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Collaboration for Better Outcomes
Complex educational, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs are best addressed through a coordinated team approach. I partner with therapists, psychiatrists, physicians, school professionals, attorneys, and other providers to help families identify appropriate educational and therapeutic resources.
My role is to complement the work already being done—bringing specialized knowledge of schools, treatment programs, levels of care, and community-based services while maintaining communication with the professionals who know the individual and family best.
Building strong relationships with clinical professionals is an important part of my work. I take the time to learn about each provider’s areas of expertise, treatment approach, and the types of clients they serve best. This allows me to thoughtfully connect families with trusted professionals who align with their specific needs, personalities, and goals—creating a more cohesive team and a stronger foundation for progress.
I value the expertise and established relationships of referring professionals and work to preserve continuity throughout placement, treatment, transition, and continuing care.
Why Professionals Contact Me
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A client needs a higher or different level of care
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The family is overwhelmed by treatment or school options
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Outpatient services are no longer sufficient
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A student needs a specialized educational environment
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A hospital discharge or urgent placement is approaching
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A young adult needs transitional, vocational, or life-skills support
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The current program is no longer meeting the client’s needs
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The family needs help identifying an appropriate treatment plan
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The family needs help coordinating multiple providers and recommendations
How to Make a Referral
Referring a family is simple. You may contact me directly or encourage the family to schedule an introductory call.
Connect with Me
Call, email, or schedule a brief professional consultation to share your concerns and discuss how I may be able to help.
Introduce the family
With the family’s permission, you may make an email introduction or provide them with my contact information. I will schedule an initial conversation to learn more about their needs and explain my services.
Collaborate on Next Steps
Once the family chooses to move forward and the appropriate releases are in place, I will review relevant records and connect with the professionals involved. Your clinical or educational perspective will help inform the assessment and recommendations.
Stay Connected
I maintain communication with referring professionals, treatment providers, schools, and other team members throughout the process. My goal is to support continuity of care while keeping the team informed as recommendations and plans evolve.
