Counseling
At PHILLIPS, we support the students and their families.
The Counseling Department of PHILLIPS Schools offers a full range of therapeutic services to meet the needs of PHILLIPS students, including:
Individual and group therapy
Self-esteem and self-advocacy training
Autism services and social skills training
Trauma-informed treatment
Expressive therapies of art, play, sand, and movement
Crisis intervention
Mindfulness
Family Services
Counseling services are available to families of students to ensure a collaborative approach and services are tailored to their specific needs. Family Services include, but are not limited to:
Planning with families of students to enhance school success
Parent education and training
Home visits, behavioral programming, and support
Referrals and coordination with outside psychological services
Enhance the role of parents and families as child’s most important teacher
About Our Staff
The staff of the PHILLIPS School’s Counseling Departments is comprised of licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and a developmental psychologist with certifications in the following:
Play Therapy
Trauma Treatment
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Sand Play Therapy (Annandale Campus Only)
Co-Occurring Disorders
Canine Assisted Therapy (Annandale Campus Only)
Common Student Counseling Needs
Services and interventions can address the following:
Problem-Solving
Coping Skills
Peer Relationships
Anger Management
Trauma Issues
Autism Spectrum Concerns
Social skills
Self-esteem Issues
ADHD
Depression
Anxiety
Looking to make a difference in the lives of children?
Our special education teaching and paraprofessional positions offer a supportive, collaborative environment, with excellent benefits, and the reward of knowing that you’re helping children and youth achieve their full potential to lead their most productive lives. If that sounds like it interests you then check out our open positions.