A school counselor addresses issues that may create a barrier to students' social, emotional, and academic success.
When there is an issue that keeps you or your child/student from succeeding in the classroom.
In short, no. School counselors cannot provide long-term therapy, diagnose, or treat mental illness. They can provide a short series of sessions (6 or less) to work toward building skills or reaching goals. Resources can be found on this website, and the school counselor can refer out to an appropriate service.