School Based Therapy
Methacton Area School District
In Partnership with Central Behavioral Health, Methacton Area School District is proud to offer comprehensive school-based counseling and therapy services for students who may be struggling with social, emotional, or behavioral challenges that impact their well-being and ability to learn.
These services are provided directly within the school setting, ensuring students have consistent, convient access to the support they need, without leaving campus.
Who We Support
Our school-based therapy programs are designed to serve:
- Students with IEPs who require emotional and behavioral support as part of their individualized education.
- Students experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulites that interfere with their learning, whether or not they have a formal diagnosis
- Students with or without a formal diagnosis
What We Offer
Collaborative Support
- Coordination with IEP teams
- Regular communication with parents and guardians
- Consultations with teachers and school staff
- Professional developpment for educators
- Emotional support advocacy
Individualized Services
- One-on-one counseling
- Group Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Push-in classroom check-ins
- Observations and behavioral assessments
Crisis and Ongoing Care
- Crisis intervention and support
- continuinity of care calls and meetings
- Access to commnity resources and referrals
- After-hours phone support avaiable for urgent concerns outside of the school day, including weekends
Targeted Areas of Treatment
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- Anxiety & School related-stress
- ADHD
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
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- Emotional Regulation Difficulties
- Peer and Social Issues
- Low self-esteem and body image issues
- Eating Disorders
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- Family Stressors
- Difficulty identifying emotions or social cues
- Self-harm or Suicidal thoughts
- School Avoidance
Raising Expectations and Children's Hopes (R.E.A.C.H) Program
Students enrolled in the REACH program will receive regular individual, group, and family therapy to address the underlying challenges interfering with their education, as well as additional support as needed on days when they may be struggling a little bit more.
Your student’s assigned clinician will be in contact for your permission, input on, and satisfaction with your student’s services, including formulating goals your student will be working to maximize their ability to access their educational experience.
REACH clinicians will work with Methacton staff (including teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators) in a team approach with the goal of making sure your student has the emotional health that they need to learn effectively.
The REACH program also provides after hours support to students and families, in the form of a phone consultation service that is available for any concerns related to what your student is working on with REACH that may arise outside of the school day. A designated on-call clinician can be reached at all times outside of the school day, including on weekends if needed.
Working together for Student Success
At the heart of our school-based therapy serices is a commitment to partnership with families and the school community. We work with you to set goals, track progress, and ensure your child has the emotional tools they need to thrive, both in and out of the classroom.
Have Questions or Want to Learn More?
If you think your student may benefit from school-based therapy, or if you’d like more information, please reach out to Methacton’s guidance office or contact Central Behavioral Health directly.
Let us support your student’s mental health, so they can focus on learning, growing, and becoming their best self.