Supporting Students Where They Learn and Grow

Every student deserves the opportunity to thrive, academically, socially, and emotionally. Our School-Based Counseling Program brings high-quality mental health services directly into the school setting, making it easier for students and families to access the support they need.

By providing therapy during the school day, we help reduce barriers such as transportation challenges, missed work for parents, and long waitlists for community services. Students receive consistent, individualized care in a familiar environment, allowing them to remain engaged in both their education and their emotional well-being.




Services We Provide

Our licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals provide evidence-based counseling services tailored to each student’s unique needs. Services may include:

  • Individual counseling
  • Family collaboration and parent consultation
  • Behavioral and emotional regulation strategies
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Anxiety and depression treatment
  • Social skills development
  • Grief and loss counseling
  • Coping skills and resilience building
  • Coordination of care with school staff and outside providers, when appropriate

Treatment plans are individualized and developed in partnership with families to support meaningful, measurable progress.




Who We Help

We serve students experiencing concerns such as:

  • Anxiety and excessive worry
  • Depression and mood concerns
  • Trauma and stressful life experiences
  • ADHD and executive functioning challenges
  • Emotional regulation difficulties
  • School-related stress
  • Peer conflict and bullying
  • Family changes, separation, or divorce
  • Grief and loss
  • Low self-esteem
  • Behavioral challenges
  • Adjustment to significant life transitions

Request an Appointment

To Request an Appointment: Please use the button above or contact your school or guidance counselor to express interest in our School Based Counseling services at your child’s school!

Lynchburg City:
We currently provide services at Linkhorne Elementary, Paul Munro Elementary, Bass Elementary, Heritage Elementary, Sheffield Elementary, RODEO program, and Fort Hill Community School.

Amherst County:
We currently provide services at Monelison Middle, Amherst Middle, and Amherst High School.

 

Partnering With Schools

We believe that strong partnerships create stronger outcomes. Our team collaborates closely with school personnel while maintaining student confidentiality and adhering to all applicable privacy laws.

We work alongside administrators, school counselors, teachers, psychologists, social workers, and other support staff to ensure students receive coordinated, comprehensive care.

Children spend a significant portion of their day at school. By bringing counseling services into the school environment, we make it easier for students to receive the mental health support they need without disrupting their education or placing additional burdens on families.




Benefits of School-Based Counseling

Successful outcomes happen when families, schools, and clinicians work together.

For Students

  • Increased access to mental health care
  • Improved emotional regulation and coping skills
  • Greater classroom engagement
  • Reduced barriers to receiving treatment
  • Consistent therapeutic support throughout the school year

For Families

  • Reduced transportation and scheduling challenges
  • Greater involvement in treatment planning
  • Improved communication with the treatment team
  • Increased access to behavioral health resources

For Schools

  • Enhanced student support services
  • Improved attendance and classroom functioning
  • Collaborative consultation with licensed mental health professionals
  • Reduced disruptions related to untreated behavioral and emotional concerns
  • Stronger connections between schools, families, and community resources

Referrals and Eligibility

Students may be referred by parents or guardians, school personnel, physicians, or other community providers. Participation is voluntary and requires consent from school administration, as well as parent or guardian consent.

Services are typically billed through the student’s health insurance when applicable. We also work with schools and community funding sources when available to ensure students have access to care.




Let’s Work Together

When students receive timely mental health support, they are better equipped to succeed in school, build healthy relationships, and reach their full potential.

Whether you are a parent seeking services for your child or a school interested in partnering with our team, we would be honored to help support the well-being of your students.




FAQ

Who can receive counseling through Impact Living Services?

Impact Living Services Counseling supports children, teens, adults, and families. We work with clients facing a variety of emotional, behavioral, relational, and mental health needs.

Does Impact provide counseling for students at school?

Yes. In some school partnerships, Impact provides school-based counseling services so students can receive support in a familiar and accessible setting. Availability may vary by school and location.

What concerns can counseling help with?

Counseling can help with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, emotional regulation, family conflict, behavioral concerns, school challenges, self-esteem, major life changes, and other mental health needs.

What happens after I submit the referral form?

After you submit the form, our team will contact you to gather any additional information, answer questions, and help determine the best counseling option for you or your family.

Do you accept insurance?

Impact Living Services accepts many major insurance plans, and payment options may vary by location and service type. Our team can help you understand available options during the intake process.