Specialty area

Therapy for school concerns in Stoughton and Mansfield, MA

School stress can involve anxiety, avoidance, attention, peer conflict, behavior concerns, learning differences, family stress, or difficulty recovering after setbacks. Therapy can help families understand the concern and build supports around the student.

Common reasons people reach out

  • School avoidance, anxiety, or morning conflict
  • Peer stress, self-esteem, or social concerns
  • Attention, organization, homework, or follow-through
  • Behavior concerns, emotional regulation, or family-school stress

How therapy may help

  • Understand the school concern in context
  • Build coping, communication, and practical routines
  • Support caregivers in tracking patterns and next steps
  • Coordinate with school-related information when clinically appropriate

Local care

Support through Stoughton and Mansfield offices

Families near Stoughton, Mansfield, Canton, Sharon, Easton, Foxborough, Norton, and nearby towns can request support for school-related counseling concerns.

Provider fit depends on age, goals, location, clinical needs, schedule, insurance, and availability. The appointment request helps the office understand what you are looking for before follow-up.

Office options

Stoughton, MA
247 Washington Street, Second Floor
Stoughton, MA 02072

Mansfield, MA
81 Copeland Drive
Mansfield, MA 02048

Provider fit

Providers with related focus areas

This list is based on provider profile specialties in this site and is not a guarantee of availability, insurance participation, or clinical fit.

Kim Hogan, LMHC

Works with: Ages 5 through adult

Stoughton

  • Mood disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Adjustment
  • Parenting

Cynthia Kissell, LMHC

Works with: Pre-teen through adult

Mansfield

  • Behavioral issues
  • Stress management
  • Anxiety
  • Parenting

Related specialty areas

  • School-based concerns
  • ADHD/ADD
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral issues

Crisis support

This website and appointment request are not monitored for emergencies. If you may harm yourself or someone else, call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Can therapy help with school refusal or avoidance?

Therapy may help identify what is driving avoidance and build a plan around coping, routines, communication, and supports.

Should I bring school paperwork?

If you have relevant school information, mention it when scheduling. The provider or office can tell you what is useful to bring or share.

Looking for school concerns?

Share the concern, preferred location, insurance, age range, and provider preferences in the appointment request so the office can follow up about fit and availability.