The clinical staff includes full-time social workers, a psychologist, and an art therapist. A psychiatrist consults weekly to assess students and meet with staff.

Counseling goals target problems that are unique to each child as well as those that many students share. A sample of problems addressed could include self-esteem related to past school failure, difficulty with social skills, impulsivity, poor judgment, maturity level issues, frustration tolerance, anger management, conflict resolution, and anxiety.

All students participate in a weekly classroom peer group meeting led by a counselor. Individual counseling is provided on an as-needed basis, and groups are designed to include students with similar issues and interests. Crisis intervention is an important aspect of the program.

Counselors also provide follow-up sessions for new parents, parent consultation as-needed for all students, and ongoing support groups.