Summit Onsite School-Based Counseling

Supporting Students Where They Learn, Grow, and Thrive

The Summit Counseling Center’s School-Based Counseling Program brings professional mental health services directly into schools, making support accessible, timely, and integrated into students’ daily lives.

By partnering with schools, we help reduce barriers to care and support the emotional, social, and academic success of children and adolescents.

School Counselor/Social Worker Referral

What Is School-Based Counseling?

School-based counseling provides students with access to licensed mental health professionals during the school day, in a familiar and supportive environment.

Services are confidential, developmentally appropriate, and designed to complement, not replace, school counseling services.

Who we serve

Our program supports:

Elementary, middle, and high school students
Students experiencing emotional, behavioral, social, or academic challenges
Families seeking accessible mental health care for their children

Common areas of support include:

Anxiety and stress
Depression and mood concerns
Behavioral challenges
Peer relationships and social skills
Family changes or transitions
Trauma, grief, and loss

Who is Eligible

Must attend school within our School Based Mental Health programs

Must regularly have therapy services  with the assigned On-Site therapist

Must attend sessions on-site or via Telehealth  with assigned On-site therapist

Our approach

Summit’s school-based clinicians are licensed professionals who use evidence-based practices tailored to each student’s needs.

Our approach is:

Student-centered – Focused on the individual strengths and needs of each child
Collaborative – Working in partnership with families and school staff
Accessible – Providing care where students already are
Trauma-informed – Prioritizing safety, trust, and emotional regulation

How the program works

Counseling sessions take place at school during designated times
Services are provided with parent/guardian consent
Clinicians collaborate with families, and when appropriate, school personnel
Care is confidential and follows all ethical and legal guidelines

Benefits of school-based counseling

Reduces barriers such as transportation and scheduling
Supports emotional well-being and resilience
Helps students develop coping and problem solving skills
Promotes positive behavior and school engagement
Strengthens the connection between home, school, and community

Partnering with schools

The Summit Counseling Center partners with schools to create supportive environments where students can thrive. Our program is flexible and designed to meet the unique needs of each school community.

The Summit is proud to partner with the following schools:

Dekalb County School District
Fulton County Schools
Greater Atlanta Christian School
Burford City Schools