/social development, and career development. Our focus is to help each and every student reach their full potential. We are advocates for students and want them to acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills to be successful in their school and personal lives. Your School Counselor can help in a variety of ways, such as: Academic counseling/ study skills; Resolving conflicts; Providing transition activities; Helping to cope with stress; Helping sort out your feelings; & Promoting respectful attitudes. Our focus is to help each and every student reach their full potential.

Learn more about who school counselors are by reading this flyer from our national organization.

School psychologists are trained in education and psychology and aim to help children succeed academically, socially, emotionally and behaviorally. They work with teachers, administrators, support staff, parents and other mental health professionals to create safe and supportive learning environments for all students. School psychologists are involved in evaluations for special education services as a part of a multidisciplinary team. They can support parents by coordinating community support services and providing resources for families. School psychologists are involved in school-wide committees and positive behavioral support programs.

Learn more about who school psychologists are by reading this flyer from our national organization.

Joel is lucky to have a CHC school-based clinician part-time as well. Below are the flyers for CHC including information on how to apply for counseling services through CHC (which occurs during the school day!)