Supporting students with anxiety, school refusal, and OCD
Aspire Psychological Group partners with school teams across Bergen and Rockland counties to help students get support outside the classroom while staying connected to it. Everything you need to refer a student, share resources with families, or bring our team to your school is on this page.
Referring a student takes a few minutes
You do not need clinical details or a diagnosis. Share only what is appropriate for your role, and our team takes it from there.
Talk with the family
Let the parents know about Aspire. Our Student Referral Form and flyer below make it easy to hand off.
Connect them with us
Give the family our number, 201.639.4669, or with their permission, share their contact information with our team.
We reach out
Our team contacts the family within 24 hours to answer questions, talk through cost, and schedule.
We stay in the loop
With a signed release, we coordinate with you so support at school and in therapy stays aligned.
Download the Student Referral Form Questions? Book a quick call
Resources for your team and the families you serve
Print them, email them, or keep them in your referral binder. Everything here is free to share.
Looking for more? Browse our full parent guide library.
Training and talks for your school
Dr. Aryeh Berlin, founder of Aspire Psychological Group, presents to school staff on recognizing and responding to anxiety in students. Sessions can be tailored to your team and scheduled for an in-service day, department meeting, or standalone training, and can count toward PDH requirements where applicable.
Sessions can also be discussion-based, using short film clips as talking points instead of a straight lecture, which keeps staff engaged for the full session.
Bring our team to your school
Popular formats:
- Staff in-service and PD sessions
- Counseling department meetings
- Parent nights and PTA events
- Conference presentations
Concerns we see most often from schools
What school teams ask us
Do we need parent permission to refer a student?
Yes. Please talk with the family first, then either give them our number or, with their permission, share their contact information with us. Our team reaches out to the family directly.
How much information do you need from the school?
Very little. We do not need clinical details to schedule a first conversation. Share only what is appropriate for your role, and the family can fill in the rest.
Is there a waitlist?
No. Families hear back from our team within 24 hours, and we work to schedule a first appointment quickly.
Do you take insurance?
We are an out-of-network practice. Many families with PPO plans have out-of-network benefits, and we use Thrizer to handle the reimbursement paperwork so families are not left doing it on their own.
Can you coordinate with our school team?
Yes. With a signed release from the family, our team can talk with counselors, teachers, and school psychologists so support at school and in therapy stays aligned.
Where do families come for sessions?
Sessions are in person at our office at 345 NJ-17, Suite 33, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458.
Book a 15-minute call
Have a student in mind, want to talk through how referrals work, or interested in a training for your staff? Pick a time that works for you and I'll walk you through it.
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Tracy Palmer
Marketing Director, Aspire Psychological Group