To be eligible for services, your child must show impaired functioning in at least two of the following four areas: home, school, social, and community.
Services can last anywhere from 3 months to multiple years, depending on your child's presenting problem, motivation, parent involvement, and progress.
Parent involvement in required. Your child and I meet weekly for the most part. Family therapy can vary depending on the issue.
Medicaid is billed for services. I reserve a small amount of spaces for students with no insurance or private insurance. Feel free to contact me.
Services can begin at any point during the year when I have an opening. Complete a referral form or contact me directly.
Diagnostic Assessment: This initial session is with parent/guardian and can last approx 1.5-2 hours in person. Expectations, confidentiality, safety, and overview of services are discussed. Family history and review of presenting probelm are discussed. After that I will meet with your child to complete the assessment.
Individual Therapy: Students are pulled from class time to complete their sessions. There is open communication with teachers to ensure children are not missing critical learning time that will affect their academic performance and you are encouraged to share any concerns with me. We will be flexible to support your child.
Family Therapy: I require parent/guardian involvement in services to support your child's goals. We will work together to come up with a schedule that is doable for you. Virtual is available for this as needed.
Group Therapy: I offer group therapy based on needs. For example, I have provided: ADHD coping skills, anxiety and relationships, grief and loss groups at Heritage.
Please contact me with any questions. Email is the best way to get in touch with me. My contact info is below.
Email: Lhesketh@greenville.k12.sc.us Phone: 864-355-6029
I am available during school hours only. The best way to reach me is email, since I have clients in my office most of the school day. I will return phone calls and emails within 24-48 hours when I am in the office.
I maintain a small caseload of clients and generally stay full. If you have a concern about your child, let's discuss the best option to support your child's needs, which may include referrals to providers outside of school.