Educationally Related Intensive Counseling in Southern California
Reasons for requesting an Educationally Related Intensive Counseling:
- Is your child struggling emotionally or socially in ways that affect their learning?
- Could they benefit from targeted, school-based mental health support?
- Do you feel current counseling services in your child’s IEP are not meeting their needs?
- Did you know you can request an independent evaluation to determine if Educationally Related Intensive Counseling services are appropriate for your child?
Who Can Benefit from ERIC?
Educationally Related Intensive Counseling can be valuable for a wide range of students, especially when emotional or behavioral needs are impacting their ability to succeed in school. Children who may benefit from ERIC services include:
- Students whose mental health or emotional challenges (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral disorders) are affecting their learning or social relationships
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Students experiencing significant stress or difficulty adjusting to changes at home or school
- Children who need more frequent, individualized, and targeted counseling to address complex emotional or behavioral needs
Why Families Request ERIC
Families often seek Educationally Related Intensive Counseling for several key reasons, including:
- To provide their child with consistent, school-based mental health support that addresses emotional or behavioral challenges impacting learning
- To supplement or enhance existing counseling services when current supports are not meeting the student’s needs
- To help the student develop coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, and resilience within the school environment
We Are Here to Help You Navigate the Educationally Related Intensive Counseling Process
If you’re considering Educationally Related Intensive Counseling (ERIC) services for your child, it’s natural to have questions. We’ve compiled answers to some of the most common inquiries we hear from families in Southern California. Whether you’re wondering about the process, eligibility, or how ERIC can support your child’s emotional and educational needs, our FAQ section is here to provide clarity and guidance.
ERIC is a specialized counseling service provided through a student’s IEP to address significant social, emotional, or behavioral needs that impact their ability to learn and participate in school.
ERIC may be appropriate if your child is experiencing ongoing emotional distress, difficulty regulating behavior, or social challenges that have not improved with standard school counseling or interventions.
ERIC services are more intensive, often involving individualized therapy, specialized mental health support, and collaboration with the IEP team to integrate emotional and behavioral goals into the student’s education plan.
Our ERIC services are delivered by qualified mental health professionals with expertise in both counseling and educational settings, ensuring that therapy is aligned with the student’s learning needs and goals.
Information & Resources
Dr. Heather Alvarado, Ph.D.
Dr. Alvarado brings extensive experience in clinical neuropsychology, leading our team with a passion for culturally responsive care and comprehensive psychological assessment.
Dr. Ginalynn Garces, Ph.D.
Dr. Garces is completing her postdoctoral training while providing quality psychological services under expert supervision, bringing fresh perspectives to our practice.
