District 21 Health Center

The D21 Health Center offers therapy services similar to local community mental health agencies.

Our Clinical Therapist aim to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space for students of all ages and staff to process their emotions, overcome challenges, and improve their overall mental health. No referral is required.

Students and staff may receive treatment for conditions such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, relationships, emotional regulation, trauma, social skills, self-care, problem-solving. At the D21 Health Center, the Clinical Therapist also collaborates with a Nurse Practitioner and Physician to provide an integrated approach to a patient’s health treatment. Additional referrals and resources may be provided based on a patient’s needs.

Types of Therapy Offered:

Our Clinical Therapist can use various therapeutic approaches to help patient’s address their mental health concerns and achieve personal growth. Some common types of therapeutic approaches include, but not limited to:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. The purpose of CBT is to help individuals identify and challenge negative beliefs, develop healthier coping strategies, and achieve lasting changes in their thoughts and behaviors.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

DBT is a type of therapy that emphasizes mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. The purpose of DBT is to help individuals develop coping skills to manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and enhance overall emotional well-being.

Play Therapy

Play therapy is a form of a therapeutic intervention that uses play as a medium for children to express their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. The purpose of play therapy is to help children explore and understand their feelings, develop coping skills, improve communication and address emotional and behavioral challenges in a safe and supportive environment.

Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)

Psychotherapy, also known as Talk Therapy, is to help individuals explore their thoughts and feelings, gain insight into their behaviors and patterns, develop coping strategies, and work towards personal growth and mental well-being.

Family Therapy

Involves working with families to improve communication, resolve conflicts and strengthen relationships. The purpose of family therapy is to help family members understand each other better, address underlying issues, and work together to create a more supportive and functional family dynamic.

Types of Appointments:

Individual Therapy (45-minute session)

Therapy sessions are offered as an opportunity for students and staff to explore areas of well-being on a regular consistent basis in a confidential setting. Sessions involve talking with a Clinical Therapist to discuss your current mental health concerns, sharing your thoughts and feelings, explore coping strategies and setting goals for therapy.

Self–Care Check-In: Ages 12 and Older (30-minute session)

Give yourself 30 minutes to rest and reset with a self-care check-in visit. Students (12 years old and older) and staff get the opportunity to first speak with the Clinical Therapist about any current stressors and/or concerns. The visit is then followed by independently exploring aromatherapy, meditation, breathing and grounding exercises, journaling, and much more.