Services
Helping Families Find the Right Educational, Therapeutic, and Supportive Solutions
At Educational Planning and Counseling Services, we provide personalized educational consulting, placement services, and family support to help parents navigate complex academic, behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges.
Every child and family has unique needs. Our goal is to help parents understand their options, identify appropriate programs and resources, and develop a plan that supports their child's education, well-being, and long-term success.
Not sure where to begin? Start with a complimentary 30-minute consultation. We can discuss your family's needs, answer your questions, and help determine what type of educational or therapeutic support may be appropriate.
Educational & Program Placement Services
Finding the right school or program can be overwhelming. We help families explore and identify placement options based on each student's individual educational, behavioral, emotional, and therapeutic needs.
School & Therapeutic Placements
We assist families in exploring a variety of educational and therapeutic environments, including:
Traditional boarding schools
Therapeutic boarding schools
Residential treatment centers
Wilderness and outdoor therapeutic programs
Specialized educational programs
Other structured educational and therapeutic placements
Our goal is to help families identify programs that provide the appropriate level of structure, education, supervision, and support.
Need help finding the right placement?
Specialized Program Placements
For students and families who require specialized support, we can assist with identifying and evaluating options such as:
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
Alcohol and substance recovery programs
Sober living programs
Behavioral and therapeutic programs
Specialized support services
We help parents better understand their options so they can make informed decisions about the next step for their child.
If you're unsure which type of program may be appropriate, we can help you understand the available options.
Educational Transitions
Educational transitions can be challenging for both students and parents. We provide guidance for important transitions, including:
College planning and educational direction
Gap year programs
Summer boarding school programs
Transition planning between educational programs
Planning for the next stage of a student's academic journey
Whether your student is preparing for college, considering a gap year, or looking for a structured summer program, we can help you explore the possibilities.
Counseling & Clinical Support
Educational challenges often extend beyond the classroom. We provide families with guidance and support as they navigate academic, behavioral, emotional, and family-related concerns.
Family Support
We work with parents and families to help them better understand and respond to challenging situations through:
Family counseling
Parent coaching and counseling
Family intervention support
Guidance during difficult educational or therapeutic transitions
Ongoing family support and consultation
Our approach is focused on helping parents feel informed, supported, and prepared to make decisions for their children.
Looking for guidance and support for your family?
Special Needs Advocacy
Understanding a child's learning and educational needs can be complicated. We help families navigate services and resources related to learning differences and special educational needs.
Services may include:
Assessment of learning differences
Special needs guidanceÂ
Educational advocacy
Assistance navigating IEP plansÂ
Assistance navigating 504 plans
Guidance in communicating with schools and educational professionals
We help parents better understand their child's educational needs and navigate the resources available to them.
Evaluations & Educational Support
Understanding a student's individual needs is an important part of determining the right educational or therapeutic placement.
We can assist families with accessing and coordinating:
Educational testing
Psychological evaluations
Assessment and evaluation services
Educational consultations
Program recommendations
Transportation arrangements to specific programs
Evaluations can help families and professionals better understand a student's needs and identify appropriate next steps.
Have questions about evaluations or educational support?
Aftercare & Transition Support
Our support doesn't have to end once a placement is made.
We provide ongoing follow-up and transition support to help families navigate the period after a student completes or leaves a program.
Services may include:
Follow-up consultations
Discharge planning
Transition planning
Educational recommendations
Continued family guidance
Support identifying appropriate next steps
Our goal is to help families create continuity and stability throughout the student's educational and therapeutic journey.
A Personalized Approach for Every Family
Choosing the right school, therapeutic program, or support service is an important decision. Families may be faced with many options and often aren't sure where to begin.
At Educational Planning and Counseling Services, we help simplify the process by listening to your concerns, understanding your child's needs, reviewing available options, and helping you determine the most appropriate path forward.
Whether you are looking for school placement, therapeutic support, college direction, special needs advocacy, family counseling, or transition planning, we are here to help.
Take the First Step Today
You don't have to navigate the process alone.
Schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss your family's situation and learn more about how Educational Planning and Counseling Services can help.
We look forward to speaking with you and helping your family determine the next step.
