Therapeutic Placement Consultation
We will do the research and find the best options for your child.
Does your child need a higher level of therapeutic care than what the school district can provide?
We work with families across the United States to determine the level of need, assess what supports have already been tried and make recommendations about where those needs can be met.
Maureen is a member of professional group called TCA with very high standards for Therapeutic Consulting Association (TCA) is a professional association for Therapeutic Consultants and other Referring Professionals, dedicated to advancing the field of Therapeutic Consulting through collaboration, training and education, outcome-based research, support of ethical standards, and an ongoing review of best practices of behavioral health. https://www.therapeuticconsulting.org
Meet the Team
Founder, Advocate & Therapeutic Consultant
Maureen is a Special Needs Consultant with two decades of experience. She is dedicated to ensuring that children with special needs receive a Free and Appropriate Public Education. Book a 30-minute consultation here.
Our clients present with complex emotional, behavioral, and neurological issues, including but not limited, to:
Depression and Anxiety
School Avoidance and Refusal
Substance Abuse from Experimentation to Addiction
Autism Spectrum and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Anger Management
Verbal and Physical Aggression
Oppositional Defiance
Trauma and PTSD
Grief and Loss
Adoption and Attachment Issues
ADD and ADHD
LGBTQ+ Affirmative
Learning Difficulties
Executive Functioning Challenges
Problematic Technology Use
Struggle with Transitioning to Adulthood
Lack of Motivation and Underachievement
Bipolar Disorders
OCD
Eating Disorders
Self-Harming Behaviors
Borderline and Personality Disorders
Suicidal Ideation or Attempts
Problematic Sexual Behaviors
Medical Complexity
Maureen is part of several professional groups throughout the country including Independent Educational Consultant Association (IECA) Therapeutic Consulting Association (TCA), and National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) These three organizations are highly respected for their integrity and provision of quality standards for educational consultants and referring professionals to adhere to. As part of TCA Maureen must visit a minimum of 40 programs in person a year. Maureen travels around the country to see the programs in person, talk to staff and gets a sense of the program first hand and determine the fit for her clients.
What Is a Therapeutic Educational Consultant?
Therapeutic educational consultants are professionals who provide advocacy, guidance, and support for families who are researching behavioral or mental health treatment for their struggling pre-teen, troubled teen, or young adult. Educational consultants maintain a high degree of knowledge around treatment options, including outpatient treatment programs and residential treatment centers, as well as alternative settings like therapeutic boarding schools and wilderness therapy programs.
Therapeutic educational consultants can be thought of as the coach of your family’s mental health treatment team.
These individuals often have backgrounds in behavioral health, counseling, independent schools, or special education, and many have experience with addiction and substance abuse, and as interventionists.
What types of programs are available?
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These programs are designed to serve youth and young adults who can benefit from community-based treatment including, but not limited to: outpatient therapy, recreational therapy, community service, academics, mentoring, coaching and support with addictions. These programs are overseen by a licensed clinician, and when offering academic credits, must have appropriate accreditation. Day treatment models such as intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization, as well as community-based mentoring and counseling models which include in-home and community interventions, may be typical of this category.
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These programs are designed to serve youth and young adults who can benefit from community-based treatment including, but not limited to: outpatient therapy, recreational therapy, community service, academics, mentoring, coaching and support with addictions. These programs are overseen by a licensed clinician, and when offering academic credits, must have appropriate accreditation. Day treatment models such as intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization, as well as community-based mentoring and counseling models which include in-home and community interventions, may be typical of this category.
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These programs are designed to serve youth and young adults who can benefit from community-based treatment including, but not limited to: outpatient therapy, recreational therapy, community service, academics, mentoring, coaching and support with addictions. These programs are overseen by a licensed clinician, and when offering academic credits, must have appropriate accreditation. Day treatment models such as intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization, as well as community-based mentoring and counseling models which include in-home and community interventions, may be typical of this category.
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These programs are designed to serve youth and young adults who can benefit from community-based treatment including, but not limited to: outpatient therapy, recreational therapy, community service, academics, mentoring, coaching and support with addictions. These programs are overseen by a licensed clinician, and when offering academic credits, must have appropriate accreditation. Day treatment models such as intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization, as well as community-based mentoring and counseling models which include in-home and community interventions, may be typical of this category.
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Maureen will help your family in your time of crisis